Reddit reviews CURT 18050 61-Inch Bike Rack Support Strap
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Provides added stability and support for a hitch-mounted bike rackVinyl-coated hook prevents scratches on painted surfaces (WARNING: Remove hook before opening or closing hatch or trunk)Features a generous 61-inch lengthRecommended for all hitch-mounted bike racks (failure to use a support strap with a 1-1/4-inch bike rack will void the warranty of the trailer hitch and bike rack)Required for all 1-1/4-inch hitch-mounted bike racks
Yeah with the arm clamp models you'd have to remove the rack. I have a really hard time managing 2 bikes at once on my Freedom EX though.
Been thinking about switching to a sea sucker roof mount lately.
This is the strap I use
Easy to tighten and it stays tight. I keep both halves in my trunk and after a year still looks brand new.
What's the brand and model of hitch you installed? What's the class rating? Year make and model of the vehicle?
http://www.amazon.com/CURT-18050-Bike-Stabilizer-Strap/dp/B003721CC8
No need to search--this is what I bought.
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-18050-Bike-Support-Strap/dp/B003721CC8
I would probably remove the battery, seat post, and front wheel if you can to reduce weight. Try using these straps that hooks onto your trunk to help out with the load:
Curt 18050
Bought a swagman xtc rack when I bought my hitch from etrailer a few months ago. They're around ~$215 or you can get the cheaper swagman xc for ~$100 (same thing, but xtc is the update with nicer platforms). They both had around 1000 reviews at 4.5 stars and I've had no problems with mine.
I bought curt's bike rack support strap and it made the rack solid with no worries about wobbling. Just took it on a 5hr road trip with 2 road bikes driving at ~80mph. I could do 85-90 but it would wobble a little so I stuck around 80.
To combat the scratching the frame problem I bought pipe insulation (aka pool noodles) for $5 and put them on over the top tubes so no worries about the rack scratching anything.
Just be aware that the rack can only fit tires <= 2.5inch or else you need to buy the wider platforms from amazon which are like $15 for a pair or something if you have a fat bike.