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

We found 3 Reddit comments about SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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SportRack Ridge Swing 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Rack, Black
Swings away from the vehicle for full accessAnti-sway soft rubber cradles prevent bike to bike contactArms fold down when not in useHigh strength steel constructionFits 2" receivers onlyPlease check the fit for your vehicle in the fit guide located in the Product Details area.
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3 Reddit comments about 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.