Swagman 64600 2" Sleev 3 Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack
This rack is well constructed; made from heavy walled tubing producing a
confidence inspiring tool for transporting large and/or heavy bikes.
The
clamp assembly features soft rubber-like inserts on the upper and lower
surfaces which work well to protect the painted surfaces of the bikes.
(It is important to keep these inserts clean as dirt/debris can easily
be embedded in the rubber, causing a "sandpaper-like" effect). The knobs
used to tighten the clamp are easy to use and friendly to the hands.
(Warning-Don't forget to replace the clamp assembly after removing your
bikes....if you leave the clamp related parts on your bumper or
tailgate, they will likely be lost before you reach your next
destination!)
Swagman 64600 2" Sleev 3 Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack
With the bikes removed, the rack folds well out of
the way of the tailgate on my vehicle which allows me to leave the rack
in place even when not in use. The rack is well painted which alleviates
concerns of premature rusting issues.
While the rack is designed
to carry three bikes, I find that two road bikes fit very well if
placed on the rack in opposite directions. This prevents the drop handle
bars from contacting one another. To place a third bike in the middle
slot would be possible, but VERY cozy.
The height of the rack
allows me to carry not only my road bike, but a larger beach cruiser
style bike as well. Using an older rack with a lower mounting height
made it nessesary to remove the front wheel of the cruiser bike. The
Swagman rack being taller allows me to leave the wheel in place.
Overall,
the rack is well designed, constructed and finished....and while racks
of varying designs, at various price points are available, this product
performs well for my purposes.
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Swagman 64600 2" Sleev 3 Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack
