SARIS T-RAX PRO 4 BIKE Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are looking for an easy to remove hitch mounted rack that has a locking mechanism to lock both the bike rack and your bikes (to the rack), this is the one for you.
You can safely carb out after a long bike ride at your favorite eatery and not worry about anyone stealing the bikes off you rack.

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The better way to get away. Accommodates 2 to 4 bikes in 1-1/4" and 2" hitch sizes. Bikes lock to the rack, and the rack locks to your vehicle for added security. Adjustable pivoting anti-sways and hold-downs keep bikes stable and secure. Tilting arms with a simple pin removal. Hassle Free Hitch design makes rack installation tool-free and a snap. Please note - a $20 oversize shipping charge applies to this item

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Swagman XP Fold Down 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Swagman's claim on this rack is that it:
"provides the ultimate in flexibility to accommodate a variety of bike frame designs"
So I figured I'd spend a little extra $$ on the rack and avoid buying a bunch of crossbars. Unfortunately, the rotating cradles are so big that quite a few bikes (including my GT XCR) start having trouble fitting into them without quite a bit of twisting and pushing, on top of that pretty much render crossbars useless.
It is a good rack but I'd recommend getting the non-rotating cradles if you really want more flexibility in the bikes it can accommodate.

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The XP Xtreme Performance provides the ultimate in flexibility to accommodate today's wide variety of bike frame designs while still maintaining all the advantages of having a hitch mounted bike rack. The XP is available in 3, 4, and 5 bike models with individually adjustable rotating cradles.These cradles: (1) Allow very fast loading and unloading of XP bikes. (2) Rotate to allow your bikes to be carried with the wheels level to the ground and provide greater ground clearance.(3)Come standard with a locking knob for added security.(4) Are deeper and wider to accommodate up to a 2" frame tube.(5) Have a soft Kraton vinyl cushioning, which is grooved for cables and provides a secure, scratch free ride for your bike. The XP, with its rugged all steel construction coupled with its locking feature, provides one of the stronges most robust products in the market today.

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Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)This bike rack is finished very nicely with very few exposed nuts and bolts. It comes with anti-sway supports that fold down and attach to the vertical seat post tube on your bike and keep the bike from rocking back and forth while traveling.
It is also very well built but it has a few flaws that are worth mentioning. The integrated locking cable would be handy but it was VERY difficult to stuff back into its storage compartment (located in the vertical support arm) but your mileage may vary. The cable felt like it was longer than its storage space so much pushing and twisting was needed to put it back.
The rack is also very large and VERY heavy, much more so than would appear in the pictures. This could make it a bit awkward to install on your vehicle but it should be very sturdy because it uses a threaded bolt to attach itself to the hitch.
I also noticed that the provided lock for the hitch bolt wouldn't engage if the safety pin was in place. It works fine without the pin but installing the cotter pin doesn't provide enough surface for the lock to grip onto apparently. This could just be a flaw with the one I had so you might have better luck.
I never actually tested this rack with a bike because I wasn't able to install it on my car. The part that goes into the receiver hitch was too long for the hitch on my Honda so the locking bolt holes wouldn't line up. The Thule Ridgeline appears to be very similar to this model (and hopefully has a shorter hitch mount =).

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The classic shuttle problemyou can take four bikes to the trailhead, but you can't get in to the back of your SUV. This is not the case with the folding Yakima Flipside 4 Bike Rack. Once you unload this Yakima rack, you can fold it 90-degrees to the right and get into the back of your rig. The Flipside's support bars also fold out of the way when you're not driving around without a bunch of bikes on the back. Yakima didn't stop there either. They planned ahead far enough to even add an integrated bottle opener for trailhead celebrations.Product Features
Bike Capacity: 4
Compatibility: 2in hitch, 1.25in hitch
Locks Included: no
Recommended Use: hauling bikes
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

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Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I drive a Honda Element and had been putting my bike in my vehicle for 2+ years. It can be a little labor intensive and can take an 15+ minutes of my day taking out my kid's car seats, folding up the rear seats, taking off the bike's front wheel (and then putting everything back again before the family can go out again). I finally talked my wife into letting me get a hitch mount rack and I'm glad I bought the DoubleDown. I almost made the mistake of buying "cheaper" and I'm glad I didn't; this thing is a well made cycling tool. I've kept the rack on for a few weeks now - it tilts out more than enough for me to open the back of my Element. Now, I have my bike with me 5 or 6 days a week for rides instead of just 2 or 3 times a week.
I was initially concerned because for the first 24 hours it sounded like the rack was rattling around too much but I simply hadn't tightened it enough. A few quick turns with the corresponding socket/ratchet and I can't even tell the rack is back there. I should also mention that Yakima provides a few tools to assemble the rack; all you really need is a screwdriver. You should have a few wrenches and maybe a socket set ready to make sure everything is nice and tight - it comes together in a few minutes. Assembly = piece of cake.
It might be a good idea to visit a store like REI to touch a few of these racks in person first - Thule makes a similar product. Shop around to see who might have the best prices and then come back to Amazon - You'll find a few vendors with free shipping.
*Well built
*Convenient
*Easy to assemble
*Well built (to me, that's the best part)

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Not only does the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack carry four rigs to the trailhead, it also folds out of the way so you can get into the back of your car without going over the back seat. When you're not hauling around a bunch of cross country bikes or big downhill rides, the DoubleDown's support bars fold down to and say out of the way. Yakima used their SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles to keep the bikes from bumping into each other like kids fighting in the back seat.Product Features
Bike Capacity: 4
Compatibility: 1.25in hitch, 2in hitch
Locks Included: no
Recommended Use:
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year

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Thule Revolver Hitch Bike Carrier with Retractable Locking Cable - 4 Bike Review

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(More customer reviews)I wasn't too happy spending this much money on a bike carrier, but I knew the fold down carriers would be a real pain. I am VERY glad I spent the extra money. Assembly was a breeze and it fits easily onto the hitch of our Toyota Sienna (using a Hidden Hitch). All the mechanisms for folding and extending work great and give us plenty of clearance to access the trunk of the minivan. I also love having the hitch and bike locks integrated. Makes it much easier to manage and I did not need to buy any accessories.

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Don't you hate it when you finish loading the bike rack after a day on the trail, only to realize you've left your wallet right on the other side of the car's rear door? That's no problem for the Thule Revolver Hitch 4-Bike Carriersimply swing the rack away from the vehicle so you can open the back door. The Revolver accommodates up to four bikes on your hitch.Product Features
Compatibility: 2in hitch
Max Load: 4 bikes, 140lbs (63.5kg)
Locks Included: Yes
Recommended Use: Bike transportation
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime

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