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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.
# 2
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.
# 3
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
My previous bike rack was a hitch mounted Yakima. It was sturdy but not well suited for my low Subaru Impreza. It stuck out too far and hung too low so that I had to inch my way down the driveway or over speed bumps for fear of it bottoming out. A roof rack or a rear window mounted rack was not suitable since I wanted to be able to also carry two kayaks. First, I tried to modify my rack by shortening the part that sticks out of the hitch. I tried to saw off about 6 inches so it wouldn't stick out so far but the steel was much too hard. I ended up ruining several metal-cutting blades on my power saw before I gave up. I looked for other rack options. There weren't many out there. But eventually, I found something that met my needs. I purchased the "Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Fold Down Bicycle Hitch Rack" in 2013 from eTrailer.com. The part that enters the hitch curves up to increase clearance from the ground. It is sturdy and sticks out far enough so I can still open my trunk hatch without having to lower the main vertical bar on the hitch (though I could if I wanted to). It isn't often I am really excited about a piece of gear but this hitch rack has made me worry-free when I transport my bicycle(s) via car. The only thing I don't like is that it is advertised as being a 3 bike carrier but it only fits 2 hybrid bikes. Maybe it will fit 3 skinny racing bikes but for the average rider, don't expect to fit on more than 2. But my experience is that is the case for all bicycle racks.
Nice heavy duty rack. Putting it together is quite simple if you read the instructions. I like the ability to use both a 2" or 1 1/4" receiver. etrailer is very easy to deal with.
# 4
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
I'm so very happy with this rack!! It was fairly easy to assemble love the sturdy feel. Maiden voyage today the two Ebike's loaded easily and were secured. I think I made the right choice. Thank you
Love the fit and solid quality build of this bike carrier. Can't wait to try it out. I am using this carrier for two e-bikes and I am confident that it will hold up very nicely and will have no problem holding the weight of the 2 bikes.
# 5
Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
After doing extensive research before buying my first ever bike rack, I chose the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 platform rack. I considered trunk mounted, hanging and platform racks before settling on a platform rack. I like the stability, the ease of loading and unloading and very importantly, the absence of contact with the frame of my bike. My bike has a beautiful paint job that I want to preserve. I looked at lots of racks online and at a bike shop and opted for the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 because of the excellent engineering, including the design of the packaging that becomes a work bench for assembling the rack, the relatively light weight (32 pounds), the inclusion of a hitch lock and a bike lock, the stability of the platform, even with a 1.25" connection and a class I hitch, and the ease of operation. Additionally, the overall appearance of the rack suggests high quality. Time will tell how well it ages but I'm pretty confident that I'll be pleased with it. I was very fortunate to find a used, like new Kuat via Etrailer at a meaningful discount that still qualified for the manufacturer's warranty! Thank you Etrailer! A tip to pass along that was shared with me, U-Haul is an excellent source for buying and installing hitches to accommodate bike racks - very attractive pricing, high quality installation and a super unlimited lifetime warranty. Can't wait for Spring and the chance to transport my bike to inviting riding venues!! PS The hitch and bike rack work very well with my 2011 Honda Accord Coupe, EXL V6 model that remains in excellent condition.
I’ve had the Kuat Sherpa for about a year now and could not be more happy with this bike rack. When not in use I keep it safely in the garage- it only takes a few minutes to install it to my Honda Civic and safely secure two bikes using its exquisitely engineered and designed system. I’ve used this for 900+ mile trips with no issues whatsoever - the perfect bike rack!
# 6
Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
So far really great! I love the stability my bike has on the rack, fit for my 2021 Honda Civic, and the quality of the material engineered into the design to prevent damage to the cars paint/parts.
Works great even using an electric bike like my Aventon Soltera.
# 7
Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
Pontiac Trans Sport VanThe Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rake for 2 bikes is a good product. I used it to transport my mountain e-bike. I choose this particular unit because it can handle the weight 2 of bikes (non-e-bikes) and the weight of my e-bike is equivalent to weight of 2 bikes. Note: Must readjust the straps after mounting the bike to the rake.
great! works really well, and a lot easier to attach than I anticipated. We drove with bikes across the country from south west all the way to North east. solid rack!
# 8
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
# 9
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.
# 10
Hollywood Racks Trail Rider Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I looked at a LOT of bike racks, but when I saw the product video for this Hollywood rack and it was holding the bikes rock solid, no loose bouncing anywhere, I decided to try it and I haven't been disappointed yet. It is solid in the mount, it holds the bikes securely and the locking bars are a good deterrent to anyone wanting a quick steal. I don't leave mine on the car all the time, but so far in the weather here in Florida, it's holding up nicely. Add all this to the great price and customer service from etrailer.com and it's a big win for the average consumer. Thanks, etrailer!
I like it a lot! I think it has solved my issue with having in easy, yet stable way to haul my bike on my 2012 Honda accord coupe. It's only been one day, so I can't speak about the durability. But it's definitely use a friendly and sturdy.
# 11
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
Way too light duty for what is advertised. It seemed to be made out of 1/2 inch electrical conduit. I would never put three bikes on that rack. I only had two bikes on the rack. While on trip through Idaho the wind was so strong that one of the bikes partially blew off the rack. We traveled 1,800 miles and upon arriving home I actually sawed the bike rack up and threw it away so that no one else would use it and cause an accident. I've already found a different brand that is HEAVY DUTY and I will stick with that brand.
This is definitely more of a 2 bike carrier vs 3 bikes. I had to take the front wheels off two bikes to get three bikes on this carrier. Also, it rubbed the paint off on the trunk of my Subaru legacy.
# 12
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
When I started the search for a bike rack, I was so disappointed and upset to hear that I would need to install a hitch and spend even more money to buy another bike rack for my 2016 jeep renegade. I ordered this bike rack with a little hope but got a huge surprise! Not only is it super convenient and easy to install but I can fully use my trunk and not spend a ton of money!
Very nice, works well. The only thing that was an issue was with the "Anchor" part of assembly. The straps it came with were 2-3 ft. too short. So I had to replace/substitute my cargo straps for the Yakima top straps. Other than that, I'm pretty satisfied with this item.
# 13
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Great product for the price. Pretty easy to set up. Only issue I have is my mountain bike, which is an XL frame with 27 inch wheels, is pushing the limits of the base. Wish this rack was just 4-5 inches longer that way you have the perfect overlap amount in the middle without pushing the current frame to the limits. With that said it does hold my bike just have to find the sweet spot. But this fits my son’s youth bike perfectly!
As always with products I buy from e-Trailer, this item is exactly as advertised and works perfectly. Easy assembly, I bought 2 but only installed one until I check the fit with my rooftop carrier.
RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Kia Soul
Hey, everyone, today we have a 2018 Kia Soul, and we're going to do a test fit of the RockyMounts WestSlope two-bike platform rack. Now, this platform rack's going to be mounted to the hitch of your Kia Soul. It's going to allow you to carry a few bikes to and from the trails. It has a nice tiered loading system, so the second bike, when loaded, is going to sit about four inches hire than your front bike, and that's going to help prevent a lot of handle bar contact.It's also going to help increase your ground clearance. At the back here we're going to have a ground clearance measurement of about 27 inches, which is more than enough space to prevent any bottoming out on any inclines you go up.Now, like a lot of platform racks, this does tilt away from the vehicle, and how we're going to do that is pull this blue T pin and let it tilt away, and this allows us to gain access to the trunk. You see when we open up the Soul, we've got plenty of space between the handle bars and the hatch.
Saris Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2018 Kia Soul
Hey everyone. Today we have a 2018 Kia Soul and we're going to do a test fit of the Saris Freedom EX 2 Bike Platform Rack.This platform rack's going to mount to the hitch of your Kia Soul. It's going to allow you to carry up to two bikes, to and from the trails or wherever else you want to take them. It's going to hold your bike at three different points, kind of in a unique way. We're going to have a strap on the front wheel as our first point, second point's going to be back here the same strap on the rear wheel. Now instead of having a frame grip putting downward force on top of our frame, or anything like that, we actually have another cradle that is on our downtube right here.It's got nice padding as you can see right there.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Kia Soul
How's it going Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2017 Kia Soul, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack. Now this is going to carry a total of up to two bikes. However, if you need to carry an extra one, there's also a three bike version available as well. One of the main things that separates this rack from many of the others, is that it's made from aluminum. So it's going to be extremely lightweight and easy to handle.
Rola Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Kia Soul
How's it going Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2017 Kia soul, we're going to be taking a look at the Rolla TX 102 bike rack. One of the main questions we get in regards to the bike racks is if they're going to allow you to have full access to your hatch. Well with this rack, the answer is yes, and that's because it folds down out of the way. However, there is one thing I do want to point out whenever you are folding this down. You'll pull your pin out and that'll allow it to come down.
Is the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Compatible with the 2017 Kia Soul?
Today on our 2017 Kia Soul, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC two-bike rack, part number S64650. We already have the bike installed on the rack, so let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. First off, how the bike is attached to the rack. We're going to have one point of contact and that's going to be this padded frame hook up at the top. Now it's padded to make sure that once you do install your bike, it doesn't get scratched up. We also have these adjustable wheel cradles at the bottom here, and this will accommodate different-sized bikes.
Does the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Suit Your 2017 Kia Soul
Today on 2017 Kia Soul we're going to be test fitting the Kuat NV 2.0 2 Bike Platform Rack for 1-1/4" hitches. Part number NV12G. 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. Now, the most prominent feature of this bike rack is the fact that you can't tilt this away from the vehicle with the bike still attached to get to your rear hatch. To do that we'll hold onto the bike rack, and you come to this switch here, pull towards you, let it come down, and now we have full access to our hatch. We'll just lift it back up and to its original position until you hear that click. Now, how the bike is actually attached to the rack, we're going to have two points of contact with no frame contact at all.
RockyMounts Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Kia Soul
Today, on our 2016 Kia Soul, we'll be doing a test fit on the RockyMounts SwitchHitter Roof-Mounted Bike Rack, that's part number RKY1270. I've already got it loaded up and mounted to our Kia Soul's factory roof rack system. I'd just like to point out that it's going to work with your round, square, arrow, elliptical, and most factory roof rack systems as well. It secures our bike in two places. We have this rear wheel strap here, going over our rear wheel, and we also have this 9mm quick-release skewer. It's also going to work with your 12mm and 15mm through axles, so that's a really nice feature. I'd like to point out, with the way we have it mounted, we're going to able to gain a little bit of access to our rear hatch, about that high up.
Fit Test: Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack with 2016 Kia Soul
Today on our 2016 Kia Soul we'll be doing a test fit on the Kuat Trio Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That's part number TR02. I've already got it loaded up on our Kia Soul just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to work. I've got it attached to our factory roof rack system on our Kia Soul. I'd like to point out that it's going to work with your round, square, arrow, elliptical, and most factory roof rack systems as well. There is zero frame contact with our bike with this bike rack.
Fit Check: Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack on a 2016 Kia Soul
Today on our 2016 Kia Soul, we'll be doing a test fit on the Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof-Mounted Bike Rack. That's part number RRRBC050. I've already got it loaded up on the Kia Soul. I'm using the factory roof rack system that came with the Soul. I'd like to point out that it's going to work with a wide variety of roof rack systems, including your round, square, arrow, elliptical, and most factory roof racks system as well. Right away, one of the best features about this bike rack is that it has zero frame contact. It secures our bike in 3 places. We have a rear wheel strap here, we have a front wheel strap, and then we have a large wheel hook going over our front wheel putting down pressure on our front wheel into the wheel tray. I'd also like to point out that with the way we have it positioned on our roof rack, we can access our rear hatch.
Test Fit: Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier on a 2016 Kia Soul
Today on our 2016 Kia Soul, we'll be doing a test fit on the Rhino-Rack Mountain Trail Roof-Mounted Bike Rack, and that's part # RBC035. As you can see, we've already got it loaded up on our Kia Soul on its factory roof rack system. It's going to work with a wide variety of roof rack systems, your round, square, arrow, elliptical, and most factory roof rack systems, as well. I've got it loaded up. As you can see, it secures our bike in 2 spots. We've got this rear wheel strap here, and then we have a 9mm quick-release skewer here. The nice thing is, with the way we've got it loaded up on our Kia Soul, we don't have to worry about it coming in contact with our rear hatch when we open it up. We can still open it up all the way; got plenty of room to remove any cargo, gear, groceries, anything we might have with us on our trip. Let's take off our bike and take a closer look.
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Kia Soul
Today, on our 2016 Kia Soul, we'll be doing a test fit on the Swagman G10 Platform Style 2-Bike Rack. That's part number S64682. I've already got it loaded up on the Kia, just to give you a good idea of what it looks like and how it's going to work with our bikes. It actually secures our bikes in 3 spots. We've got a frame hook going over our top tube here, putting down pressure into our front and rear cradles, and then we've got a strap going over our wheels keeping our bike in place. One of the greatest features about this bike rack is it has the ability to tilt away with bikes loaded, so we can gain easy access to our rear hatch. What we'll want to do is we'll come down here to this black handle.
How Does the Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes Fit on a 2016 Kia Soul?
Today on this Kia Soul, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack, part number S64650. 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 the bike attach to the rack, we're going to have 1 point of contact, and that's going to be the frame at the top with this hook here, and it is padded so once you install this the bike itself will not get damaged. We also have 2 adjustable wheel wells to accommodate different size bikes. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. To do that, you want to grip a hold of the bike when you release the hook because you don't want it falling forward into the vehicle and possibly damaging it. You go to the bottom of the hook here and there's this gray button.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Kia Soul
Today on this 2016 Kia Soul, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-bike rack, part number TH9029XT. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. This does have an integrated cable lock up here at the top of the mast behind the bike. Lift it out, wrap it around your bikes and it would connect to this point here and be locked into place for some additional security. How the bike attaches to the rack, you're going to have three points of contact with the bike's frame.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2016 Kia Soul th912xtr
Today on this 2016 Kia Soul 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 the bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact with the bike's frame. We're going to have two straps up at the top here and one off to the side. That's going to serve as an anti-sway to keep the bike from moving too far back and forth, possibly hitting the car or the bikes in front of it and damaging them.
Will the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack Fit Your 2015 Kia Soul?
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Kia Soul, we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HangOut trunk mount two-bike rack. That part number is Y02637.Now, we already have our bikes secured down. We're first going to show you how we secured it in place. You're going to have three straps and cradles: Two straps over the top, and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. To release those, we're just going to pull down and lift up and we'll be able to pull our bike off and set it off to the side.A nice thing about our cradles is that they are gonna have a cushioned area to prevent any scratches or abrasions. We'll also have grooves down in there so that our brake lines can fit evenly and we won't have to worry about any damage to those as well.Now we'll take a few measurements here.
Fit Test: Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack on a 2015 Kia Soul
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Kia Soul we're doing a test fit of the Yakima FullBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02634. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. We're going to have three straps, also known as ZipStrips, holding our bike into place, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to pinch on our tabs at each side and pull that through.
Yakima Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul Y02636
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Kia Soul we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HalfBack trunk-mount 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02636. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. We're going to have three straps, also known as ZipStrips, two on our frame and one as our anti-sway in the back. To release those we're just going to pinch at either side on our tabs and pull those straight through.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul
Today on our 2015 Kia Soul, we're doing a test fir of the Thule T2 Pro platform-style bike rack. That part number is TH9035. Now we already have our bike secured down, so we're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. With our bike installed, we can actually tilt our rack away from our vehicle. To do so, we're going to come back here at our black handle. There's a gray piece on the inside.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul
Today our 2015 KIA Sol, we're doing a test it of the kuat transfer 3 platform style bike rack. That part number is TS03G. We already have our bike secured down, but first, we're going to show you how to do that. To start off, we're actually going to show you the tilting feature since it's the main feature of this bike rack. Then we'll move on to how it secures down. Move these hooks out of our way, hold on to them, and we're going to hit this lever down here at the bottom with our foot. Just push down on it.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul TH9029XT
Today, on our 2015 Kia Soul, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Vertex Hanging Style 4-Bike Rack. That part number is TH9029XT. We already have our bike secured down. First, we're going to show you how we do that. We've got two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame, and one as our anti-sway strap in the back. We're going to start by removing those.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul TH912XTR
Today on our 2015 Kia Soul we're doing a test fit of the Thule Roadway hanging style 2 bike rack. That part number is TH912XTR. We already have our bike secured down. First, going to show you have we do that. We've got 2 cradles in place with 3 straps, 2 on our frame and 1 is our anti-sway. We'll start by releasing those. Then we'll be able to pull our bike off and set it off to the side. With that out of the way we can start off with a few measurements.
Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul
Today on our 2015 Kia Sol we're doing a test fit of the Saris Sanroll Platform Style 3 Bike Rack. That part number is SA4239B. We already have our bike secured down. First we're going to show you how we do that. On our back tire we have a ratchet strap. We'll start by releasing this one first. Then in the front we have a wheel cradle that holds up at the top part of our bike rather.
Fit Check: Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes on a 2015 Kia Soul
Today on a 2015 Kia Sole we are doing a test fit of the Swagman XC2 Platform style bike rack. The product number is S64650. Now we already have our bike installed, we're first going to show you how we secure it in place. We have our frame hook here. That pushes our bike down into our wheel cradles. Now you may notice on this bike rack compared to others we don't have any wheel straps of any kind. Now I can confirm reading customer reviews and my own experience with this bike rack you don't have to worry about adding extra straps or anything, that this frame hook does really well to hold this bike down.
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Kia Soul
Today on our 2015 Kia Soul we're going to be doing a test fit on the Saris Freedom Superclamp. This is a platform-style 2-bike rack. Part number on it is SA4025. This rack's been designed for use with 1-1/4" or 2" hitches, so you've got options there. The nice thing about it is that there's no actual frame contact with the rack holding the bike. We've got a wheel hook here in the rear, lower wheel cradle.
Does it Fit? Testing the Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2015 Kia Soul
Today on our 2015 Kia Soul we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman Trailhead. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. It's been designed so you can use it with the 1-1/4" or 2" hitches regardless of whether it's class one, two, or three. The part number on it is S63380. The Trailhead's going to use four straps to hold our bike in place. We're going to have three that come across our frame, and then we've also got one here to prevent that forward and back movement of the bike during transport.
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