We just took this rack on a 1500 mile trip to Maine. We had 5 bikes loaded on it. 2 adult size bikes, 2 junior bikes, and a child size (20 inch) bike. We only had trouble fitting one of the junior bikes on (a 14.5 inch frame) but we found two ways to put it on with no troubles. You just need to try different things out. The rack was very secure. We went over some bumps at high speeds on the freeway and the rack would bounce up a bit-at first that was scary- but we got used to it. The rack did not sway back and forth at all. We also took it on dirt roads etc.. and it was great. We are thrilled to have the freedom to take all our bikes out again.
It was no problem to tilt the rack back with the bikes on it so we could access the trunk. My husband was able to handle the weight himself. We really appreciated the extra blue strap to secure the wheels so they would not turn. We also used a generic bike lock to lock the rack to the hitch and another to lock the bikes all together. This made us a little more confident leaving the bikes on the rack as we hiked etc…
Don’t be afraid on the “girl” type bikes to stick that back wheel up into the air and attach it at the bar between the handle bars and the cranks, and attaching the sway connection to the tire. We saw several people who did that and we tried it and out and will keep doing it.
A great product. 5 bikes really do fit!
Product Features
- Equipped with Thules new Stay-Put cradle with detachable anti-sway cage for greater bike stability, (2″ receiver only) NEW
- Hitch Switch lever folds down arms when not in use and tilts carrier away from vehicle for trunk, hatch or tailgate access.
- Fits 2″ receivers
- High strength steel construction
- Carries up to 5 bikes
What’s in the box
- 915 Roadway hitch mount bike rack
- Necessary mounting hardware
- Securing straps
- Instruction guide