Bell HitchBiker Two Bike Hitch Rack fits both hitch sizes and carries all kinds of bikes! Holds one or two bikes of all types with all types with cradles.
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Product Details
Package Length:
31.9 inches
Package Width:
15.3 inches
Package Height:
7.2 inches
Package Weight:
17.8 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 15 reviews
Features
Two-bike hitch-mounted rack for sedans, minivans, and SUVs
Fold-away design allows for rear vehicle access
Bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold bikes
Fits 1-1/4" and 2" square hitches
Reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety
Customer Reviews
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Old Man Oct 02, 2008 Assembly instructions as well as operating instructions were almost useless something was lost in the translation... The workmanship was of good quality also the fit and finish were as well. This unit is not for the Toyota FJ Cruiser as you only are able to open the rear door less than half way even with the fold down feature enabled making the loading of large dogs with the unit attached a difficult task.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Can't beat the value Jul 18, 2008 I keep trying to find a reason why I should go buy the Thule or Yakima hitch-mounted rack...but I just do not believe that they are worth the ~$120 more than this rack costs.
We used the hitchbiker 2 up through the mountains of California on a week-long trip. The rack was really stable and the bikes never moved.
In my opinion, there are only 2 significant differences between this one and the more expensive versions.
-The "fork" on the Bell does not fold down when not in use. This isn't really a big deal for me, but should be noted.
-The velcro hold-downs on the Bell aren't the greatest. The Yakima or Thule rubber straps are much more secure. This is cured by using a bungee cord around the bikes and through the lock-hole of the rack...and you're done. So a pretty simple solution, but also good to know before buying.
Besides those things, I have no complaints. I am using it with a 2" receiver, and Bell provides a 1.25" > 2" "C" adapter, and I found it to be really snug and secure. I had zero wobble, which was something I have seen in the other racks. It folds down just like the others do.
Even if something were to break down the line and I had to buy another, it would be still be less money out of pocket than buying just one of the alternatives.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Bell Hitchbiker 2-bike hitch mount rack Apr 28, 2008 Pros:
-Easy to assemble.
-Strong and well built
-Light weight
-Great value
Cons:
-Need extra bungee cord to secure bikes
-Hitch pin is threaded so I need to carry a wrench to remove/install (I don't keep the rack on the car all the time)
-Rack sways at highway speeds
Overall:
Like it a lot. Wanted a simple 2 bike rack and this delivered. Just need to do a little extra to make sure everything is secured the way I like it (extra bungee cord, adding rubber washers to the tilt pin will firm up the rack and stop the swaying).
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Car bike rack Feb 28, 2008 Received 2 bike rack quickly and in excellent condition.
Installed on car smoothly and bike mounts very well.
Only weak link is the velcro bike tie downs probably will
not hold up well in the weather.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Good product for the price Feb 25, 2008 I have now used this Bell hitch bike mount several times and think it delivers good value for the money. I use it on a Honda S2000 so I don't need the folddown feature but it secures the bike well and is comparably easy to put on and take off. Also the price is right. I just can't see spending the extra money for the high end bike racks. After all it is just a BIKE RACK. Two caveats: 1) It is important to tighten the hitch mounting bolt well since that is what keeps the unit from swaying; 2) The bike(s) will travel much better if you secure the inside pedal to the upright and secure the front wheel to the frame with either velcro ties, bungies or rope, this keeps the bike stable on the rack and keeps your front wheel from moving back and forth and perhaps hitting your bumper. You can get the ties or bungies at most hardware stores.
based on 15 reviews
Old Man Oct 02, 2008
