metomeya

Okay I got a hitch box, got a hitch car rack for my bike, and it sucks (got a cheapo one), wheels are moving down the highway, the rubber pieces are slowly sliding off!!!!

Anyways I want this style of bike rack ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&s=hi&v=glance ) but i don't what it is called, where it holds the bike from the bottom.

So I don't wanna make the same mistake as before, any suggestions or experience with these kind of racks, any model to recommend (price is a factor)?

Thanks!

Berg417448

Thule and Saris make bike racks which hold the bike by the wheels like that but they are a lot more expensive than the one you linked to.

https://www.rackoutfitters.com/store/...idproduct=1228

https://www.saris.com/products/cycleon.htm

metomeya

ya.........maybe the one i have is the best option

metomeya

oh ya i forgot i only have a 1 1/4" hitch box

Jim Bonnet

sportworks rack. its about $300. thule sells them now.

HiYoSilver

the sportworks rack works great with a 1.25 hitch. don't know how long thule will offer them, but very happy with it.

metomeya

Hey HiYoSilver, do you ever worry about when backing up, hitting another car or truck with that rack, since you can't see it in your rear view mirror like a normal hitch bike rack?

Cause the other one I have you can atleast see the pole for a reference.

Nermal

Hollywood Engineering made mine at about $175.00 (plus receiver hitch, of course) and it works with a class 1 (1 1/4) hitch. The rack bolts - not pins - to the hitch so it's harder to steal, and takes longer to remove. Mine stays on the car.