I am researching buying my first bike rack to go on my BMW wagon and have narrowed it down to the Thule T2 or the Saris Cycle-On Pro. In the next year or two my BMW will be replaced with some little fuel efficient car which will probably only be able to accept a 1 1/4" hitch.

There are a couple of very good comparisons of the Thule T2 and the Saris Cycle-On Pro on this forum. However, I do have a couple of specific questions on the two racks that were not answered in the comparisons.

I starting out thinking that the Thule T2 was the rack I was going to buy; I have now changed my mind and really like the Saris Cycle-On Pro better. I like the design of the Saris better and that it will not scratch bikes or make contact with the front brake caliper. Also, I can carry 3 or 4 bikes with the Saris on a 1 1/4" hitch which the Thule can not do.

Here are my two questions:

What appeals to me about the Thule T2 is that it will tilt away from the car so I can have better access to the car's hatch. How much access does the Saris allow? Is this tilt feature useful?

One review I read said that the Saris Cycle-On Pro wiggles around in the hitch more than the T2, has this been your experience; If so, is it much of an issue?


Thanks,