Does anyone think that this rack sits too high above the rear wheel and mounting/dismounting the bike more difficult?
395286
I do agree with this. However, I have found it convenient to reach into the bag while riding to grab and extra water bottle or a powerbar.
395287
You do need to lift your leg a bit/tilt the bike more than usual to get on the bike when the bag is attached, so it is a little more difficult. I'd still recommend the product though.
395288
I find that I need to tilt the bike a little more but I can get on easily enough
182351
You can adjust the wheel hoops left or right such that the diagonal tube is as high as possible where the sliding lock bar will catch it. Since the wheel hoops have locking straps, the sliding bar has only to stabilize the bike vertically, so it doesn't have to be a real tight fit.
740155
50 pounds is pushing it. The limitation is the capacity of your rear rack (remember it only has 5mm screws fastening it to the chainstays of your bike. As well, do you really want 50 pounds riding up that high on the back of your bike? I am notorious for overloading bikes but even I would say 30 pounds max.
2254364
Your hitch is going to be occupied by the bike rack. If you find a dual hitch receiver with a tall enough rise you may be ok. You also want to be careful you don't go over your max tongue weight.
1663809
Hmm, what kind of bike and most importantly, handlebar, do you have? I have no problems at all mounting it on mine using one of the provided rubber rings. You should find images or videos about it using google.
766756
It will probably be fine. I would do something to improve the winch strap tie downs. I think that I will drill holes next to the existing rings (For some eye bolts) or have some stronger loops welded on for any sort of lengthy journey. Everything else seems overbuilt. It will still sway a bit over bumps...no hot rodding with a bike on the rack
233456
No reason that I can think of. It might be a space saver too if you alternate hanging multiple bikes between the front or rear wheels. I consider this method with my five bike setup, but didn't go with it because it might be harder for others to get their bikes in and out of the hook.
827442
I mean, I wouldn't make a habit of hanging off of it, but it's pretty sturdy. Are you worried about a heavy bike?
1838535
No with the bike loaded it makes it very heavy to do so. Can do it with rack only no bikes.
1109551
I often load 4 adult bikes on mine and yes it is tight but by alternating the bikes you can get it done. As Michael said in his post it is important to NOT push in the second rack all the way until you load the 3rd bike. It's kind of a hassle BUT it works better that most of the hitch ones out there that hang the bikes from their frames. I modified my primary rack by placing a two inch tall pc of rectangular steel tubing btwn the "wing" mount and the main bar. This elevates the first two bikes a couple of inches which seems to help. I do have to remove the seat off of my bike and put it in the back of the vehicle as the handlebars from the previous bike always seem to get in the way. I often load 4 adult bikes on mine and yes it is tight but by alternating the bikes you can get it done. As Michael said in his post it is important to NOT push in the second rack all the way until you load the 3rd bike. It's kind of a hassle BUT it works better that most of the hitch ones out there that hang the bikes from their frames. I modified my primary rack by placing a two inch tall pc of rectangular steel tubing btwn the "wing" mount and the main bar. This elevates the first two bikes a couple of inches which seems to help. I do have to remove the seat off of my bike and... » Read More I often load 4 adult bikes on mine and yes it is tight but by alternating the bikes you can get it done. As Michael said in his post it is important to NOT push in the second rack all the way until you load the 3rd bike. It's kind of a hassle BUT it works better that most of the hitch ones out there that hang the bikes from their frames. I modified my primary rack by placing a two inch tall pc of rectangular steel tubing btwn the "wing" mount and the main bar. This elevates the first two bikes a couple of inches which seems to help. I do have to remove the seat off of my bike and put it in the back of the vehicle as the handlebars from the previous bike always seem to get in the way. « Show Less
1467080
Make sure you have the rack installed properly in your hitch. It seems like it goes either way, but it doesn't. This happened to me, and I reversed the position and now it is as solid as a rock. We put two mountain bikes on with no problem, but they have to face opposite directions. Also, the rack pivots down if you pull the lower lever for ease of getting the bikes in the holders.
88344
I do have a little wobble of my yakima rack, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch (?) at the most. I do not find it an issue for me. I have had 2 bikes on the rack for a trip of 8 hours straight one way and did not have any issue with the rack feeling like it was bouncing back and forth. The pin has stayed in place and I have not felt as though I have needed to re-tighten the bolt. The moveable wheel base on the rack, I do retighten from time to time. I got a yakima hitchlock to use on the bolt (although you do have to play with it a little to get it to lock). I feel better about leaving the rack on the car unattended and not getting stolen, but I also feel like it is one added safety feature to keep the bolt from coming off. And an FYI, I have had problem with getting the arm to 'lock' good when it is on my bike and have had it release as soon as I am taking off in the driveway. I have been able to avoid that issue with using a bike lock around my mid bike to the rack that holds the arms that slide up and down. With using that, I have had no other issue and have never had a bike come loose while on the road. If you have more play than what I described, I can only suggest going to a local bike shop to see if they can help you troubleshoot the issue. I hope this helps.
2183076
You do have to have the rack over the back wheel to attach it. The mechanism to attach it to the rack is spring loaded. On my bike the basket had to sit horizontal behind the seat. Hope this helps.
2098989
I agree - it is extremely secure. As you raise the bar up the foot pedal secures itself in a groove and is locked in place. This is a pretty stout unit. The only issue I found with it was if your bikes don't have the typical triangular frame style it could be an issue mounting them... say an old beach cruiser w/ the lower frame rail.
1510576
I put a nail into a stud through the hole at the top of the frame. In that environment one bike on top, none on the bottom would be fine. Without that support I have more concerns about safety i.e; taking a bike of the top of a stand that is supported via balance only.
1510578
If you are reasonably careful, but the rack must be "securely" mounted to the wall. I normally have two bikes up, but at times I take the bottom one for a ride leaving the top bike still on the rack. It seems secure and has not been a problem. I would not trust it free standing..
47032
Yes, there could be a problem with that depending on the size of your bikes. It rubbed on mine. But even more of a problem is the design of the rubber pieces to securely hold the bike to the rack. The straps are not well designed. They are too short and very hard to pull over the bike tube and hook. I would not recommend this rack. I now use it to hang my A frame ladder and, after we are parked, it is also used to hang wet clothes!