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Hitch mounted Bicycle racks

Discussion in 'Product Reviews' started by ramonortiz55, Aug 2, 2016.

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  1. Jan 3, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    Btw, that’s not a Kuat, that’s a Yakima.
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    That was a Yakima that didnt last long. I dont have any rubbing/entanglement issues on the kuat sherpa 2.0.
     
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  3. Feb 3, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    1up racks are expensive, but probably the best. Aluminum so it won't rust and it's plenty thick stock material.
     
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  4. Feb 3, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    I was rear ended on the freeway last week, some lady following too close and driving aggressively ended up bumping my rack. Her front grill bumper and hood were crumpled. My one up, just scratched.
     
    medicfung, Feb 3, 2019
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  5. Mar 13, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    Love my Hollywood Trail Rider rack. Bought it for my fat bike . Bike sits in two hoops that hold tires vs platform. Whoops are adjustable so you can space bikes optimally, and two sets of hoops included for tires up to 2.5" wide and 5" wide. Collapsible, foldable, excellent ground and vehicle clearance, integrated locks included and keyed to hitch lock. And its one of the less expensive units.
     
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  6. Mar 13, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    I tried the Kuat NV 1, NV 2, and Sherpa 2, and none would clear my tailgate with or without bikes. So I went with the Rocky Mounts Backstage hitch mount rack and have been super happy with it.

    https://rockymounts.com/collections/hitch-racks/products/backstage-swing-away-platform-hitch-rack

    It’s well built, easy to use, and having full access to the bed without having to unload bikes has been extremely handy. The only downside is it’s a little heavy and the cable lock isn’t as slick as Kuat’s.

    You can kind of see it loaded with two bikes in this pic. It’s the best option I could find for my truck for a hitch mount 2-bike rack. 67C75B0B-AF80-45AE-A0AD-DB6D25A468EB.jpg
     
    cconzelmann, Mar 13, 2019
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  7. Mar 29, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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    I use the Yakima Bedrock and love it. Can fit four bikes pretty easily and keeps the bed free for everything else I need for bike/camp trips.
    I don't like hitch mounted racks. Too much road grime.

    https://www.yakima.com/bedrock-hd
     
    slnvail, Mar 29, 2019
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  8. Mar 30, 2019 at 11:25 PM
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    Marcmtb1, Mar 30, 2019
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  9. Apr 4, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    Does any of your hitch racks bounce or move when going over bumps? If so how you guys prevent it from bouncing? Using bolt and nut or just a locking pin?
     
    skyline88, Apr 4, 2019
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  10. Apr 5, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    CZC AUTO Hitch Tightener, Heavy Duty Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 1.25" and 2" Hitches, Reduce Movement from Hitch Tray Cargo Carrier Bike Rack Trailer Ball Mount, Rust Free (1)
    $10 CZC AUTO Hitch Tightener, Heavy Duty Anti-Rattle Stabilizer for 1.25" and 2" Hitches, Reduce Movement from Hitch Tray Cargo Carrier Bike Rack Trailer Ball Mount, Rust Free (1 Pack, Carbon Steel)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792RDPD6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0ncQCbZDGZ3X6
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    I do about half road biking and half mountain biking... would the Thule T2, 1UP, and Kuat N2 all work well with both thin and thick tires? Any issues opening the tailgate when using any of these bike racks?
     
    nola_jim, Apr 7, 2019
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  12. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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    The Kuat held both road and mountain tires great. Unfortunately I couldn’t open the tailgate all the ways with the rack horizontal or hinged down. I was bummed since it’s a really nice rack.
     
    cconzelmann, Apr 7, 2019
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  13. Apr 7, 2019 at 8:26 PM
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    Thanks for the information! That's definitely a concern of mine and for $500+ it's hard to ignore that.
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2019 at 10:14 PM
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    Kuat makes a 2" hitch mount swing out >2" receiver so you can convert any hitch mount to swing out.
     
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  15. Apr 12, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    I have tried many racks and all have failed over time From driving off road. I know they say not to wheel with your rack. Has anyone had luck with the 1up or Alta racks when wheeling?
     
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  16. Apr 15, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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    Well, I just bought the 1up super duty double. It will be arriving just in time for the weekend!:cheers:
     
    Dave-rass, Apr 15, 2019
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  17. May 3, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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    Ok does anyone have a bike mounted directed to a rear bumpers swing out?

    There is a photo on CBIs website that has that going on
     
    Jimmyturbo, May 3, 2019
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  18. May 3, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    For us with a large spare on the rear bumper the hitch rack was always gonna be an issue
     
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  19. May 3, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    I modified my @Mobtown Offroad swingout to do that. More info HERE

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    I have CBI bumper with dual swing out and hitch.image.jpg
     
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