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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
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!
# 3
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
# 5
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Will the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes Fit Your 2017 Mazda 3?
Hi everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we're looking at our Hollywood Racks Destination two-bike rack here on our 2017 Mazda3. So the Hollywood Racks Destination bike rack is a really good bike rack if you're looking for something that is a platform rack without being too expensive. So this is a good, affordable bike rack, which creates a platform, making for a nice, sturdy platform for your bikes, making for a smoother ride for your bikes as you bring them to your next adventure. So let's take a look at the way our bike is mounted to our bike rack. We have one, two wheel straps holding our wheels in, and then we have this frame mount.
Saris Bones EX 3 Bike Rack Test Fit on a 2017 Mazda 3
Hi everyone. It's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we're looking at our Saris Bones EX 3 bike rack here on our 2017 Mazda3. So, the Saris Bones is a trunk mounted bike rack that goes on your trunk of your vehicle. So, if you do not have a hitch or you cannot install one, this might be a good option for you in order to carry around your bikes and bring them to where you need them to go. So, this can carry three bikes.
Test Fitting the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack on a 2016 Mazda 3
Hey, everyone, it's Trevor with etrailer. Today, we're doing an overview of the Hollywood Racks RV Rider on our 2016 Mazda3. Now, a reason you might be looking at getting an RV Rider is maybe you have a Mazda3, or maybe you also have a fifth wheel or a motor home. This is gonna be a great option for both, and it's gonna interchange with them seamlessly. Now, one thing that sets this rack apart from most other racks that are RV-rated is it's gonna be able to tilt away. Now, to do this, all you have to do is reach down here, and there's gonna be a black knob.
Test Fit: Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack on a 2015 Mazda 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Mazda3, we're going to be taking a look at the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack. That's going to be part #Y02634. As you can see, we have a bike installed. Let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.Now starting from the outside and working our way in, we're going to have this integrated cable lock system, which comes out from this arm of our bike rack, wraps around our second bike we have installed, and inserts on this notch right there. You will get a set of keys with your bike rack in order to unlock the cable, thus unload your bikes.On the other arm, we're going to have a Yakima bottle opener.Our cradles are going to be stationary. However, they do have this nice rubber TPE padding, which means these little notches right here are going to act as shock absorbers for your bike frame while you're traveling to help protect it from any damage.Our bike's going to be secured at 3 points of contact.
Inno Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Mazda 3
Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Mazda 3, we're gonna be taking a look at the Inno Aero Light four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. That's gonna be part number IM8640. As you can see, we do have a bike installed, so let's just take a closer look and show off some of the features.Now starting right here, we're gonna see we have an integrated cable lock system that comes from the base of the bike rack, wraps around the frame of your bikes, and enters into that notch right there. You'll get a set of keys with your bike rack, so when you wanna unlock the cable, you simply just slide this tab up, you have the insert for your key right there, you're gonna unlock your cable, and then unload your bikes.The cradles can pivot left and right, and up and down the bike rack, and that's gonna help provide you with a lot of options for different sized bikes to install on it and different spacing between your bikes you would like. The cradles also have this nice, thick rubber padding right here. That's gonna be nice to help protect your bike frame from any type of scratches or abrasions during travel.Our back is secured at three different points of contact.
Thule Big Mouth Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda3 we'll be test fitting the Thule Big Mouth, a frame clamp roof mounted bike rack, part number TH599XTR. With our Tule podium roof rack system already installed on our vehicle we'll begin our test fit by placing the bike rack directly onto our load bars. At the front we'll loosen the two wing nuts, remove the T-bolts from the clamps, let our clamps fall down. Then we'll bring clamps around the underside of our bar, reinsert our T-bolts, and tighten them down with the wing nut. At the rear we'll remove both of the wing nuts and the metal plate. This will allow us to put a bolt down on either side of our load bar.
DIY 2013 Mazda 3 Installation for the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Frontloader, a wheel-mount bike rack, part number Y02103. With our Yakima Control Tower roof-rack system already installed on our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing our bike rack directly on top of our load bars. At the front, we'll want our clamp to be in front and behind of our bar. Then we can use the black T-handle to secure it to our bar. With that secure, we'll move to the rear. Here, we're going to loosen the black T-handle, allowing us to remove the T-bolt from the clamp. We'll now bring our clamp around the rear load bar, re-insert the T-bolt into the appropriate slot and tighten it down with the T-handle. With our rack secure, we're ready to load our bike.
How to Install: Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on your 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Forklift roof mounted bike rack part number Y02098. With the Yakima controlled tower roof rack installed in our vehicle, we'll begin the test fit by placing our bike rack directly on our load bars. At the front, we'll remove our skewer, side back the black cover and loose the black t-handle attached to our t-bolt. This will allow us to open our front clamp. We'll then bring our front clamp around our bar, fit our t-bolt back in to the appropriate slot and tighten the black t-handle. With this secure, we'll then slide forward our black cover and reinsert our skewer. Now, we'll move to the rear.
Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Review - 2013 Maxda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, well be test fitting the Thule Gateway Trunk Mounted Two-Bike Rack, part number TH9006XT. Well get started by adjusting our feet out to the correct setting which is six according to the Thule website. Well take our bike rack, place it on to the trunk of the vehicle. Next, we will attach the rack to the vehicle using the appropriate hooks and straps in the correct locations. Well secure our excess straps, then well bring our dual arms out, well do this by pulling up on the grey lever.Youll move the cradle arm in just beyond the teeth, then youll lift up to a parallel position, position back over the teeth, and then close your grey lever. You will repeat this for the other cradle arms as well.
Thule Archway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Review - 2013 Maxda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, well be test fitting the Thule Archway Truck Mounted 2 Bike Rack with Adjustable Arms, part number TH9009XT. Lets get started by adjusting the fit dial to the number 6 according to the Thule website. Well grab our bike rack, place it onto the trunk of the vehicle and attach it with the appropriate hooks. Well secure the excess straps. Next, well bring out the dual arms. Youll do this by undoing the gray lever, sliding the cradle arm away from the grooves and bringing it up to a parallel position. Youll slide it back over the grooves and then tighten down the lever.
Install: Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike on a 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3 we'll be test fitting the Swagman Upright Roof Bike Carrier part number S64720. With the Thule Podium Roof Rack System already installed on our Mazda 3 we'll begin our test fit by placing our bike rack directly on to our load bars. At the front we'll bring the two U-bolts around the underside of our load bar through the base plate and secure these using the wingnuts. With the four in the front tight we'll move to the back, at the rear we'll drop our U-bolt through the top of our rack allowing it to go around our load bar. We'll then place the metal plate on the bottom and secure this with two wingnuts. With these wingnuts secure we're ready to load our bike. We'll begin by undoing our wheel straps and opening up our frame clamp.
SportRack Frame Mount Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, we'll be test fitting the Sportrack frame-mount roof bike rack, part number SR4611. With our Thule Podium roof rack system already installed on our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing our bike rack directly onto our loads bars. On the head of our bike rack, we'll bring our two rubber-coated U-bolts around our load bar, through the carrier and we'll secure these using the black wing nuts. We'll want to tighten them down evenly to be sure that the head is secured to our bar. At our rear load bar, we will want the plastic piece of our clamp to be in between the metal of our rack and our load bar. We'll then drop two bolts through it, connecting those two bolts to the black rubber-coated metal plate that we'll install under our load bar. We will then use two black wing nuts to secure these into place. To prepare to load our bike, we'll want to make sure that our frame clamp jaws are open and that our wheel straps are undone.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, well be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod, a roof minded bike rack, part number RKY1014. With our Thule Podium Roof Rack System already assembled on our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the rack directly onto the top of our load bars. Well then take off the black plastic cover on the front of the head, bring our black rubber coated metal straps around our front bar and fit them back into the head. Well then use our Allen key to tighten the Allen bolt, securing the straps to our front load bar. Once our straps are secure, well go ahead and replace the black plastic cover. At the rear, well undo one of the Allen bolts, freeing the clamp. Well bring it around our rear load bar, reinstall the Allen bolt and tighten them up evenly to secure it to our rack. Were now ready to load our bike. Well begin by undoing our rear wheel strap and loosening our front skewer.
Mount: Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack on a 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, well be test fitting the Kuat Trio, a Fork Mount, Roof Mounted bike rack, part number RU01. With our Thule Podium Roof Rack system already installed on our Mazda, well begin our test fit by placing the bike directly onto the roof rack. Well take the black rubber coated U-Bolts around the bottom of our load bar, up through the head of the frame. We can then thread on our cylinder nuts. Well do this on both sides. We can then take our provided Allen key and tighten these cylinder nuts down. Well now move to the rear, remove one of the wing nuts, slide our clamp around our rear bar, then reinstall our wing nut. With our rack secure, were now ready to load our bike.
Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, well be test fitting the Thule Domestique Fork Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH513. To begin our test fit, we want to have them remove the skewer for easier installation. Well place our carrier onto of our load bars, bring in our front clamp around our front load bar. Once we have the clamp into position, we can untighten the three Allen bolts that hold the front clamp into place. Well move to the rear where well bring the rear clamp underneath the rear load bar. With that clamp in position, well feed our bolt through and tighten them down using an Allen key.
RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Mazda 3
Today on our 2013 Mazda 3, we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod stretch roof-mounted bike carrier, part number RKY1011. We'll begin by placing our carrier on top of our load bars. I already removed the cover from the front part of our carrier for easier access when tightening our straps. We'll want to make sure that our rubber straps go around our front load bar, and that our rear clamp goes underneath our rear load bar. We'll secure the front part of our carrier first. We'll feed the straps around our load bar, fitting them into position, and then using an Allen key to tighten down the Allen bolt, which will secure our straps.
Fit Check: Testing Rhino-Rack MountainTrail Rooftop Bike Carrier on a 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda3, we're doing a test fit of the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail rooftop bike rack. That part number is RBC035. Now, we already have our bike secured down, so we're first going to show you how we do that. Here at the back, we have a cam buckle strap. It's quick and easy to remove; you would just push the button and pull that strap through, and it is adjustable up and down the length of the bike rack, so you can accommodate different style bikes. Up at the front, we have a skewer.
Does the Rhino-Rack Road Warrior Rooftop Bike Carrier Suit Your 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3 we're doing a test fit of the Rhino-Rack Road Warrior roof-mounted bike rack. That part number is RVC036. 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 cam buckle strap. We're just going to push on this button here and pull start up to release that.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3 we're doing a test fit of a Thule Gateway XT Trunk-mount bike rack. That part number is TH9006XT. Now, we already have our bike secured down so we're first going to show you how we do that. We've got two cradles in place with three straps, two on our fame, and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. I'm going to start by pulling down and lifting up to release those. Then we'll be able to pull our bike off and set if off to the side. With that out of the way, let's start off with some measurements. First, it's going to be the overall what we're adding to our vehicle with our arms out.
Thule Trunk Bike Racks Review - 2012 Mazda 3 TH9001PRO
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3 we're doing a test fit of the Thule Raceway Pro Trunk Mount 2-Bike Rack. That part number is TH9001PRO. Now, we already have our bike secured down. I'm first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place with three straps, two on our frame and one is our anti-sway strap in the back. We're just going to pull down and lift up to release those.
Fit Test: Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda-3 we're doing a test fit of the Thule Passage trunk mount bike rack. That part number is TH910XT. We already have our bike secured down. I'm first going to show you how we do that. We have two cradles in place, with three straps. Two on our frame and one is our anti-sway strap in the back.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3 were going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 gauge-mounted bike carrier, part number TH9029. To mount our carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pinholes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it down with a wrench. Next, we want to check for rear vehicle access. So well grab the switch at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down. We want to make sure that we can open the trunk and access the cargo area even with the bike rack installed.
How to Install the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2012 Mazda 3
Today were working with the 2012 Mazda 3 and were going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH934XTR. To mount the carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch on our Mazda 3. Well make sure that we line up the hitch pinhole then well thread on our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Next we want to check for cargo area access. Well remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down. We want to make sure that we can open the trunk of our Mazda and access the cargo area even with the bike rack installed.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3, were going to be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform style bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To mount the carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a couple of clearance measurements. Weve got a bout 1-1/2 inch of clearance between the closest part of the bike carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Weve got about 8 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Mazda 3
Today on our 2012 Mazda 3 well be test fitting the Sportrack 2 hitch mounted bike carrier, part number A30901. To mount the carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin hole, insert our anti-rattle bolt and then tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over some clearance measurements. Weve got about 8 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. Weve got about 6 inches of clearance from the closest point of the carrier to the closest point of the vehicle.
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