The Cross country XC 2-bike rail rack can easily accommodate children and adult bikes, downhill bikes, cruiser bikes, full suspension bikes, BMX bikes, Y frame designs and much more, without the hassle of removing wheels. The XC slides into a 2-Inch receiver and carries up to 2 bikes, with an option to carry up to 4 bikes with another module (4 bikes on Class III hitch only). The XC easily adjusts to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel hoops. Frame grip arms have a soft-frame friendly coating to protect your bike's finish. When not in use, the rack folds up for easy storage (on or off vehicle), shipping, etc. The XC carries the widest variety of bike frames in its class.
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Product Details
Product Weight:
65.0 pounds
Package Length:
36.2 inches
Package Width:
16.0 inches
Package Height:
6.4 inches
Package Weight:
63.0 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 58 reviews
Features
Cross-country bike rack that holds up to 4 bikes at once
Set of easy-to-adjust, quick-release tire hoops
Center arm folds down for easy access to rear of vehicle
Powder-coated design protects against rust
Designed for 2-inch receivers; includes wheel straps
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 58 customer reviews )
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32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
Does everything it says, but it still ain't easy Aug 22, 2008
By Dawn At our children's urging we recently purchased bicycles for ourselves so that we could take family rides together. Since we are not experienced cyclists, perhaps I am not the best judge of a bike rack; in fact, this is the first bike rack I have ever owned and perhaps that makes me a mite too critical.
That being said, however, on the whole, I am very pleased with this rack. It holds our four bikes extremely securely, including my women's frame bike (one of the reasons we decided to go with a platform-style bike rack, like this one). The bikes, when firmly fastened, don't budge at all. I like the fact that the bike rack tilts upward, away from the road, which gives us an added sense of security when driving over bumps. I like the fact that the arms ratchet down, rather than screw down, as a competitive rack does, as I find that we are often securing and then releasing the arms to better the position the bikes. Screwing and unscrewing would drive me up the wall. Plus, the ratcheting allows us to get a really snug fit. My husband always gives each arm one last little shove before we take off and the ratcheting feature ensures an incredibly tight fit.
On the downside, we still find getting the bikes on the rack a hassle. We bought the platform-style bike rack because we thought, based on various reviews, that it would be easier to load than a hanging rack -- and perhaps it is. Again here our inexperience shows. Using this bike rack, however, is still like fitting together a puzzle. Even though we've figured out which bikes fit best in which position and we've gotten the tire loops set just right, it's still a challenge. Invariably, the pedals are oriented wrong and getting in the way of installing the next bike, or rubbing against the ratchet arm, or one bike's seat doesn't slide under the other's handlebars exactly as it seemed to the last time we loaded the rack. It can be very frustrating, especially at the end of an exhausting and sweaty ride. (I would note from experience that it's best to stagger the tire loops as dramatically to the left and right as possible to make the loading as easy as possible.)
Also on the downside is the weight of the rack. We store ours in a walk-out basement and it's all my husband can do to get the thing out and up the little hill to our driveway. I definitely could not install the rack myself.
Some additional points: The rack I received was a newer model than the one in the picture. This created a few issues. For one, the assembly instructions which came with our rack was from the older model and completely useless. Moreover, we couldn't even look at the picture on the box for guidance because the picture was of the older model. Assembly was extremely frustrating. Also, if you are looking for a locking hitch pin, note that this rack (at least the newer model which we received) can not use a standard locking hitch pin; it requires a specialized threaded locking hitch pin which only Swagman seems to make.
And finally, the rack we received contained parts in which the powder coating had chipped off and the rack began rusting immediately. We contacted Swagman about this problem. The company representatives we've spoken to so far have been friendly and more than willing to exchange the parts, but even that experience has been frustrating. No one I've dealt with at the company calls back when they say they will, or responds to email, and then when I finally received a box of parts, only one of the three damaged parts was actually in it. I've been promised the remaining parts and expect I will receive them, but this has been a ridiculous hassle. I'm never impressed with poor, unprofessional customer service.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Swagman XC-4 Cross-Country Bike Rack Sep 06, 2009
By Kurt Studman
"Skyline Rider"
If you are considering this rack, you have the same questions I had. How much of a hassle is it to hook up? Will the bikes ride securely without knocking into each other? Will the rack wobble/shake? Can you really load 4 bikes securely? Can road bikes fit as securely as MTBs? I've driven my '08 Yukon over 2,000 miles with the rack on back for the last 10 weeks. I've had 1,2,3,& 4 bikes loaded at various times. My simple answer is that it does all of the above well and therefore I highly recommend it.
Concerns: This is not a light rack (which is why is rides so securely) and though I can set it up on my vehicle myself, it is much easier with two people. The arms that come down to secure the bikes have a black pad that contacts your bike. This pad for some reason leaves a resin on the bike so I always put a rag between the arm pad and my bike to eliminate the resin marks. No big deal but the manufacturer should change this in its next product iteration. It doesn't come with a lock, so you'll want to get one so it cannot be easily removed from your vehicle.
Lastly, I rarely submit reviews, but I felt a debt of gratitude for the insight gained from reading other's reviews. Thanks everyone!
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Quality Jan 15, 2009
By dca
"Buyer User"
Best rack I have owned due to total versatility. Fits a Toyota Sequoia perfectly and the threaded hitch pin pulls tight to prevent lateral movement. Any style bike will go on this rack because of the unlimited individual adjustibility. The frame work and welding is excellent. When the bikes are unloaded the rack folds up out of the way. Super quick on off loading. Just remember which bike goes in which position! Cons: Super poor instructions plus have a magnifying glass ready.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Nice Rack Jun 30, 2008
By Michael Trouten This rack rides excellent on the back of my Avalanche. Hauls 4 bikes with a great deal of ease. There were a couple of small drawbacks. It takes a bit of time to get the bikes aligned decent, so they do not rub together. Once loaded properly though, they do not move. My major complaint however; is, the rubber covering the clamp that locks the tube into place, rubs off and leaves the tube marred. I have placed some lambs wool onto the clamps to alleviate that problem. Overall, this is a great rack and carries the bikes without any serious issues. Well worth the money, in fact it is by far the best rack going for the price.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Just what we needed! Jul 03, 2007
By Totally Texas Mom In a family of five, we have dirtbikes, slick racers and even Mom's beach machine. No two frames are alike, and our much loved Yakima rack has had to be retired...only the road bike frames fit on it! That leaves the kids out - enter the Swagman! Cool! We can fit 4 totally different bikes on this ultra user-friendly rack and put the smallest bike in the back of the Xterra. Unbelievable! Easy to install (once you figure out that you have to take apart what they've already put together) and a cinch to load and unload. It even folds up out of the way, but not too tall to obstruct the rearview. Thanks, Swagman, for thinking of the multifacited biking family! P.S. Buy a locking pin for the hitch - this one's a keeper.
based on 58 reviews
Does everything it says, but it still ain't easy Aug 22, 2008
By Dawn
Quality Jan 15, 2009
By dca
"Buyer User"
