[centromachetes]

Hopefully this is the right forum for this.

I'm looking for a hitch-mount rack that will hold the bike by its wheels. I've seen two so far, the Sportworks at REI that holds a bike by the front and rear wheel, and a Thule rack that holds the bike by its front wheel and BB.

If anyone knows the advantage of one of these systems over the other, or if it's a good idea at all since most racks I see hold the bike by the frame, please let me know.

Thanks,
John

 

[sub6]

I have the Sportworks rack, and I gotta say it's simply the best rack I have ever seen. It really makes loading the bike a simple task; it probably takes 15 seconds total, and involves no straps or anything.

It sounds like the Thule you're looking at is about as easy. I dunno, though, I've never seen it.

The only downsides to the Sportworks are 1) that you may need a bigger tire holder loop if you're using a DH bike (it'll fit up to a 2.7 on a narrower rim), and 2) price ($300).

Do a search on RM, there have been a couple of threads about the Sportworks and everybody who uses them raves about it.

Also, it's a big attention-getter. It seems like every time I'm at a race or trailhead, somebody comes up to me and asks about it.

oh, one more thing - I weigh 200 lbs and I can get up on my bike while it's mounted on the rack, and bounce around. The rack doesn't flinch. How many other racks can you say that about?

 

[Orvan]

I've had great luck with Hollywood Team Rack...they come in two bikes setup with an option for a four bike add-up.. Tire size is not going to be an issue...They have done a great job for me so far on the winding mountain roads to Snow Summit, CA....for those who know me, I drive pretty "mellow"

 

[ChrisKring]

Originally posted by Orven
I've had great luck with Hollywood Team Rack...they come in two bikes setup with an option for a four bike add-up.. Tire size is not going to be an issue...They have done a great job for me so far on the winding mountain roads to Snow Summit, CA....for those who know me, I drive pretty "mellow"

I second the Hollywood Team Rider. I purchased one 2 years ago and have been extremly happy with it.

Chris

 

[Mr. Furious]

Something you will have to watch for on the Thule Rimroc (I think that's the one that holds the bikes by the rims) is it only works on a 2" hitch system, not on a 1 1/4" system that you often find on smaller cars.

 

[centromachetes]

Thanks everyone for your replies.

I checked out the hollywood site and I'll be getting one of those, mainly because I have the option to put a 3" tire on there if need be. I had never heard of Hollywood bike racks until I read those posts.

John

 

[Orvan]

I hope it works for you...here's my friend's 4 bike setup Hollywood (we're still loading the 4th bike up)....

and you don't need 3.0 tires...at all:devil:

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Originally posted by centromachetes
Thanks everyone for your replies.

I checked out the hollywood site and I'll be getting one of those, mainly because I have the option to put a 3" tire on there if need be. I had never heard of Hollywood bike racks until I read those posts.

John

I also have one and it works great.