by Rack James on August 27, 2010
I spy a Toyota Rav 4 hitch bike rack for two bikes using the SportRack A30901 2EZ hitch mount bike rack.
Here is a shot of a Toyota RAV4 rear hitch mount bike rack for two bikes using the SportRack A30901 2EZ hitch bike rack. Notice that the spare tire does not interfere with the rack.
by Rack James on August 25, 2010
Nice shot of a happy couple next to their Pontiac Vibe hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 970XT Helium 2 bike hitch bike rack.
These folks stopped by on a beautiful day to pick up a new bike rack at our warehouse and they were nice enough to pose for a photo next to their Pontiac Vibe hitch mount bike rack set up using the lightweight Thule 970XT Helium bike rack for a receiver hitch.
by Rack James on August 25, 2010
Staff install photo taken outside ORS Direct Headquarters of a Nissan Pathfinder hitch bike rack and rooftop cargo box using the Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack with the Plus 2 Add-on for a total carrying capacity of four bikes. Mounted to the Pathfinder's factory crossbars is the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
A red taillight and a row of pine trees break up this otherwise gray scale photo of a Nissan Pathfinder rooftop mounted luggage rack and rear hitch mounted bike rack. Installed into the Nissan Pathfinder receiver hitch is the Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack with the Yakima Plus 2 Add On 2 bike extension. Mounted directly to the crossbars of the Nissan Pathfinder factory roof rack is the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box. All racked up, back to Montreal they go.
by Rack James on August 17, 2010
Picture of a Dodge Dakota truck bike rack for a trailer hitch using the Thule 964 Revolver swing-away 4 bike rack installed into the 2" receiver.
This Dodge Dakota pickup truck hitch mounted bike rack set up uses the fabulous Thule 964 Revolver swinging bike rack for 4 bikes, which can be swung out of the way of the rear of the vehicle even while the rack is fully loaded with bikes.
Install page for Dodge Dakota hitch mount bike rack.
by Rack James on August 12, 2010
Great shot of a Honda Pilot rear mounted hitch bike rack using the fabulous Thule 964 Revolver swing away bike rack for trailer hitches.
The bikers must be out on the trail and good for them. When they get back, this Honda Pilot hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 964 Revolver hitch bike rack is waiting for them.
by Rack James on July 27, 2010
I spy a Volvo XC90 hitch mount bike rack and roof kayak rack using the Yakima FullSwing 4 hitch bike rack, which has been replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes and two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles mounted to the Yakima LowRider base system, which has been replaced with the Yakima RailGrab System.
This Volvo XC90 bike and kayak rack has the right idea. Using the Yakima FullSwing 4 bike rack (no longer available, replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack) installed into the 2″ receiver hitch, access to the rear of the vehicle is not an issue, even when the rack is loaded with four bikes. Mounted to the Volvo XC90 factory side rails is the Yakima LowRider rail system (like the FullSwing 4, it too has been disctontinued and is now the Yakima RailGrab System). For carrying two kayaks, there are two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
by rackdawg on July 13, 2010
Yakima Racks 8890176 mounting hardware hitch bolt for toyota tundra trailer hitches.
The OEM receiver hitch on the Toyota Tundra is too large for most hitch bolts, due to excessive gussetting on the Toyota Tundra trailer hitch. The answer is to use the extra long Yakima 8890176 Hitch Bolt mounting hardware to properly mount your hitch bike rack. Sold separately as a Yakima Racks replacement part – spare part so you can use it with your hitch bike rack to properly install it on the Toyota Tundra OEM trailer hitch. It is also included with Yakima SwingDaddy, FlipSide and Doubledown hitch bike racks etc.
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bike hitch rack,
Toyota Tundra,
Yakima Spare Parts
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
Photo of hitch bike rack for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon consists of Yakima 8002434 HoldUp platform bike tray hitch bike rack for 2 bicycles.
This 2008 Hyundai Tiburon hitch bike rack set up consists soley of the 8002434 Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack for 1 1/4 inch hitch receivers. If you need a bike rack for a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and you have a 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch, the Yakima HoldUp is all you need – it even includes all the necessary locks and keys.
More 2008 Hyundai Tiburon bike rack info…
by Rack Princess on July 6, 2010
Photo of hitch bike rack for 2007 Subaru Forester XT consisting of Yakima StickUp platform bike tray hitch rack for 2 bikes and Yakima LockUp hitch bike rack lock system.
A great 2007 Subaru Forester XT hitch mount bike rack able to carry 2 bicycles is the Yakima Stickup platform hitch rack combined with the Yakima 8007238 LockUp hitch bike rack lock. The platform style bike rack trays on the 8002420 Yakima Stickup are independently adjustable and let you carry 2 bikes of any size on your 2007 Subaru Forester XT. The Yakima LockUp hitch bike rack lock locks both the bicycles to the hitch bike rack and locks the bike rack to your Subaru Forester.
Read more on this 2007 Subaru Forester XT hitch bike rack for 2 bicycles.
by Rack Princess on July 2, 2010
Photo of hitch bike rack for 2010 VW Tiguan featuring Yakima Swingdaddy swing-away hitch mount bike rack for 4 bicycles.
When you look at this 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan hitch mount bike rack Pocket Hercules comes to mind. The Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack allows you to carry 4 bicycles on a VW Tiguan with a 2 inch hitch receiver. It features a swing-away design so you can get in the back of your Tiguan without taking the bikes off of the bicycle hitch rack.
More info on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan hitch bike rack.
by Rack James on July 2, 2010
by Rack James on June 16, 2010
Customer install photo of a 2004 Ford Escape hitch bike rack for a 2" receiver hitch using the Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Bike hitch mounted swing away bike rack for 2" receiver hitches.
The Yakima Swing Daddy hitch mounted bike rack for 4 bikes looks great installed in the 2″ receiver hitch on this 2004 Ford Escape. As seen in the picture of this 2004 Ford Escape hitch bike rack, when you want easy access of the rear of the vehicle without needing to first remove all the bikes from the rack, a “swing away” rack is what you need. The Yakima SwingDaddy bike rack, which works only with 2″ receivers, can carry up to four bikes safely and securely. It comes with the Yakima Lock Down Security system which locks the rack to the receiver and locks the bikes to the rack.
complete details for the 2004 Ford Escape Rear Mounted Hitch Bike Rack
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bike hitch rack,
Ford Escape,
trailer hitch rack,
Yakima SwingDaddy
by Rack Princess on June 14, 2010
2005 Toyota 4Runner hitch bike rack with Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Rack (Juvenile Hitch Rack) for 3 bikes (2 adult bikes and 1 kids bike).
Lots of great adult bike hitch rack solutions are out there for a 2005 Toyota 4-Runner hitch bike rack, but most of us usually end up cramming the kid’s bikes in the back with the picnic lunch. I can’t stand it when the tuna salad pitas get squished. The Saris Thelma Hitch Bike Rack for 3 bikes is a great solution for carrying both adult bikes and a kid’s bike on the back of a 2005 Toyota 4Runner with either a 2″ or 1-1/4″ trailer hitch. The Saris Thelma Juvenile bike hitch rack has 2 bike trays for adult bicycles and a “juvenile” bike tray for carrying any kind of kids bike with 20 inch wheels, including BMX bikes. The Saris Locking Hitch-Tite (Saris 3022) Hitch Bike Rack lock is a smart addition to lock the rack to the 2005 Toyota 4Runner also secure all three bicycles to the hitch bike rack with the Saris cable bike lock. Bonus: This looks really cute too!
More product info on this solution for a 2005 Toyota 4Runner 3 Bike Hitch Rack can be found here.
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bike hitch rack,
Saris Thelma,
Toyota 4Runner,
trailer hitch rack
by Rack Princess on June 3, 2010
Awesome snapshot of the Thule 990XT DoubleTrack Hitch bike rack for 2 bicycles used as a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 hitch bike rack.
EZ On. EZ Off. That’s the EZ way to describe the action on the Thule 990XT DoubleTrack Hitch Bike Rack, seen above being used as a 2004 Chevy Tahoe Z71 2 bike hitch rack. Set at just the right level for placing the bikes on and off this platform style 2 bike hitch rack – the Thule 990XT Hitch Bike Rack will fit both 2 inch and 1.25 inch hitches. Extremely versatile, this bike rack will work for any type of bike, road bikes, kids bikes and mountain bikes. If you have a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 and want a secure and easy way to transport 2 bicycles this is the way to go. The Thule 990XT DoubleTrack Platform Hitch Bike rack also comes with locks.
Check out complete details and additional pictures of 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Platform Hitch Bike Rack.
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bike hitch rack,
Chevy Tahoe,
Thule 990XT DoubleTrack,
trailer hitch rack
by Rack Princess on May 20, 2010
2002 Honda Civic EX sedan with SportRack A30901 2EZ platfrom hitch bike rack for carrying 2 bicycles.
Image of 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan with hitch mount platform bike rack for 2 bikes.
A simple solution for carrying 2 bikes on a 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan is the SportRack A30901 2EZ hitch bike rack. This hitch mount platform bike rack fits both 2 inch and 1 1/4 inch receiver hitches and will remain useful for other vehicles long after the 2002 Honda Civic EX gets sent to car heaven. In this example the 2 bike hitch rack is paired with the SportRack A32022 Hitch Lock Kit, which locks and secures both your bike to the SportRack 2EZ bike rack and the rack itself to the 2002 Honda Civic EX sedan. A great solution for carrying your bikes on a hitch mount car rack that allows for take and go cycling.
Would you like more information on this setup? 2002 Honda Civic EX Sedan 2 bike hitch rack from SportRack (A30901 2EZ) details can be found here.
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bike roof rack,
Honda Civic,
SportRack A30901 2EZ
by Rack James on April 20, 2010
Nissan X-Terra bike rack set up using Thule's 594XT Sidearm mounted to factory crossbars and Thule's 916XT T2 hitch mounted bike rack for receiver hitch.
Here is a great shot of a Nissan X-Terra racked up to carry four bikes. Mounted directly to the factory crossbars, which due to their size and shape isn’t an application you’ll find in Thule’s Fit Guide, but is nontheless possible with a trip to the hardware store, are two Thule 594XT Sidearm upright bike carriers. Mounted into the trailer hitch is the Thule 916XT T2 bike rack. Both of these carriers use a ratcheting hook to support the bikes by the front wheel rather than the frame, so regardless of frame dimensions or wheel size, as long as your bike has two wheels, these carriers will work.
by rackdawg on April 17, 2010
A fabulous customer install photo of a 2008 Ford F450 truck rack for bikes using the Thule Racks 916XT T2 mounted to the front hitch receiver on the Ford F-450.
A dynamite example of how to bring those bicycles along when hitting the road towing a camper. This 2008 Ford F450 front hitch bike rack is using the Thule 916XT T2 platform bike rack for 2 inch hitch receivers. You won’t find a better hitch bike rack than the Thule T2 916 XT bicycle carrier. It includes many premium features such as all locks for locking the T2 to the pickup truck and the bicycles to the rack, convenient low level height for easy loading and unloading of bikes, compatible with all styles and sizes of bicycles, folds up when not needed, and many more cool features.
2008 Ford F450 front hitch bike rack install details
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Ford F450,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2,
Truck Racks
by rackdawg on April 16, 2010
by rackdawg on April 15, 2010
A 2002 Honda Odyssey 4 bike hitch rack is featured in this photo. The Thule Racks 914XT Roadway is used and carries bicycles for the entire family.
Looking for an easy way to carry bikes for the whole family on the back of your car, saving you the hassle of having to load and unload the bikes from a car roof mount bike rack? Check out this picture of a 2002 Honda Odyssey hitch mount bike rack that is using the Thule 914XT Roadway 4 bike hitch rack. This is a superb performance bike rack that makes it easy to load and transport up to 4 bikes for the entire family. The 914 XT carries kids and adult bikes alike. It also features the No-Sway cages, preventing the bikes from swinging into each other or the back of the car. This customer installation of the 2002 Honda Odyssey bike rack for the trailer hitch receiver also came with a note explaining the rack was used on a trip from Pennsylvania to Florida and performed like a champ with no hassles whatsoever!
2002 Honda Odyssey hitch bike rack install details
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Honda Odyssey,
Thule 914XT Roadway
by rackdawg on April 15, 2010
Image of the Thule T2 916XT T2 platform bike rack with Thule 918XT 2-Bike Add-On added onto it and used as a 2006 Ford Freestyle hitch bike rack for carrying 4 bikes.
For the ultimate setup for carrying 4 bicycles on a 2 inch trailer hitch mount bike rack, look no further than the photo above of a 2006 Ford Freestyle 4 bike hitch rack. It is configured using the ultra-popular, premium Thule 916XT T2 platform bike rack with the Thule 918XT T2 2-Bike Add-On connected to it. This system mounts to any 2 inch hitch, as depicted in the picture above of the 2006 Ford Freestyle bike rack mounted to the 2″ trailer hitch receiver. The T2 is a platform bike-tray style carrier, which means it sits conveniently at a low level for easy loading and unloading of he bikes. Just place each bike onto the bike tray and ratchet the clamp arm down onto the bike wheel and tighten the wheel straps. Compatible with all styles and sizes of bicycles. Also folds up out of the way when not in use. All locks also included.
2006 Ford Freestyle 4 Bike Rack for 2″ Trailer Hitch details
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Ford Freestyle,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2,
Thule 918XT T2
by rackdawg on April 14, 2010
The coolest streetcar set up we've ever seen! Check out this 1999 Plymouth Prowler bike rack using the Thule 917XT T2 platform rack.
Definitely a head turner when you see this beauty rumblin’ down the road! This customer installation features a 1999 Plymouth Prowler hitch bike rack that has the Thule 917XT T2 platform bike bike rack mounted to the 1.25 inch trailer hitch receiver installed on the back of the 1999 Plymouth Prowler. And of course you know not everyone will be able to keep their hands off this premium system, so Thule Racks has included full locking security to lock the bikes to the T2 and the rack itself to the Plymouth Prowler hitch receiver.
1999 Plymouth Prowler hitch bike rack install details
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Plymouth Prowler,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2
by rackdawg on April 1, 2010
by rackdawg on April 1, 2010
by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
Thule 916XT T2 review by 'Dennis'. He is using it as a 2008 Lexus RX400h hitch bike rack.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)
“Spent about a week reading reviews between the Thule 916XT T2 and the Yakima Holdup since they are the popular 2 that does not touch any painted part of the bike. I then decided to stay with Thule because of the convenience of the locking mechanism and the availability of smaller parts (like locks or accessories) at local retail shops. The 916XT T2 rack has a very solid feel and is very stable. The bikes can be mounted and locked with 10 seconds and have enough space between them so that no parts are touching each other. With the addition of the Thule Snug-Tite hitch lock, the bike rack does not sway side to side (although it bounce once in a while). The assembly is pretty simple and real easy as well. Lastly, I had to decide where to order the rack. ORS seems to have their act together and have good customer service so I went ahead and placed the order with them.”
all Thule 916XT T2 platform bike rack reviews
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bike hitch rack,
Lexus RX400h,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2
by rackdawg on March 7, 2010
Image of the Thule 916XT T2 platform hitch bike rack for 2 inch trailer hitches. Also available is the Thule 917XT T2 bike hitch rack for 1.25 inch hitches.
Great news from the good folks at Thule Racks. They’ve just taken the most popular platform style hitch mount bike rack on the planet and made it even better! Now available are the Thule 916XT T2 platform hitch rack (fits 2″ trailer hitches) and the Thule 917XT T2 platform bike rack (fits 1-1/4″ receiver hitches), which replace the discontinued Thule 916 T2 and Thule 917 T2 models. All the fabulous features of the previous models are still included on the brand new 916XT T2 and 917XT T2, except now they also ship with a 2 pack of Thule locks, to lock the bikes to the bike carrier, and the Thule STL2 Snug-Tite lock for locking the T2 to the trailer hitch. No more having to fork over extra dinero just to keep crummy thieves from stealing your bicycles or the T2 itself. The SecureHook has also been redesigned to fit even more bike styles and sizes, from small bmx bikes and kid bikes with 20″ wheels on up to road bikes with skinny tires, any mountain bikes and even 29 inch 29er bike wheels and super-fat 3 inch tires found on freeride-downhill mountain bikes. If you want the fastest, easist loading hitch mount platform bike rack in the solar system, and now with all lock included, check out the new T2 models. Also available is the Thule 918XT T2 2 bike add-on for carrying an additional two bicycles on the 916XT T2 model.
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bike hitch rack,
platform bike rack,
Thule 916XT 917XT T2,
Thule Racks
by rackdawg on March 4, 2010
Pictured is the all-new Saris Thelma 3 bike hitch rack, a premium platform bike tray hitch mount bike rack for carrying 3 bicycles. Also available is the Saris Thelma 2 for transporting two bikes. These carriers fit both 2 inch and 1-1.4 inch trailer hitches.
Saris Racks has recently updated their premium line of Saris Thelma platform bike tray hitch mount bike racks. All models now fit both 1.25″ and 2″ receiver hitches, no extra adapters needed. The new improved bike tray wheel cradles also hold more styles and sizes of bike wheels than ever before, from skinny road bike tires on up to fat mountain bike tires, even 29ers. The Saris 4239 Thelma 3 hitch bike rack carries 3 bikes, while the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch bike rack holds 2 bicycles. Also available is the Saris 4239J Thelma Juvenile, which allows you to carry a kid’s bike or bmx bike with 20″ wheels. Also available are locking accessories such as the 3022 Saris Locking Hitch Tite to lock the Thelma to the hitch, and the 981 Saris Locking Cable to lock the bikes to the Thelma.
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bike hitch rack,
Saris Racks,
Saris Thelma
by rackdawg on October 6, 2009
Image of the Yakima HoldUp hitch mount bike rack installed on a 1.25 inch trailer hitch receiver. A perfect 2005 Chevy Impala bike rack choice.
This customer installation photo shows how easy it is to carry bikes using a hitch mount bike rack instead of having to mount the bikes up on a car roof top setup. This picture features a 2005 Chevy Impala hitch bike rack setup using the Yakima HoldUp attached to the Chevrolet Impala 1-1/4″ trailer hitch receiver. Much less effort having to load and unload bikes compared to what a Chevy Impala roof rack and bike carriers would require. The Yakima HoldUp also comes with locks to lock the hitch rack to the car and the bikes to the Yakima Hold Up.
2005 Chevy Impala bike rack install details
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bike hitch rack,
Yakima HoldUp
by rackdawg on September 29, 2009
Q: I really wanted to use the Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack on my 2008 Toyota Highlander. But it looks like it is not compatible with this vehicle? Can you confirm this? Also, are there any other trunk bike rack models you could recommend? I’m open to bike rack options for the 2008 Toyota Highlander factory rack if no trunk mount bike rack options are available.
A: Unfortunately there are no trunk bike racks compatible with your 08 Highlander. You do have some great options for factory rack mount bike racks however. A very popular model is the Yakima ForkLift bike rack. This carrier offers the industry’s best factory rack mount engineering and has a host of features for easy bicycle loading and unloading. If you are looking for more economical options we recommend the SportRack ABR611 Nomad bike rack and SportRack ABR622 Nomad bike rack models.
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Q: I have a 2007 Hummer H3 and it appears to have some type of side rails on them. But they are not typical siderails I don’t think. It doesn’t look like I can just attach a roof rack to the siderails so that i can have crossbars to then attach gear carriers for carrying bikes and snowboards. What system do I need for a 2007 Hummer H3 roof rack systemthat would include crossbars?
A: You are right. You would not install a typical roof rack system designed to attach to factory side rails. In fact your 2007 Hummer H3 has factory installed fixed-points located on the side rails. You can attach a roof rack to the fix-points. We recommend the Thule 430 Tracker II with the TK12 Tracker Kit. The Thule TK12 Tracker Kits connect to the fixed-points on the siderails. Then snap the 430 Tracker II Feet to each TK12 Kit. The Thule 58inch load bars are the recommended length for your roof top. You can then mount any gear carriers to the load bars.
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Q: I need a 2007 VW Passat wagon roof rack. The Volkswagen Passat currently only has the factory rails on the sides of the roof. What do you recommend?
A: The complete Thule 450 Crossroad roof rack system is engineered to fit your vehicle perfectly and is very quick to install. Attaches directly to the 2007 VW Passat factory rack side rails, converting your factory rack side rails into a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all your gear. Includes a set of four Thule 450 Crossroad Feet and a pair of load bars. The 50″ load bars are the recommended length for your vehicle.
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Q: I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a 2010 Lexus RX350 hitch bike rack for the 2 inch receiver hitch that is already installed on the 2010 Lexus RX 350. I need to carry 3-4 bikes at a time and I will be transporting both adult and kids bikes. What do you recommend?
A: A great 2″ hitch mount bike rack option that is both economical and easy to install and use is the Sportrack A30902 4EZ hitch bike rack. Holds up to 4 bikes and will make a great 2010 Lexus RX350 bike rack for your receiver hitch.
by rackdawg on September 28, 2009