Suggestions for a bike rack for rear of SUV
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bonefish101
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Thule easyfold XT-2 has been a lifesaver for me
6zfshdb
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- Northeast Pennsylvania
There are many good receiver hitch racks out there depending on your total bike weight. Some are pricey though.
Lately, I've been seeing quite a few of these: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200696941_200696941
If you have a receiver hitch and are handy with tools, it might be an option. It's less than $90 and can be used for other cargo. Most just use Velcro straps to hold bike tires to the rack mesh and bungees to keep them upright. A side ramp makes loading easier by just rolling the bikes up onto the rack without lifting.
Lately, I've been seeing quite a few of these: https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200696941_200696941
If you have a receiver hitch and are handy with tools, it might be an option. It's less than $90 and can be used for other cargo. Most just use Velcro straps to hold bike tires to the rack mesh and bungees to keep them upright. A side ramp makes loading easier by just rolling the bikes up onto the rack without lifting.
GSD Dad
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After some research, I went with a Hollywood Bike Rack. It will carry two Ebikes, up to 80 pounds each. It is not a “small rack” and it doesn’t fold very small. It is built very well. I have done two trips with it already. One 700+ mile with my Specialized Turbo Como 3.0 and one 200+ with mine and my friends Como as well. I bought it on Amazon and it was easy to assemble. Also easy to load the bikes and holds them securely. Both times is worked awesome.
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Sunnyday1
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I've got a 1up bike rack. The build quality and ease of use is great, worth every penny. Holds up to 75 lbs per bike.
https://www.1up-usa.com
https://www.1up-usa.com
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Tars Tarkas
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I have a Hollywood rack for two fat tire bikes. I only use one slot but expect to occasionally use both. I'm very happy with the choice. There are some other nice racks out there though.
As for the cargo tray, bungies aren't going to hold a bike in place! You could probably come up with something that would work if have enough extra metal and you can weld, grind, cut, and drill well enough but a Hollywood rack would probably end up being cheaper and probably have a much greater peace of mind level.
TT
As for the cargo tray, bungies aren't going to hold a bike in place! You could probably come up with something that would work if have enough extra metal and you can weld, grind, cut, and drill well enough but a Hollywood rack would probably end up being cheaper and probably have a much greater peace of mind level.
TT
+1 from me...Does a great job but it is not cheep.
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