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Reddit mentions of SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black

Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 3

We found 3 Reddit mentions of SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black. Here are the top ones.

SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black
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    Features:
  • Swing away hitch bike rack for up to 4 bikes
  • Anti-sway stability cradles prevent bike to bike or bike to vehicle contact
  • Soft rubber cradles and straps protect the top tube and frame paint
  • Rack swings away for full rear vehicle access
  • Bike arms fold down when not in use
  • Anti-rattle hitch pin secures the rack to your vehicle
  • Fits 2" hitch receiver only
  • Load capacity: 140 lbs
  • Product weight: 55 lbs
  • Please note some frame styles may require a Thule Frame Adapter to securely attach to hanging bike racks.
  • Swings away from the vehicle for full access
  • Anti-sway soft rubber cradles prevent bike to bike contact
  • Arms fold down when not in use
  • High strength steel construction
  • Fits 2" receivers only
  • Please check the fit for your vehicle in the fit guide located in the Product Details area.
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height11 Inches
Length39 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJuly 2016
Weight42 Pounds
Width17 Inches
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Found 3 comments on SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black:

u/locarbsugarcubes · 3 pointsr/cycling

There's two options in the hitch-realm.

  1. Tray-style like this which is what I recommend, especially if you have a carbon-frame bike where resting the bike on the top-tube is ill-advised. I have this one but I think any similar would work just the same. Love the rack, only fixes I've needed after two years is some touch-up paint and a new corrosion-free cotter pin.
  2. Arm-style like this which is great if you need to carry more than two bikes, but again not advised for higher-end bikes. Benefit is that you can buy conversion kits to allow you to carry skis/snowboards and kayaks.

    With both, find something that's going to allow you to tilt or swing the rack away from the hatch so you can open the trunk without removing the bikes.

    I can't speak to locking style - I would never leave my bike on the rack regardless of the lock. Any thief will be able to thwart whatever you're going to throw out there. I'll take my bike into the local 7-11 if I'm parking for 5 minutes. It's too simple to just lift and run.
u/montaukwhaler · 2 pointsr/TruckCampers

I bought this rear swing-out bike rack for my truck. Very heavy duty (and very heavy), swings out easily for me to get access to my steps and camper door, swings back in and secures tightly. Downside: expensive, heavy. Upside: works great. I've taken it on some very lumpy roads (Alaska, Yukon, NW Territory, B.C.) and none of the articulating parts seem to have worn at all. Says it fits 4 bikes but that may be ambitious. 2 bikes fit with plenty of room to spare, though.

u/TheBeesSteeze · 2 pointsr/overlanding

Awesome, I'm looking at doing something very similar with my 4Runner. Although, I've been leaning towards running 12v to a fridge.

Any reason you did roof mount bike rack instead of a swing away hitch mount? Probably cost?

I've been eyeing [this one](SportRack Ridge Swing 4 Hanging Hitch Bike Carrier https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R8KAADC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SfBezb3N6AGX8) lately.

The way I see it:

Roof Pros: Out of the way, cheaper, can still tow things
Roof Cons: Hard to get up there, possible front wheel take off/storage, gas mileage, difficult for multiple bikes, clearance
Hitch Pros: Easy access, multiple bikes
Hitch Cons: Slightly obstructive, need to get bar for non flat frame bikes, cost, can't tow things

I have a boat so ideally roof would be best, but everyone online says get a hitch mount.