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Thursday, February 25, 2010

Hollywood Racks Commuter 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver)

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Commuter 2 bike hitch rack for both 1 1/4" and 2" hitches.
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Technical Details

- Three bike capacity
- Soft rubber bike cradles
- Tilts down for easy access to vehicle's cargo area
- Arms folds down when not in use
- "No -wobble" hitch pin bolt keeps rack firmly secured to hitch
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Saturday, January 9, 2010

DPS10180 Rola 2-Bike Carrier

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- Universal, Fits most all types of bikes, Non-scratch bike grip
- High Strength safety straps, 90 lb capacity
- for use with DPS Cargo Tray
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Friday, December 18, 2009

Allen Trunk Racks Basic 2-Bike Carrier

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Fits sedans, hatchbacks, minions & SUVs.
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- Fits sedans, hatchbacks, mini vans & SUV's.
- Single configuration design eliminates headaches during set up and installation.
- 12" long carry arms easily accommodate two bicycles.
- Fully assembled - sets-up and installs in seconds.
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Advantage ASR-24 2-Bike Carrier - Black

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When you're heading to your favorite bike trail, this rugged 2-bike carrier gets you there--easy. Strong and convenient for use with station wagons, mini-vans, RVs, sport utility vehicles and light trucks, the carrier boasts tilting main tubes so you can reach into your vehicle's cargo area without having to remove your bikes.
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Technical Details

- Tilts away from vehicle allowing rear cargo access.
- Two inch main tube construction provides exceptional strength and rigidity.
- Corrosion resistant powder coat finish.
- Limited two year warranty.
- Requires 2x2 receiver.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009

Advantage 2-Bike Carrier - Black

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Tube tilts away from vehicle allowing rear cargo access. Two inch main tube construction provides exceptional strength and rigidity. Limited two year warranty. Corrosion resistant powder coat finish. Saddle holds that won't scratch your bike's finish. Swivel to accept women's and BMX bikes. Requires 1-1/4-inch receiver.
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Technical Details

- Tilts away from vehicle allowing rear cargo access.
- Two inch main tube construction provides exceptional strength and rigidity.
- Corrosion resistant powder coat finish.
- Limited two year warranty.
- Requires 1-1/4-inch receiver.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

ACAR 2-bike Bumper-mount Carrier

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Now you can carry bikes on your pop-up. The perfect answer to towing problems with pop-up campers. Simply mount one of these racks to the hard roof of any pop-up or tent trailer. Also available in a bumper-fit model for 4" rear bumpers. Heavy-duty aluminum construction. Fits bicycle tires up to 2 1/8" wide; Tiedowns and installation hardware included; Large platform carries extra gear when not hauling bikes. Choose the model that fits your carrying needs ONLINE Today! AVAILABLE SEPARATELY: ACAR 4-bike "Pop-up" or 4-bike Bumper-mount Carrier - word search in our Store for 'ACAR Bike Carriers'. ACAR 2-bike Bumper-mount Carrier
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Technical Details

- Great for pop-up trailers
- Heavy duty aluminum construction
- Fits bicycle tires up to 2 1/8" wide
- Tie downs and installation hardware included
- Can also be used to carry extra gear
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Monday, December 14, 2009

2-Bike Ball Mount Bike Rack

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This ball mount bike rack is a fast and easy solution for your bicycle transporting needs. These easy to use trailer ball mount bike racks attach under your hitch with your hitch ball and nut securing the 2 bike carrier. This ball mount bike rack can conveniently haul two bikes and requires no additional bike rack adapter. Each bicycle carrier features a 1 Year Warranty. Designed with strong 2" diameter steel tubing with a thick black powder coat, this bike rack will last longer than your bicycles. This 2-bike bicycle carrier features a securing plate and securing knob to tighten your bikes to the carrier. Once tightened, the bikes can be locked to the ball mounted bike rack via a locking hole drilled into both the plate and the carrier (lock not included).
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Technical Details

- 1 Year Warranty
- Requires NO bike rack adapter
- Rubber coated cradle seats won't scratch your bikes
- Works on balls with ¾" threaded shanks
- Strong 2" steel tubing with black powder coating
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Hollywood Racks HR2100 Boomer 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25-Inch Receiver)

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Bikes lock to rack, rack locks to vehicle. Holds bikes by top tube/lower bar for stability.
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Technical Details

- Heavy-duty rack mounts on 1.25-inch hitch, holds 2 bikes
- Locking cradles to prevent theft
- Anti-sway tie-down bar for extra stability
- "No-wobble/no-tools" hitch system with locking pin
- Limited warranty against defects
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Customer Buzz
 "Excellent" 2009-09-21
By Felix Hutchins
I purchased this bike rack for occasional afternoon rides. It was all i expected and more. It is sturdily built and easy to install. (suggest having 2 people for installation). The rack comes on and off very easy and and is tight with the car on bumps and curves. Wobbles little or none with tie straps. I would definitely recommend this. Not only does it look good but it performs well. I can now drive with it on my car without even glancing back.

Customer Buzz
 "Great quality 2-bike rack for the money" 2008-01-12
By Rob Brandt (San Francisco, CA)
Solid construction - about 30lbs out of the box. Tough gray outer coating on the tubes. Thick sidewalls on the tubes and hitch insert. Hollywood does good to have a hitch pin lock and top bar lock included with the rack. Anti-wobble feature and small anti-sway bar work well. Carried two Konas easily. I liked the quality of this product - as good or better than racks from the other two common name manufacturers I looked at.



Hollywood Racks customer service is great. I had to have one small accessory part replaced that was damaged in shipping. They had the new part to me by the end of the week. Good communication and no hassle. Nice people to deal with.

Customer Buzz
 "Great Bike Rack" 2007-12-29
By F. Schneider (USA)
Thank you for this amazing bike rack. You provided me with a UPS shipping number that allowed me to be home when the rack was delivered. Very fast polite service from UPS too. Rack fit right on, however, took more than 40 minutes. For the price and service this was second to none.

F Schneider


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hollywood Racks GORDO 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack for beach cruisers

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Gordo G2 trunk rack for beach cruisers.
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Technical Details

- Two bike capacity
- Soft rubber bike cradles
- Wide 22'' arm spacing to accomdate beach cruisers
- Quick release adjustment hubs fits most vehicles
- Comes Fully pre-assembled
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 "Perfect for my Townie bike" 2009-08-28
By Kay (Michigan)
This is a great bike rack for the back of my Subaru Forester. It fits my Electra Townie bike perfectly and I don't have to lift the bike up too high. At first the side straps kept slipping down until (duh!) I figured out that they have to be attached higher on the trunk where they will not slip. This rack is very easy to put on and take off.


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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Thule 968 Thruway 2-Bike Trunk Rack

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Quick bike carrying solution on a budget. Holds 2 bikes and folds down for storage.FEATURES: Holds 2 bikes up to 105 lbs. 6 Straps secure rack to vehicle. Folds for storage. Single pivot hub for quick set-up and storage. Soft, conforming cradles and straps secure bicycles to carrier. Please call us toll free at (800)690-5220 or click the following link to see what Thule Rack and Fit Kit you need to RACK YOUR CAR. 968 , thule # 968 thruway ll 2 bike carriers , thule bike carriers , foldable bike carriers , 2 bike carriers , two bike carriers , vehicle bike carriers , bike carriers , carriers
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Technical Details

- Perfect, quick bike carrying solution for those on a budget
- Holds up to 2 bicycles, and up to 105 pounds
- Simple rack system folds down for storage, while single pivot hub provides quick set-up and storage
- Uses 6 straps to hold securely to your vehicle, and soft, conforming cradles and straps that secure bicycles to the carrier
- Constructed of a high-strength steel frame, resin components, and polyamide straps, and weighs 12 pounds
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Customer Buzz
 "Never!" 2009-07-07
By Oleg St. (San Francisco, CA, USA)
This rack is a piece of junk. Arms are wide-spread and not suitable for many types of bikes. On many sedans your bike will be too close to the trunk - pedals will cratch the paint. The bikes are also too close to each other. It is a real pain to get two bikes on this rack. NEVER buy it!


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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Yakima HoldUp 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack with Lock Cable (1.25-Inch Receiver)

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Easily carry up to two bikes whether driving across the country or simply heading to the trail with the Yakima Holdup two-bike hitch-mount rack. The Holdup is equipped with premium StrongArm technology, which not only protects your bikes but also makes it possible to load each one in 10 seconds or less. No more fussing with the bike rack for several minutes while the family waits impatiently in the car. In addition, the Holdup folds up when not in use thanks to the premium pin release, which also folds down to give you access to the rear of the vehicle. Finally, the Holdup's adjustable rear straps let you carry bikes of any size, type, design, color, creed, or flavor right out of the box. Other details include best-in-class wheel straps, a LockDown security cable, a RocSteady hitch tongue for greater stability, and an integrated bottle opener. Designed to fit 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers, the Holdup carries a limited lifetime warranty. The Yakima Hold Up 2 Bike Hitch Mounted Bicycle Rack is designed for quick and easy bicycle loading and unloading while allowing convenient access to the rear of your vehicle. It fits virtually any bike frame - without additional adapters. The Hold Up easily folds up for storage and down for rear vehicle access. Hold Up includes an integrated cable lock to secure your bike to your rack and your rack to the vehicle.
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- Two-bike hitch-mount rack designed to fit 1-1/4-inch hitch receivers
- Lets you carry up to 2 bikes on the rear of your vehicle
- StrongArm technology protects your bikes and shortens loading time
- RocSteady hitch tongue provides stability; LockDown security cable
- Adjustable rear straps fit any size or type of bike; lifetime warranty
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Monday, November 2, 2009

Allen Basic 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

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Basic trunk mounted 2-bike carrier
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- Fits most sedans, hatchbacks, minivans & SUV's
- Single configuration design eliminates headaches during set-up & installation
- 12" long carry arms easily accommodate up to 2- bicycles
- Fully assembled - sets up and installs in seconds
- Lifetime on workmanship and material
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Customer Buzz
 "It's OK" 2009-06-23
By RSRCHB4UBY (CA USA)
This bike rack is OK. I feel a little uneasy using it for two bikes as it feels a bit flimsy.



I wish it had some sort of holders for bike frames (The way it is made the holder is just a metal pipe). Also, I think the tie is too short to secure TWO bikes (one is OK) I would use additional ties to carry two bikes.

Customer Buzz
 "Basic but effective" 2008-06-29
By J. VanDyke (Milwaukee, WI USA)
I was looking for a cheap but sturdy and easy to use trunk mounted bike rack and this one was great. It's a great value. It easily holds our two bikes and when properly installed on the car shifts very little (some shift is due to the give of the foam interfaces). I have driven with it on the interstate up to 75 miles per hour. It is important to note that the rack will shift more if the bottom strap (leading to under the bumper or under the hatch) is not pulled tight enough to distend the elastic section.



I recommend being careful when installing the rack as the hooks are metal and may damage the finish of the car. However, I have had no damage to mine as of yet by taking care not to allow the hooks to bang or drag across my car. If you are worried about it anyway, you might add a little rubber or foam padding to the hooks.



All in all, this is a great basic bike rack. Not bad at all for under $40.

Customer Buzz
 "Works great" 2008-06-07
By T. Talbot (Atlanta, GA)
Simple setup. Compact and sturdy. Affordable. It holds my bike with no problems doing 80mph on the freeway, or 10mph on bumpy back roads.

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 "just what I wanted" 2007-12-31
By ASL4U (Rochester NY)
The product arrived very quickly, and I figured out how to attach it to my car (HHR) in 15 minutes but I did use the "wisdom" I'd seen from other reviews and have made paint protecting pads for the metal clips that hold this thing to the car.

My bike went on easily - I was nervous about tying it down and uncertain if it was going to move while I drove - but it was just fine. I even went on the freeway for a short distance (one exit) - no problems!



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 "Excellent product" 2007-11-22
By Quotidian Blake (Bountiful, UT USA)
I bought this bike rack on a recommendation from my friend. I've hauled two bikes about 700 miles on 10 or 15 separate occasions and never had any problems. The pads are excellent, (and I've heard that's key if you don't want dings in your car.)


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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Swagman XTC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver)

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Transports up to 2 bikes, fits both a 2" and 1-1/4" hitch receiver with a built in anti-wobble hitch device. The XTC2 carries a wide variety of bike frames without the hassle of removing wheels. Push button ratchet arm easily adjust to secure your bike. Bike hooks have a soft-frame friendly coating to protect the bike's finish. Easily adjust to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel holders. Rack folds up for easy storage when not in use. Center arm folds down to allow access to the rear of vehicle without removing the rack.
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- Transports up to 2 bikes
- Fits 2" and 1 1/4" hitch receiver
- Built in anti-wobble hitch device
- Now with new push button ratcheting arms
- Center arm folds down to allow access to the rear of vehicle without removing the rack
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Customer Buzz
 "BUY this one!" 2009-09-08
By Wayne Thornton (Sacramento CA)
This is an awesome rack. Bikes are loaded in less than 1 minute! I could not be happier.

Customer Buzz
 "Fantastic- Greatly Relieved" 2009-07-22
By Miles R. Granger (Libby, MT)
What a relief! I spent many a hour looking/researching/contemplating on the next rack I should get after my last one suffered an epic failure.



I have a Mazda 3 sedan and my concerns were:



-I have an expensive and heavy freeride bike.. which bent my last rack.

-My bike is oddly shaped (2007 KingFisher) and hangs on those "racks" very awkwardly... maybe this lead to the rack bending in the first place?

-With the sedan, the bike isn't shielded from the wind like a SUV.

-I drive 45 min on a regular basis to the trails I like at 65+ mph.



Putting it all together was easy peezy. Impressed with the construction. Went for the XTC since I have a semi steep driveway and was skeptical whether the XC would scrape.



Once you have the wheel slots lined up. Putting the bike on is so simple its stupid. Makes you feel like you should do something more.. but that bike isn't going ANYWHERE! Enjoy the ratcheting system and the fact you can lock your bikes in. (locks not included)



Set my two wheeled, 40lb, 8" of travel fun onto the rack and set off for the trails. Cruising along at a cool 65 I was soon satisfied with it's stellar performance. Very little movement. Mozied along going 75mph now. Within 15min of arriving there was the infamous bridge crossing that when taken at the speed limit 65mph will make a noticeable bump up onto the bridge followed by a vicious bump off.. (did my last rack in)



In the spirit of science I took it at 85mph. Very impressive! Very sturdy indeed!



Kept a ratchet in the trunk to take it off once I got to the trails, I would advise getting a lock washer when putting the threaded bolt through.. I'm sure it won't come loose without one.. but it provided peace of mind for me.



Final Note: Great bike rack, very glad I got it! I used other bike racks and always found myself looking in the rear view mirror to see how the bikes were doing... not anymore! They're staying put!

Customer Buzz
 "Nice, but some improvement possible" 2009-06-29
By Jason Davidson (Clinton Township, MI)
I bought this to use on the back of my 2008 Dodge Caliber for my two Comfort Bikes. The main issue I have with the rack is that while the bar is supposed to tilt sideways to make it easier to put the bikes on, I am pretty much unable to do with the two hooks in place - it doesn't give me the clearance. Secondly, the bikes seem to wabble when driving, but I am confident they are not going anywhere (especially after I drove 12 hours each way from Detroit to Minneapolis with them).



Other than those to issues, the rack is very nice and it securely holds the bikes in place. It is FAR easier to use then the truck mounted one that we have for the other car, and the adjustable tire slots allows you to customize the hold for your bike.



Once slight addition I made was buying a coated security cable (the one that seems to have a plastic coating with a loop on either end - be sure that it is not too long). I put one loop on the main up right bar of the rack, then put it through the tires of each bike then locked it to the hitch (it just gave me the added comfort of locking everything together.

Customer Buzz
 "Very glad I bought this" 2009-06-21
By R. Mimbs
Whether you specifically buy the Swagman or not, my strongest recommendation is to get a bike carrier that attaches via a hitch and has the bikes sit on their wheels rather than hang from a bar by a strap. You just feel more confident that your bikes are secure. You feel more secure while you are driving and you feel more secure when you have to leave your car unattended (assuming you use a locking hitch pin and lock for the bicycle hook arms). If you are going to need a bike carrier more than once, buy one of this type. It's also the best option for women's bikes, which don't have the top bar. (I never trusted aftermarket bars that attached to the seat post and handlebars.)



Things to know (in general):



> Don't go to your car dealership for a hitch. It's the most expensive option. You can get a hitch online for $150 or less and installation should be approximately $50 at any mechanic or auto body shop. The hitch can also be purchased at your local auto parts store, but will be slightly more.

> You want ratcheting bike hook arms (like the swagman). It is so much simpler and faster.

> You might need a can of Rust-Oleum to cover any places where the "protective powder coating" has been scratched off. A can is less than five bucks at any hardware store and you don't want to allow exposed bare metal, which can rust.



Things to know (about the Swagman specifically)



PROS

> holds bikes quite tight and you do not worry at all that they will fall off.

> The anti-wobble hitch pin works.

> Would be difficult (but not impossible) to steal if you use both locking hitch pin and barrel lock for the bike arms.

> Accommodates any size bike, even very small or women's bikes.

> Folds up into very tiny space when not in use. Does not obstruct view out back window.

> Easy to remove and re-attach with say... teenage boy strength required.

> I can open the trunk on my Mazda 3 with it installed (so long as there is no bike on it).

> Very nicely priced as compared to the models from Tule and Yakima.



CONS

> Sometimes the bike arm for one bike will be in the way of you installing a lock on the other bike arm. This would leave one bike unprotected. (This is my one star reduction)

> The little rubber covers for the bike arm hook release lever like to slide off. This is a minor annoyance and does not warrant any reduction in the rating.



OTHER

> If your bikes' top bars are of similar height, you can likely get by with only one lock for the bike arms. If the bikes are the same height, the top bike arm will likely sit so close to the bottom that the bottom one could not be lifted high enough to remove the bike anyway. However, if the two bikes are of dissimilar size, you might need two locks.

> Buy the locking anti-wobble hitch pin (sold separately). It's worth the piece of mind. Also buy a RATCHETING 7/8in crescent wrench to tighten it.

> The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider seems almost identical to this product. Check out both before purchasing.



-RM

Customer Buzz
 "This Style of Bike Rack is the Way to Go!" 2009-05-13
By 10-2-Go (Beaumont, Texas United States)
I have a 1-1/4" Class I hitch on my 2003 Toyota Camry, and the Swagman XTC2 is great for carrying my and my husband's mountain bikes. The XTC2 comes with an adapter for use with a 2" hitch that seems very sturdy--two pieces of metal that sandwich around the rack's 1-1/4" shank and are secured using the supplied bolt. I didn't need the adapter, though, for my Class I hitch. Putting it together and attaching it to my hitch took about 20-25 minutes. I bought Swagman's locking anti-rattle threaded hitch pin to use instead of the supplied threaded hitch pin. Adjusting the wheel hoops to fit both mountain bikes was not as easy as I thought it would be. Luckily, I only have to do that once since I'll only use it to carry our two bikes! My problem was positioning the bicycles so that the ratcheting bike hook that is in the lower position on the center post was far enough down on the center post so that the upper hook could in turn be pushed down far enough to securely hold down the top tube of the other bike (the padded bike hooks that ratchet to press down on and hold the top tube of each bike are situated one on top of the other on the center post, one hook pointing toward the trunk, the other pointing away from the trunk). I hope that makes sense. Because both of our mountain bikes have top tubes that slant downward from the head tube (at the base of the handle bars) to the seat tube, the only way (after much experimentation and adjustment) I could get both bikes secured was to position them facing in the same direction but with one further forward and the other further backward in relation to the center post. This way, the lower hook is at the lowest point of Bike A's top tube (close to the seat tube) and the upper hook contacts Bike B's top tube closer to the handlebars, where the top tube is higher. Again, I hope that makes sense! And maybe I'm the only one who had this problem, but all the pictures of the bike rack that I could find showed the front wheel hoops relatively close to each other and the back wheel hoops relatively close to each other, which is not how I had to adjust mine. And, I could not find clear pictures of the rack with two bikes on it. The reason I chose the XTC2 over the cheaper XC2 is because the XTC2 has a shank that angles upward from the hitch receiver, allowing extra ground clearance since the Camry is not very high off the ground (the XC2 appears to have a straight shank). So far, I have not had it scrape the ground, although I am careful to avoid really steep driveways. Once I got the wheel hoops adjusted, it's been a breeze. Place the bike wheels in the hoops, lower the ratcheting bike hooks (each hook has a place for a lock--not included--to prevent the hook release from being pressed), hook the supplied sturdy rubber securing straps over each wheel, and off you go--takes a minute or two at most! Watch out to make sure you don't scratch your car with a bike pedal. No more dangling bikes blowing in the wind like the standard bike rack design. The rack folds up easily so it can be placed in the trunk when not in use. It's made of very sturdy powder-coated steel and weighs 33 pounds according to Amazon; 34 pounds according to Swagman. All in all, I could not be happier with this purchase and recommend it to anyone looking for a two-bike, hitch-mount bike rack.

Added 5/13/2009: I forgot to mention that there were two small silver screws (about 1/2" long) included that were not mentioned in the assembly instructions0. I discovered on another website that one goes into the hole on the end of each arm to prevent the wheel hoops from sliding off the ends.

6/11/2009 Update: Took a 5-day, 1100-mile road trip with my husband and the two bikes. The bike rack performed like a champ, even at hubby's standard 80+ mph driving speed! Just wanted to note a couple of things: the road vibration does loosen the wheel hoop knobs, so I got in the habit of checking them regularly. The two round screws on the underside that attach the rack to the shank also loosened, but they only had to be tightened once (make sure you keep the supplied hex wrench easily accessible so you can tighten them--the wrench fits into the center of each hex screw). I did notice that one of the padded hooks became more difficult to remove--the hook release would not depress. We had to use a key to put upward pressure on the bottom of the release and wiggle it a bit. Once it was depressed, the hook was difficult to slide off. I am going to try WD40 to see if that helps. We only scraped the ground twice, both times on very steep driveways (where others had also scraped--you could see the gouges in the asphalt). All in all, a super enjoyable mountain biking trip made more enjoyable by this easy-to-use bike rack!


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