Hitch Racks - Recommendations needed

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"Mr B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Howdy,

I'm in the market for a trailer htich bike rack and am
looking for any

general recommendations. I

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want a 4 bike holder that is made for a 2" hitch and
doesn't need some

sort of adaptor.

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From what I've gathered, Thule, Saris, and Yakima seem to
be the top

brands. I've also seen other

Quoted message said:

brands at local stores and wanted to get input on pros and
cons so I don't

buy something and find my

Quoted message said:

bike behind me on the freeway.

Here are the ones I've come across recently at local
stores: Schwinn 4 bike hitch rack (Dunhams) - $119 Thule
934 (Sport Mart) $174 Saris T-Rax (Local bike shop) $169
Impact Stealth (online) $150ish Outback HitchRack
(Target) $99

I'm sure the Saris or Thule would be the highest quality
but I hadn't ever

seen the Schwinn one

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before and was told it was relatively new at the SportMart
I was at.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or would
recommend one over

the other, please let me

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know. The rack would probably only be used a couple times
per year so I'm

leaning towards the

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cheaper ones but a open to other info.

Thanks.

If you have a trailer hitch mounted bike rack would you bike
always be behind you?

"Mr B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Howdy,

I'm in the market for a trailer htich bike rack and am
looking for any

general recommendations. I

Quoted message said:

want a 4 bike holder that is made for a 2" hitch and
doesn't need some

sort of adaptor.

Quoted message said:

From what I've gathered, Thule, Saris, and Yakima seem to
be the top

brands. I've also seen other

Quoted message said:

brands at local stores and wanted to get input on pros and
cons so I don't

buy something and find my

Quoted message said:

bike behind me on the freeway.

Here are the ones I've come across recently at local
stores: Schwinn 4 bike hitch rack (Dunhams) - $119 Thule
934 (Sport Mart) $174 Saris T-Rax (Local bike shop) $169
Impact Stealth (online) $150ish Outback HitchRack
(Target) $99

I'm sure the Saris or Thule would be the highest quality
but I hadn't ever

seen the Schwinn one

Quoted message said:

before and was told it was relatively new at the SportMart
I was at.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or would
recommend one over

the other, please let me

Quoted message said:

know. The rack would probably only be used a couple times
per year so I'm

leaning towards the

Quoted message said:

cheaper ones but a open to other info.

Thanks.

"Mr B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Howdy,

I'm in the market for a trailer htich bike rack and am
looking for any

general recommendations. I

Quoted message said:

want a 4 bike holder that is made for a 2" hitch and
doesn't need some

sort of adaptor.

Quoted message said:

From what I've gathered, Thule, Saris, and Yakima seem to
be the top

brands. I've also seen other

Quoted message said:

brands at local stores and wanted to get input on pros and
cons so I don't

buy something and find my

Quoted message said:

bike behind me on the freeway.

Here are the ones I've come across recently at local
stores: Schwinn 4 bike hitch rack (Dunhams) - $119 Thule
934 (Sport Mart) $174 Saris T-Rax (Local bike shop) $169
Impact Stealth (online) $150ish Outback HitchRack
(Target) $99

I'm sure the Saris or Thule would be the highest quality
but I hadn't ever

seen the Schwinn one

Quoted message said:

before and was told it was relatively new at the SportMart
I was at.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or would
recommend one over

the other, please let me

Quoted message said:

know. The rack would probably only be used a couple times
per year so I'm

leaning towards the

Quoted message said:

cheaper ones but a open to other info.

Thanks.

I have a Swagman XP fold down bike rack. It connects to my
2" hitch. Very sturdy, solid build. The cradles can be
installed on an angle to accommodate angular top tubes and
the padding does a good job of protecting the finish. They
are also made out of steel unlike the Thule which provides a
bit more confidence while doing long trips - I only look
back every 30 minutes or so, instead of the 5 minute
intervals because of the plastic straps. I love my bikes,
wouldn't want to lost them to the highway!

www.swagmanbikeracks.com

If anyone's interested, I have a used Draftmaster 2" hitch
mounted bike carrier that I'd make someone a heck of a deal
on. The rack is very stout and carries up to four bikes
vertically via fork mounts. I'm located in Portland, Oregon
and would be happy to answer any questions about the rack or
even show it to someone if they were from the area. -Neil

"Simon" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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"Mr B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Howdy,

I'm in the market for a trailer htich bike rack and am
looking for any

general recommendations. I

Quoted message said:

want a 4 bike holder that is made for a 2" hitch and
doesn't need some

sort of adaptor.

Quoted message said:

From what I've gathered, Thule, Saris, and Yakima seem
to be the top

brands. I've also seen other

Quoted message said:

brands at local stores and wanted to get input on pros
and cons so I

don't

Quoted message said:

buy something and find my

Quoted message said:

bike behind me on the freeway.

Here are the ones I've come across recently at local
stores: Schwinn 4 bike hitch rack (Dunhams) - $119 Thule
934 (Sport Mart) $174 Saris T-Rax (Local bike shop) $169
Impact Stealth (online) $150ish Outback HitchRack
(Target) $99

I'm sure the Saris or Thule would be the highest quality
but I hadn't

ever

Quoted message said:

seen the Schwinn one

Quoted message said:

before and was told it was relatively new at the
SportMart I was at.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or would
recommend one

over

Quoted message said:

the other, please let me

Quoted message said:

know. The rack would probably only be used a couple
times per year so

I'm

Quoted message said:

leaning towards the

Quoted message said:

cheaper ones but a open to other info.

Thanks.

I have a Swagman XP fold down bike rack. It connects to my
2" hitch.

Very

Quoted message said:

sturdy, solid build. The cradles can be installed on an
angle to accommodate angular top tubes and the padding
does a good job of

protecting

Quoted message said:

the finish. They are also made out of steel unlike the
Thule which

provides

Quoted message said:

a bit more confidence while doing long trips - I only look
back every 30 minutes or so, instead of the 5 minute
intervals because of the plastic straps. I love my bikes,
wouldn't want to lost them to the highway!

www.swagmanbikeracks.com

I currently use the Thule model but mine doesn't have the
fold down arms so it is a bit cheaper and not as
convenient but it is the same idea. I find that the
cradles tend to slip around a bit so it isn't that great.
One thing I would recommend is to look at hollywood or
sportwork bike rack, they do tend to be more expensive but
I think overall they will be better fit for holding most
bikes and being secure. I would look at those two if price
is not an object. Good luck.

"Mr B" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Howdy,

I'm in the market for a trailer htich bike rack and am
looking for any

general recommendations. I

Quoted message said:

want a 4 bike holder that is made for a 2" hitch and
doesn't need some

sort of adaptor.

Quoted message said:

From what I've gathered, Thule, Saris, and Yakima seem to
be the top

brands. I've also seen other

Quoted message said:

brands at local stores and wanted to get input on pros and
cons so I don't

buy something and find my

Quoted message said:

bike behind me on the freeway.

Here are the ones I've come across recently at local
stores: Schwinn 4 bike hitch rack (Dunhams) - $119 Thule
934 (Sport Mart) $174 Saris T-Rax (Local bike shop) $169
Impact Stealth (online) $150ish Outback HitchRack
(Target) $99

I'm sure the Saris or Thule would be the highest quality
but I hadn't ever

seen the Schwinn one

Quoted message said:

before and was told it was relatively new at the SportMart
I was at.

If anyone has firsthand experience with these or would
recommend one over

the other, please let me

Quoted message said:

know. The rack would probably only be used a couple times
per year so I'm

leaning towards the

Quoted message said:

cheaper ones but a open to other info.

Thanks.