SportRack SR2901LR 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack with Locking System & Tilt Platform - Secure Bicycle Carrier for Trucks & SUVs - Perfect for Road Trips & Outdoor Adventures
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer The SportRack SR2901LR 2-Bike Lock & Tilt Platform Hitch Rack is an affordable, full-featured bike carrier that allows for near instant rear of vehicle loading atop its platform, performing well beyond its class. Key carrier features include: 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receiver compatibility, locking functionality, easy assembly, fold-up wheel loop arms, access to vehicles from the rear, and durable steel construction.Full-Featured Yet Affordable 2-bike Platform Hitch CarrierThe carrier designed to transport up to two bicycles of virtually any kind up to a total maximum weight of 90 lb. It is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers (2" adapter included). Also included is an anti-rattle element at the stinger section. Once the carrier is assembled and installed, bikes are held securely to its platform through a combination of independent padded base hooks on the center structure, wheel loops at the platform base, and Velcro wheel straps. Premium 2-bike platform carrier functionality for all hitch receivers. View largerHooks cinch down manually, ratcheting inflated bike tires into the wheel loops. This lowered position is held in place by the ratcheting mechanism, and locked into place with integrated lock cylinders. In addition, tethered pins around the base of the unit allow for a variety of convenient functionality. This includes the ability to fold up and lock in place the bike platform wheel loops inline with the upright section, and fold down and center upright, allowing for clear access to the rear of your vehicle while the carrier is installed, but not loaded. A simple bolt and cotter pin assembly can be used to hold the carrier connected to your hitch receiver, or the included SportRack hitch lock can be used.Key FeaturesHitch mount bike storage conserves internal vehicle storage, and atop roof racksOne to two bicycle bicycle stowage capacityCompatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receiversSimple knob-based assemblyFeatures independent adjusting, padded racheting bike hooks that clamp down on virtually all frame styles and sizesRaised wheel hoops for both bike wheels that quickly adjust to virtually all bike lengths and bike wheel sizesCenter post tilts away when carrier is empty and platform arms are extended for easy and convenient rear vehicle accessConstructed of durable and long lasting high-grade steel with an attractive Granite Gray finish90 LB maximum carrying weight limitIncludes locks built into each bike hook, and a SportRack hitch lock for maximum securityAdditional Product Images Accommodates virtually any size or type of bike. View larger Built-in bike-to-carrier andcarrier-to hitch receiver functionality. View larger Padded arms secure frames from abovewhile wheel loops support bikes along their tires. View largerLimited Lifetime WarrantySportRack warrants all SportRack brand car rack systems and included accessories manufactured by SportRack during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product for the life of the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by SportRack.About SportRackSportRack is a member of the Thule Group of companies. Located in Granby, Quebec, Canada. SportRack began manufacturing ski racks in 1980 for the mass automotive retail industry. The focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has continued to this day, and now includes a vast array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks. Review The SportRack SR2901LR 2-Bike Lock & Tilt Platform Hitch Rack is an affordable, full-featured bike carrier that allows for near instant rear of vehicle loading atop its platform, performing well beyond its class. Key carrier features include: 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receiver compatibility, locking functionality, easy assembly, fold-up wheel loop arms, access to vehicles from the rear, and durable steel construction. Full-Featured Yet Affordable 2-bike Platform Hitch Carrier The carrier designed to transport up to two bicycles of virtually any kind up to a total maximum weight of 90 lb. It is compatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers (2" adapter included). Also included is an anti-rattle element at the stinger section. Once the carrier is assembled and installed, bikes are held securely to its platform through a combination of independent padded base hooks on the center structure, wheel loops at the platform base, and Velcro wheel straps. Premium 2-bike platform carrier functionality for all hitch receivers. View larger Hooks cinch down manually, ratcheting inflated bike tires into the wheel loops. This lowered position is held in place by the ratcheting mechanism, and locked into place with integrated lock cylinders. In addition, tethered pins around the base of the unit allow for a variety of convenient functionality. This includes the ability to fold up and lock in place the bike platform wheel loops inline with the upright section, and fold down and center upright, allowing for clear access to the rear of your vehicle while the carrier is installed, but not loaded. A simple bolt and cotter pin assembly can be used to hold the carrier connected to your hitch receiver, or the included SportRack hitch lock can be used. Key FeaturesHitch mount bike storage conserves internal vehicle storage, and atop roof racksOne to two bicycle bicycle stowage capacityCompatible with 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receiversSimple knob-based assemblyFeatures independent adjusting, padded racheting bike hooks that clamp down on virtually all frame styles and sizesRaised wheel hoops for both bike wheels that quickly adjust to virtually all bike lengths and bike wheel sizesCenter post tilts away when carrier is empty and platform arms are extended for easy and convenient rear vehicle accessConstructed of durable and long lasting high-grade steel with an attractive Granite Gray finish90 LB maximum carrying weight limitIncludes locks built into each bike hook, and a SportRack hitch lock for maximum security Additional Product Images Accommodates virtually any size or type of bike. View larger Built-in bike-to-carrier andcarrier-to hitch receiver functionality. View larger Padded arms secure frames from abovewhile wheel loops support bikes along their tires. View larger Limited Lifetime Warranty SportRack warrants all SportRack brand car rack systems and included accessories manufactured by SportRack during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product for the life of the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by SportRack. About SportRack SportRack is a member of the Thule Group of companies. Located in Granby, Quebec, Canada. SportRack began manufacturing ski racks in 1980 for the mass automotive retail industry. The focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has continued to this day, and now includes a vast array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks.
Product Features
Moveable rubberized hooks secure the bike to the rack while protecting the finish
Center folds down for rear vehicle access and folds up when not in use
Hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit almost all bike frames and sizes
Includes locks to secure the bike to the rack and rack to the vehicle
DO NOT install on a trailer or other towed vehicle
Customer Reviews
After a few short hours of research and only a few [hundred] dollars in my pocket, I chose the SportRack SR2901LR over many others. While searching for the right rack in my price range, I honed in on a few key points that meant the most to me:First, the build must be solid, secure, and functional. The SportRack SR2901LR fits both 1-1/4-inch and comes with a rubber adapter which also allows it to fit a 2-inch receiver. Now I cannot speak for the former size, but with a 2-inch receiver this rack feels very solid with two mountain bikes on it. It has little-no wobble while driving down the road, and the bikes remain solidly in place. The hitch is secured to the rack with a threaded bolt, and not a standard hitch pin. Although this can seem like a pain, it truly reduces the wobbling. Just be sure to have an adjustable wrench handy when you need to totally remove the rack. The center post with the rubberized hooks has a small amount of give, only because it is collapsible to allow access to a truck tailgate or SUV hatch. The wheel holders adjust to fit nearly any bicycle (up to 29-inch wheels), with the exception of recumbents.Secondly, what makes this model different from others is the fact it comes with a few locking features that others do not. In particular, the hitch pin comes with a lock that secures the bicycle rack to the hitch. Also, those same keys lock and unlock the adjustable rubber-coated hooks which hold the bicycles in place. Now, I won't say it is the end-all do-all of bicycle rack security, but it will give piece of mind while in a restaurant, paying for fuel ...etc., and act as a deterrent. If total security is desired, the alternative would be a cable threaded through the hitch, rack, and frames of the bicycles.Lastly, it is compact when not in use. The left and right platforms fold up vertically and lock in place. This is very handy for storage.I do have one quibble: The instructions are humorous and inaccurate at best. The rack itself is easy to assemble, and has very few small parts to it. Total assembly time was about twenty minutes.In summary, comparing racks in the same price range (Swagman being one of them): It comes with the locking hitch pin that costs extra for other models; it has an equal or stronger overall build; and has the added feature of the locking rubber-coated hooks (see customer-submitted photos). As it is used more I will post an update.****UPDATE 3/2014****Have used this bike rack for almost a year; from few mile trips to crossing state lines. There is no rust observed. It has held up nicely, and wobbles no more than the first day it was used. We have noticed the rubber-coated hooks very mildly "scuff" the bike frame. Particularly it is important to ensure there is no dirt where the hook makes contact with the bike frame. I do not see this is a design flaw; rather par the course for one soft surface touching one harder glossy surface for miles and miles. It is hardly noticeable; but for the pampering, "Type A" individual, a soft microfiber cloth suffices as an intermediary. To clean the rack after driving down dusty roads, a light spray with a hose suffices. If one is wanting to expedite the removal from the hitch (instead of having to unscrew the hitch pin), a 1-1/4-inch to 2-inch hitch adapter and a non-threaded locking hitch pin is the answer. Needless to say, I stand by my 5-star rating.
