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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
We love this bike rack for its ease of use and solid construction. Bikes are quick and easy to load in and lock down tight. The hitch-receiver tightening system works great for a wobble-free rack and the hinge and locking lever work smooth and solid. It looks nice too.
So after much research into bike racks, I decided on pulling the plug on the Kuat Sherpa 2.0. I've looked into the Kuat NV and other brands, but they were just too much for my needs. If you've got "regular" bikes and not the heavier eBikes, then this rack is perfect. I wanted a hitch rack that was user friendly and not overly complicated. I have a mixed bag of bikes and this rack can handle them all, from mountain bikes, street bikes, and BMX bikes. I like that this rack comes with an adapter piece for 20"-24" wheels. Assembly of the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is really a no-brainer. I think it's only 4-5 bolts really. Everything else is ready to go. The anti-rattle hitch ball mechanism is simple to use with just a twist of the dial, easy. The tilt pedal/lever is also easy to access should you need to open your hatch, a solid "click" assures it's in place. So far, loving this rack. Fit and finish is superb. Thanks to Jerred and etrailer for answering my questions, always helpful.
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Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
I installed this rack onto a Curt trailer hitch which is mounted onto a 2017 Honda Fit. I have been using it intermittently for several months, probably about 5 times with one bike and twice with two bikes. I give some pros and cons below and then elaborate. Pros: easy to assemble, easy to mount and dismount bikes, easy to lock and unlock, how to put the rack into different positions is intuitive Cons: inconvenient to put the rack into different positions, inconvenient to mount the rack onto the hitch, rack protrudes about 15 inches from bumper when in flipped up position (seems very vulnerable to someone backing into it in a parking lot, very inelegant looking I say the repositioning is intuitive because there is really only one way you could possibly place the pins for each position. But removing and replacing two pins is much less convenient than turning a knob or a lever, like some racks do. Also many racks fold and flip in such a way as to look very unobtrusive when in non-use mode. This one looks like kind of a monstrosity. That does not really bother me but it might bother some owners. The part that does bother me is how far it protrudes from the car. I back into parking spaces whenever possible to avoid someone bumping into the rack and damaging it (which happened to a friend). My number one suggestion for Curt is related to mounting the rack onto the hitch. Make it easier to tell when the holes are lined up so that the bolt/pin will fit and thread. As it is now, if you insert the rack as far as it can go it is way too far in. Ideally, it would be exactly lined up. Failing that, maybe some kind of click or other feedback to know at least that you are in the neighborhood. It would also be great to have an attaching device that is easier to fasten and unfasten than is the bolt/pin. Tip for mounting the rack onto the hitch: I assumed that it would be awkward to hold, what is it 46 pounds?, while trying to line up the rack probe with the receiver. If you have a garage with exposed collar ties, my solution could work well for you. I looped a cargo strap over a collar tie. Then I hooked both hooks of a bungie onto that loop. The idea is that you hook one of the bike frame holders of the rack onto the bungie, suspending the rack a few inches off the garage floor. This takes most of the weight of the rack so that you can just pull up or down and forward until you line up with the receiver. Tip for mounting bikes. Don't put the little screw into the post that prevents you from completely removing the bike frame holders. Remove both holders. Position the first bike, slide the holder into place, position the second bike, slide the holder into place. I found this makes it much easier, because you avoid parts of the bike hitting the holder as you are trying to get the wheels into place. The trick is that if you are mounting only one bike, don't forget to put the second holder back on - or maybe just stick it inside the car right away.
Have used mine several times in the past 2 years on the back of a ‘21 Honda Pilot and a ‘19 Ram 1500 Classic. I really like that the platform will tilt downward allowing the Pilot rear hatch to open with no interference. The tailgate on the Ram doesnt open fully even with the platform tilted downward, but that is a Ram problem & not a Curt problem. Was well worth the money.
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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.
# 4
Rola Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
Decent 4-bike rack for the price. Stable side-to-side with the screw-in hitch pin (2 inch receiver version). Gets some fore-aft rocking over bumps at speed (inherent to the tilting design). Bikes need bungee cords to keep them from swinging (typical for this style of rack). I used this with two bikes, and really struggle to see how four full-size bikes could be added. Maybe if seats were removed? I added bumpers and some padding for the vertical post, and will probably relocate the retainer pin lanyard so the rack can be completely collapsed for storage. A few design improvements for 5 star rating would be: 1 - Add some bumpers for the fully lowered position, 2 -Add some padding on the vertical post for bike contact or accidental vehicle hatch lifting when in the raised position, 3 - Mount the retainer pin lanyard to one of the through-bolts or move the lanyard hole - collapsing this rack chews up the retaining lanyard. etrailer.com service was great - well packaged, and quickly shipped!
Excellent service and fast shipping by etrailer. Bike rack itself was easy to put together and install. It came in with a few scratches. It works well with large bikes. Slight problems started with the smaller bikes. The rack's arms are wide enough to accommodate the bikes, but the slides are not designed for smaller frames. If you have smaller bikes you might have to purchase the bike frame adapter bar for each bike. It's not a huge problem for us since the kids are growing up fast and soon they will have to graduate to the large frame bikes. In the mean time I will have to use extra straps to hold them together.
# 5
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!
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Heavy duty. Well made and designed. Easy to install and load. Just arrived so I’ll let you know about the durability.
Great rack! Fits the receiver on my '22 Outback perfectly. My bike(s) ride stable and secure. I also have a Specialized e-bike that weighs 36 lbs., and the rack handles the weight just fine.
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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 NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
Fantastic bike rack. Switch it between a Honda Ridgeline and a Subaru Outback Wilderness and it works perfectly. Accidentally lost the locking pin that secures the rack to the trailer hitch and when I inquired with Kurt about ordering a replacement lock keyed to match the locking cables on the rack and the Kuat rep sent one to me for free. (I removed the rack and left the lock sitting on my car bumper. Later that day I drove off and lost the lock on the highway).
Great bike rack. It is easy to install the hitch on a vehicle and to remove it. The Kuat NV 2.0 provides a smooth, gentle ride for road bikes and mountain bikes. Great purchase. Highly recommend.
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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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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I love how easy this was to set up and how easy it connects to the hitch. And because it's so lightweight, I can easily install it myself.
Solid rack. Straps do a nice job keeping both bikes in place. I use additional bungee cords to leave no doubt. This is a great bike rack and I do recommend it even without the use of additional straps. Fits great into the hitch and the tightener works amazing.
Compatible? Yes! The RockyMounts GuideRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fits a 2021 Lexus RX 350
Hi, everyone, Aidan here with etrailer.com, and today, we're gonna be taking a look at the RockyMounts GuideRail 2-Bike Platform-Style Bike Rack here on our 2021 Lexus RX 350. Now, with this style of platform rack, you're gonna be holding the bike by the tires here on either end. This is really nice because it's gonna make it accept a really wide variety of bikes. We've got our mountain bike on here today and it fits perfectly fine, but any sort of alternative frame bike, where you might not be able to get a hook on the frame or anything like that, or maybe a carbon frame bike where you don't wanna damage it, it's gonna work great on this, because, again, our point of contact is the tire right here on either side. Now, in addition to that, you get these adjustment points on the wheel cradles. So you can adjust this bolt right here down to fit a smaller size wheel.
How Does the Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Fit on a 2021 Lexus RX 350?
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer.com and today we're gonna be taking a look at the Yakima Ridgeback 4 Bike Hanging-Style Rack here on our 2021 Lexus RX350. Now it's gonna be a really nice hanging style rack to get you and four bikes to wherever you're going. With a hanging style rack, you do have some limitations. For example, we don't wanna put a carbon frame up here. Hanging by the frame could cause some carbon frame damage but for any other regular bike, you're good to go.
Fit Verified: Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2021 Lexus RX 350
Hi, everyone. Aiden here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 platform style bike rack here on our 2021 Lexus RX 350. Now this is gonna be a really versatile and really nice platform-style bike rack. Right out of the gate, you get a lot of compatibility with different types of bikes, because it has no frame contact. So that's gonna open the door to your carbon frame bikes, alternative frame bikes, because you're being held down by the tire right here.
Does it Fit? Testing the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2021 Lexus RX 350
Hi, everyone. Aidan here with etrailer.com. And today we're gonna be taking a look at the Kuat NV 2.0 base platform style bike rack here on our 2021 Lexus RX 350. Now it's gonna be a really nice quality premium bike rack for your Lexus. It is a platform style rack that features a front wheel supported design. So what that means is your bike is going to be held by the front wheel here and strapped down in the back by the back wheel.
How to Set Up Your Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2021 Lexus RX 350
Hey everyone, Shane here with etrailer.com. Today, we're going to be taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Platform Style Bike Rack. It's going to be designed for two-inch hitches. We're going to be test-fitting it on a 2021 Lexus RX 350. This is what the rack's going to look like on the vehicle. Overall, I think it fits very well.
Installation: Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2017 Lexus RX 350
Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today on our 2017 Lexus RX350, we're going to be taking a look at the Thule Hitching Post Pro for bike rack. It's one of the big questions we get asked all the time in regards to these hitch mounted bike racks, is if you're still going to be able to have full access to the back of your SUV. This one does fold down out of the way and allows us to do that. If we move down here, we're going to have a pin and clip, pull those out. This rack actually swings down really far so it gives us a ton of space.
Will the Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2017 Lexus RX 350?
Today on our 2017 Lexus RX350 we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is NV22G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here and pull down on our lever in the center. We can tilt our rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2017 Lexus RX350 we're doing a test fit of the Thule T2 Classic Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TH9044. Now we already have our bike secured down, first going to show one of the key features of this rack. We're going to start by pulling out on our pin here at the bottom. We'll pull down on our lever and we're able to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded. In this position we have full access to our back hatch area, you'll see we have plenty of room, don't have to worry about our handle bars. We've got enough room to stand in between our bike rack and our vehicle.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2017 Lexus RX 350 TH9034XT
Today on our 2017 Lexus RX350, we're doing a test fit of the Thule T2 Pro XTB Platform-style 2 Bike Rack; that part number is: TH9034XT. Now we all ready have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. I'm going to come to the back and squeeze the handle, that's going to allow us to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded. In this position, we're going to gain full access into our back hatch area to get anything in or out that we may need. What's great about this is that we don't have to worry about removing our bike rack or our bikes just to gain that access. You can see there is plenty of room to stand in between the bike rack and our hatch.
Setting up the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2016 Lexus RX 350
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we are looking at the Kuat NV 2.0 Base here on our 2016 Lexus RX 350. So, this is a premium bike rack for your premium needs. If you're looking for like integrated cable locks, great weight capacity, something that looks really, really good, especially if you have really, really nice bikes, this might be a good option for you. Now, this does have a weight capacity of 60 pounds per bike.
How to Set Up Your Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2016 Lexus RX 350
Hello neighbors, It's Brad here at etrailer. And today we are going to take a look at the Hollywood Racks four bike platform style bike rack on a 2016 Lexus RX 350. This platform style is gonna allow you and up to three other people, which you can fit in your car to take your bikes wherever you need to go. Whether that's you and the family or just you and a friend hitting the trail, you'll be able to go with them. Now, something that's nice about this rack. It is platform style.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2016 Lexus RX 350
Speaker 1: Today in our 2016 Lexus RX350 we're going to be testing fitting the Thule Through Ride Roof Bike Rack. This is gonna be part number TH535. We already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look here. And what sets this apart from other roof style bike racks, while it does grip it by the fork mounts, we have this skewer mount installed right now, this skewer mount can be removed and you can utilize this with through-axles as well, ranging from 12 to 15 to 20 millimeter through-axles. It also grips it along the back rear tire here with this strap and this is adjustable back and forth to accommodate bikes of different sizes.With everything installed as it is, we're also not going to have an issue of clearance, between our rear hatch and the bike rack.
Fit Check: Testing RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2015 Lexus RX 350
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Lexus RX350, we're going to be taking a look at the RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack. That's going to be part number RKY10002. As you can see, we have a bike installed, so let's take a closer look and show off some of these features. Now, a really neat feature about this bike rack is that it can swing completely away from your back hatch, giving you full 100% access without it being in the way at all. How we're going to do that is we're going to start down here and we're going to come to this handle and it's actually a bolt that we're going to loosen up all the way. Once we've done that, we're going to have this blue pin right here we're going to pull up on and it's going to allow it to come out like so.Now, once we get to this part, you're going to pull up on this blue pin and start to tilt it that way.
Fit Verified: Malone Runway HM2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2015 Lexus RX 350
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Lexus RX350, we're going to be taking a look at the Malone Runway two bike platform rack. That's going to be part number NPG2149. As you can see, we do have a bike installed, so let's take a closer look and show off some of these features. You're going to have these nice wheel trays for both wheels of your bike. They can adjust side to side on the rack to meet different bike lengths you might have. You simply loosen that hand knob.
Does the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes Suit Your 2015 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2015 Lexus RX 350, we are going to do a test fit on the Thule Hitching Post Pro. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They've designed it for use with 1-1/4 inch or 2-inch hitches. Part number on it is TH934XTR.To begin our test fit, we are going to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do, we have a threaded pinhole, we want to line it up with our hitch pinhole. So we have those in line, we are going to take our provided anti-rattle bolt.
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2014 Lexus RX350 we're test fitting the Thule Roadway. This is a folding and tilting 2-bike rack. It's been designed for use with the 1-1/4" or with 2" hitches. Part number on it is TH912XTR. Now the Roadway is going to use three straps to hold our back in place. We've got our anti-sway strap here on the back.
Test Fit: Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes on a 2014 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2014 Lexus RX350, we've got the Swagman XC2 00:00:04 out and we're going to test it and see how it fits the back of the vehicle. This is a platform style two-bike rack, it's been designed so that we can use it with an inch and a quarter or with the two inch hitches. Part number on it S64650. Now this is a really, nice light-weight platform style rack. Can't say that a lot about a lot of them because they can get kind of heavy. This isn't the case with this one. It's nice, simple, straight-forward, really easy to use, and very cost effective.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2010 Lexus RX 350, we're doing a test fit of the Thule Sprint T-Track and Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is TH569. Now we already have our bike secured down. I'm first going to show you how we do that and then we'll go over some features. Here in the back, we have our wheel cradle with our ratcheting strap that you're going to see on most of our Thule bike racks. We'll start by releasing that and we'll move on the front here where we have our skewer.
Thule Roof Bike Racks Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350 TH526XT
Today on our 2010 Lexus RX350 we're doing a test fit of the Thule Circuit XT Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is TH526XT. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. So here in the back we have a ratcheting strap, you're going to see on a lot of our Thule bike racks. And we also have that bushing to protect .. to protect our tire from abrasions.
How Does the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier Fit on a 2010 Lexus RX 350?
Today on our 2010 Lexus RX 350, we're doing a test fit of the Rhino Rack Mountain Trail Rooftop Bike Rack. That part number is RBC035. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're just going to show you how we do that. In the back here, we have a ratcheting strap, that you're going to see on most of your Rhino Rack bike racks. I'm just going to release that first and then up at the front we have a locking skewer.
Fit Check: Testing Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack on a 2010 Lexus RX 350
Today on our 2010 Lexus RX350 we're doing a test fit of the Inno Fork Lock III Roof Mounted Bike Rack. That part number is INA391. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we do that. Here in the back we have a ratcheting strap that you see on most of your Inno bike racks. We'll start by pushing there and just releasing our strap and then we can look at how our front is secured. This is going to be a fork mount bike rack. To release that we're going to start by undoing our locking cover there and then we'll pull on the black handle.
Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350
Alright, today on this 2010 Lexus RX350, were going to do a test fit of part number Y02422 from Yakima. This is our SwingDaddy Bicycle Rack. One thing to know about this bicycle rack, that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. First thing well do our test fit is tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock on the other side. And then well go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. Alright, from the closest point of the bicycle rack to the bumper is going to be 2 inches.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350
Today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 were going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule. This is the Vertex bike carrier. A few things to know about this bike rack, that it will work with inch-and-a-quarter receiver hitches, both class I and class II. When you do use this bicycle rack with a class I receiver hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer, and thats what were working with today. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, and then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350
Today on this 2010 Lexus RX350 we're going to do a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule. This the Parkway bicycle rack.One thing to know about this bicycle rack is it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only.Now I'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then, we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt, and then we'll get a couple of clearance measurements.From the bike rack security loop to the bump looks like about 1-1/4 inches. Ground clearance looks like about 14 inches.Now go ahead and tilt the the bike rack out of the way and check for access to the back of the vehicle. That looks good.Now we'll go ahead and load up the bike.First thing we'll do is make sure the straps are out of the way on the cradles we're going to use. Then, we'll load up our bike, balance it out, and then re-install the straps over the top tube of the bike.That's all it takes to load up a bike.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350
Today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 we're going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. This is their doubletrack bicycle rack.A few things to know about this bike rack, that will work with 1-1/4 receiver hitches, both class I and class II. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and that's what we'll be working with today.We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then, we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the lock on the other side.Then, we'll go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the hatch clearance is going to be 4-1/2 inches. Ground clearance is going to be 13-1/2 inches.Now, we'll go ahead and tilt the bicycle rack out of the way and check for access to the back of the vehicle.
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