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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I was sent additional mounting materials that don't correspond with my hitch or my bike rack. See the photo below. Are these materials for my Swagman STC2 Bike Rack Item #S64670?
Very stable and simple to use bike rack that works great with my road bike AND with my 29" Big Rippers. It makes loading and unloading the bikes a snap and they are safe and secure for traveling once loaded and secured. I have already logged over a thousand miles hauling bicycles with this rack and highly recommend it. I am a big fan of Yakima roof racks but, honestly, wish I would have went with this setup for my bikes from the beginning.
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Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
This is a well designed rack. Adding and removing bikes is quick & easy. Just set the bike on & slide the padded hook down onto the bike frame to secure it; no straps required. If only one bike is transported, it does not interfere with opening the trunk on our Tesla Model 3. With 2 bicycles the trunk cannot be opened. For 2 bikes the Swagman model that can tilt might be worth the extra 22 bucks. This rack uses a bolt in the receiver hitch instead of a pin. This locks it securely preventing it from moving in the hitch & rattling. It also requires a wrench to remove it, good for theft prevention but one more thing to keep track of. For storage on the vehicle the top bar folds down. For storage in the garage, the left & right bars fold up & you can hang it using one of the hooks.
So far so good. The rack wiggles a bit, but that is expected. I have it on my 2007 Corolla and I have hit 65+ on the highway with it and have not had a problem. I would recommend getting a locking pin. The one included is threaded, which aside from security, makes it harder to take the rack on and off. I would also look into a DIY way to secure the wheels better. I am using some bungee straps which do the job no problem. The two bikes I carry are at the racks capacity.
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Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Works for my fat tire bike. Once it's set up, it's easy to install and remove. I had to cut out some of the plastic cladding on the underside of my bumper on my 2014 Subaru Outback. Good value. I've had no issues.
GI love the Rack, it is easy for me to handle, (as a 89 yearold rider.), two bikes ride and fit very nicely. Like how it folds down,and how it folds to open the tailgate . Great quality for the money, I would highly recommend this rack
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
The quality of the bike rack was excellent, but I was unable to use it because I couldn't open and close my trunk (Honda Accord 2012) when the bike rack was closed. It may have worked if I had a different trailer hitch, but I didn't want to spend the extra money on a new trailer hitch. Unfortunately, I will need to return the bike rack.
I was looking for a light weight bike rack for my 2015 Honda Accord. Your videos stated that the Kuat Beta was light and easy to install. You were right. I opened the box, read the instructions, and had it installed in about 10 minutes. I don't use a rack lock. It is so easy to pop on and off the hitch that I keep the rack in my car trunk.
How to Install the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2019 Honda Civic
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at the Hollywood Racks Destination two-bike platform rack here on our 2019 Honda Civic. The Hollywood Racks Destination bike rack is a compact, portable rack. Very helpful if you have that inch and a quarter hitch on your Honda Civic because your options are limited because you don't have the greatest weight capacity. So, with this, this still checks off all those boxes of securing your bike.
Fit Check: Testing Swagman Chinook Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2019 Honda Civic
Hi, everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we'll be taking a look at the Swagman Chinook two-bike platform rack here on our 2019 Honda Civic. So, your Honda Civic has very limited options when it comes to the hitches that you can have installed on it. And because of that, you also have limited options for the types of bike racks you can carry with this vehicle. Now, even with those limited options, the Swagman Chinook is probably gonna be one of the best bike racks for those class I hitches.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2019 Honda Civic
Rob: Hey everybody, Rob here at etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 hanging style bike rack on our 2019 Honda Civic. Our Helium Pro is going to allow us to take up to two bikes with us to and from the trail. Now it is going to be a hanging style bike rack, so we're going to have three points of contact. We'll have two on the cross tube on the top, and then one on the vertical support. The one on the vertical support is going to prevent any kind of movement, or too much movement for our bikes, preventing that bike to bike contact and swinging back and forth too much.Now I know we've all been there.
Hollywood Racks Trail-Rider Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Civic
Today on our 2017 Honda Civic we're going to be taking a look at the Hollywood Rack Trail Rider 2 Bike Rack, part number HR200. Now we already have our bike mounted on here, let's take a closer look. You're going to have one frame hook right here, it's going to attach right at the frame. On each wheel we're going to have a strap, and it's just going to be hook and loop fastener. Now to take the bike off we're simply going to unhook the hook and loop straps on the front and rear wheel, and then we can come up to our wheel hook. We can push the button and lift the hook out of the way, and then we can remove our bike. Now with our bike out of the way I'd like to give you a few measurements.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Honda Civic
Today, on our 2017 Honda Civic, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Transfer 2 Bike Platform Rack, part number TS02G. Now, one of the really nice features of this bike rack is if we're out and about and we need to get into our cargo area, we don't need to remove our bike. Simply lift up on the lever, push down on the foot pedal, and the bike will tilt away, and then, from either side of our vehicle, we can get into our truck and get anything in or out that we may need. Now, to put the bike back up, simply tilt it up, and you'll hear it lock into place. Now, the way our bike is going to mount to our rack, there's not going to be any frame contacts. You're not going to have to worry about any scratches or abrasions on your paint. On the back here, we have a wheel strap that's going to go around our wheel, and on the front here, we a wheel hook that's going to go right in front of our brakes.
Swagman XTC2 TILT Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Review - 2015 Honda Civic - S64671
Hi, there. It's Evangeline right here at etrailer. Today we're talking about the Swagman XTC2 TILT and how it fits here on a 2015 Honda Civic. If you're looking for something that fits into that 1-1/4 hitch receiver on your Civic, and you also want something that tilts away, this is gonna be a really good entry-level option. The XTC series of bike racks are lightweight, compact, and easy to store. Now, you are missing out on certain features that you'll see on some more premium racks, but you're also getting this rack at a pretty affordable price compared to those more premium racks.
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Review - 2015 Honda Civic - S64650
Hi, everyone. I'm Evangeline right here at Etrailer. Today we're taking a look at how the Swagman XC2 fits on a 2015 Honda Civic. If you have a Honda Civic and you're looking for a quick and affordable way to carry around your bikes, chances are this is gonna be one of the first ones you look at. It's popular for a reason. It's still an upgrade from a hanging rack, 'cause you do have that platform where your bike is sitting on a platform.
Hollywood Racks Crosstrack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Review - 2015 Honda Civic - HLY67RR
Hey there, it's Evangeline right here at etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Hollywood Racks CrossTrack two-bike carrier, specifically the one for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches, because we have it on our 2015 Honda Civic here today. This Civic has an inch-and-a-quarter hitch receiver. Its options for bike racks are limited, but within that, the CrossTrack is actually a really good option. I like it because it has a high weight capacity of 66 pounds, plus, you don't even need to get the extra ramp with a Civic, it stays pretty low to the ground. So if you have your heavier electric bikes, you can just ramp this bike right on using the tray system of the bike rack itself.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Honda Civic
Adam: Hi everyone, Adam from etrailer.com. Today we're going to take a look at the Rola TX-102 bike rack on our 2014 Honda Civic. So this is going to be able to get two bikes to and from your destination, and we are going to have three different tie-down points per bike. We're going to have two here up top, and an anti-sway cradle down at the bottom. And what that's going to do is basically limit that bike to bike contact that you get when you're going down the road. It is pretty easy to get this bike off the rack, so let's just go ahead and do that.
Installation: Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2013 Honda Civic
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2013 Honda Civic, we're gonna be checking out the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider 2 Bike Platform Style Rack. So first impressions of the rack on the back of the Honda. I actually think it looks pretty decent. It's not a huge bulky rack. So, on a smaller car, kind of just makes sense, using a style like this one.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today, on this 2012 Honda Civic, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Roadway 2 bike rack, part number TH912XTR. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How this bike attaches to the rack, we're going to have 3 points of contact with the bike's frame. We're going to have 2 straps up top here, and 1 off to the side here. That's going to serve as an anti-sway strap to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth, possibly hitting the bike rack or the bike in front of it and damaging them both. Let's go ahead and take it off and set it aside.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic we'll be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4-bike carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number Y02451. Please be aware that when using a class one hitch you can only carry a maximum of two bikes. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pinhole, and install our included pin. Now we'll go ahead and go over some key measurements. We have 9" of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the Civic is about 5". We've added 10" to the overall length of our Honda Civic.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4inch and 2inch hitches,part number Th9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, and allow the included and attached pin to fall into place. We'll then move to the rear of the shank, where we'll use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle, and to engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance. We've added 17 inches to the overall length of our Honda Civic. We'll go ahead and open our trunk to show that you can open it without it making contact with your carrier. We can tilt our carrier by pulling the lever at the base of the mass to let it tilt away from our vehicle.
Installing the Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on your 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic, we'll be test fitting the Kuac Beta folding two bike aluminum rack for one and a quarter inch trailer hitches, part number B202-114. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the pin hole, and install our pin in lock. Now we'll move to the rear of the shank, where we'll use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about twelve inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier, to the rear of the Civic is about two and a half inches. We've added eleven inches to the overall length of our Honda Civic. Now we'll go ahead and show how we can gain access to the trunk of our vehicle without thelid of the trunk making contact with our bike carrier.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic, were going to be testing the Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well make sure to line up the hitch pin holes and then feed in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Next we will go over a few clearance measurements; weve got about 9-1/2 of ground cleaner to the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. We have about 2-1/2 of clearance between the closet part of the vehicle and the closet part of the bike rack. We also want to check our vehicle and make sure we still have full cargo area access.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today we have a 2012 Honda Civic and were going to be test fitting the Thule Double Track Hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH990xt. To mount the carrier to our vehicle we will insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well thread into our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next we will go over a couple of clearance measurements, weve got about 3-/12 of space between the closet part of the vehicle and the closet part of the carrier, weve got about 9 of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. Overall, weve added about 10 of length to the rear of our vehicle. We also want to check for rear vehicle access.
Fit Test: Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 hitch mounted bike carrier, part number S63410. Now since we only have a class one hitch on our Honda Civic, we don't want to load any more than two bikes on this particular rack. To mount the carrier to the vehicle, we're going to insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll make sure to line up the hitch pin hole so we can feed in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next we'll go over some clearance measurements. Weve got about seven and a half inches of clearance between the closest part of the bike rack and the closest part of the vehicle.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic were going to be test fitting the Sportrack Thule Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number A30901. To mount this carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch making sure that we line up the hitch pinholes. Well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a few clearance measurements. Weve got about 10 inches of clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. Weve got about 6 inches of clearance from the closest part of the bike rack to the vehicle.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic were going to be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa aluminum bike rack, part number S102. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well make sure to line up the hitch pin hold, then well take the hand mount to tighten the anti-rattle device. Once weve done that we can throw a pin through our pin hole and secure it with a lock. Next well go over a couple of clearance measurements. Weve got about 1 inch of clearance between the closest part of the bike carrier and the closest part of the vehicle.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic, well be test-fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot platform style two-bike carrier, part number PS63134. To begin our test fit, well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, let out the hitch pinhole, and install the hitch pin. That will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 14 inches. From the closet point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches.
Test Fit: Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic well be test fitting part #: TH934XTR, this is the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding and tilting four bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches. A quick note on this bike rack is it will work for class 1, class 2 or class 3 hitches, however when using in a class one hitch youre limited to two bikes. To begin our test fit well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt tight our bike racks secured to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack was 13 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 6 inches.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Civic
Today on our 2012 Honda Civic well be test fitting the Rhode Gear Highway 2 bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches part #: RG8015220. To begin our test fit well simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight our bike racks secured to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 9 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is 6 inches. Well now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast which will allow us to tilt the mast down.
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