2ez HITCH PLATFORM SYSTEM
 A hitch-mounted carrier that holds two bikes, this rack is ideal for outdoor-loving families. |
In all, the rack offers an impressive combination of design, durability, and affordability when you need to safely transport your bikes from point A to point B.
About SportRack
Located in Granby, Quebec SportRack started manufacturing automotive ski racks in 1980. The company's early focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has led to a product line featuring an array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks.
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Fantastic rack
This is a very well-made rack that works beautifully. The bikes are super secure, no scratches on anything (car or bikes) it's easy to install and set up and the price is good (you can get it for ~$135). The powdercoated finish is a nice touch, too.
The hitch pin is the screw type so it's a slight pain but worth it for the secure, totally quiet ride.
The rack fits a 1.25" receiver and an adapter is included to fit a 2" but I have no experience with that as my receiver is a 1.25".
I'll never go back to a frame-mount rack. (Hey, that rhymes...)
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2' receivers should avoid
The rack is decent. If I had a 1-1/4 receiver I might be thrilled, but the plastic adapter they provide for 2" hitches is a joke. Be prepared to try an find a suitable steel adapter for $20-$40 elsewhere if you use this rack because the provided plastic adapter is worthless. My rack sagged and drooped in the hitch before I even put the bikes on. I felt it necessary to use a ratchet strap attached to my pickup to support the weight of the rack and the bikes.
Better than the similar Swagman rack
The similar Swagman was OK, but had a few problems. After a year and a half we switched to this rack. Everything is more solid. The finish is better. The bikes are a little further from the car, which is nice. The square tube which goes into the hitch kicks upward, which prevents the grounding on driveways we would always get with the Swagman on our 1991 Miata.
Also, the wheel straps are extra security. We actually lost a bike off the back of the Swagman (not this rack). The top tube hook wasn't correctly ratcheted down, which can happen with tall bikes on these racks (see the reviews). Wheel straps like the one on this rack would have prevented that disaster. That said, the clamp bolts on this rack are quite secure, so it's probably safe enough to skip strapping the wheels down for short trips.
The price difference is currently about $30, but it's money well spent.
Product Features :
- Hitch-mounting bike rack system carries two bikes totaling no more than 90 pounds
- Rubberized hooks protect bikes' finish
- Hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit all bike frames and sizes
- Center post folds down when you need to access rear of your vehicle
- Fits 1.25- and two-inch receivers; hitch must have minimum Class II rating
Rating : 4.3
List Price : $199.95
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