Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I've owned and used many different style bike racks in the past.I highly, highly recommend this bike rack!
PROS:
+folds up quickly and can compactly stay mounted behind your car
+extremely sturdy (weighs 33 lbs)
+almost zero sway (includes threaded pin)
+bikes don't move at all when driving at high speeds
+very adjustable
+sufficient clearance that bikes don't scrape car
+very affordable
CONS:
-maybe don't pinch your fingers..?:-)
-this 1.25" model can only hold 2 bikes -- no adapters to upgrade to 4 bikes.
-given enough time a bike thief could disassemble this rack using wrenches.Locks would slow them down (see below) but not eliminate risk.
I'm using this on a 2003 Honda Accord with a 1.25" Draw-Tite hitch receiver that I bought from[...].(Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese are all made by the same parent company!)
FYI- I believe Amazon has the wrong manufacturer part number (MFG P/N) listed for this item as of October 2008.The Swagman bike rack that Amazon is selling here is actually MFG P/N 64625... it only fits on a 1.25" hitch receiver.I just bought it, so I'm sure.It's not to be confused with MFG P/N 64670 (newer model that fits BOTH 1.25" and 2" hitch receivers but has different design and weighs about 34 lbs) or MFG P/N 64650 (fits 2" hitch receivers only).
Again, this bike rack is the model that ONLY work on 1.25" hitch receivers.
UPDATE February 2009: As far as security goes...
(1) Swagman makes a 1/2" diameter threaded hitch receiver lock (MFG P/N 64029) that will lock this bike rack to your hitch.
(2) You will also want to purchase 2 regular padlocks to lock your bikes to the bike rack -- your local hardware store will have these.
(3) You will probably also want to purchase a 1/2" diameter NON-threaded hitch receiver lock for this bike rack -- you can't tell from the Amazon picture, but there is a 2nd quick release bolt at the bottom of the rack that could allow bike thieves quick access.I purchased Master Lock Receiver Hitch Lock 1/2" (MFG P/N 1472DAT "Barbell Series") for about $15 at my local hitch store.Note that this is in addition to the item I mentioned in #1 above.The newer Swagman model (64670) has a different design and probably won't need this.
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Product Description:
The XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack from Swagman is a versatile hitch-mount rack that can easily accommodate children's and adult bikes, downhill bikes, cruiser bikes, full-suspension bikes, BMX bikes, "Y" frame designs, and much more (and without the hassle of removing wheels). The XC slides into a two-inch receiver and carries up to two bikes (with an option to carry up to four bikes with another module, available separately).
Swagman's XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Rack easily adjusts to accommodate a wide variety of bike frames. The XC easily adjusts to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel hoops. Its frame grip arms feature a soft, frame-friendly coating to protect your bike's finish. When not in use, the rack folds up for easy storage.
Specifications:
Capacity: Two bikes
Mount: 2-inch hitch
Hitch: Fits Class 3 hitch
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