Best Non Hitch Bike Rack (2024 Update)

I did hours and hours of research and ended up choosing between what I call "the big three", but compared countless off brands as well. I am now replacing a Saris Thelma 2 bike rack from 2015, and before that a Saris trunk mount rack. So we will refer to Saris, Kuat and Thule for this review. I have Specialized and Gary Fisher mountain bikes(heavy), Trek and Euro hybrids(moderate weight), and most importantly a Litespeed Tuscany road machine(weighs less than a gallon of water). Being able to fit any combination of my five bikes is key. I chose Saris again for three basic reasons-Saris has clamping hooks for BOTH front and rear tires, Saris has wheel wells/cups for BOTH front and rear tires, plus Saris was AVAILABLE and ready for purchase from their website. Thule and Kuat could not be bought from their websites-you had to find a retailer who may or may not have anything in stock, mostly not. These three options were in the same group with features and costs being much the same for comparison. Kuat and Thule both have only one clamping arm per bike, and NO wheel wells/cups but rather slippery, flat platforms with maybe an indentation or recession where the wheels sit. But there is much more to talk about: Saris does some advertisments for the SuperClamp in two short videos using a supercute redhead with the most amazing green eyes. The first video sells the function and features. The second video expalins assembly and use. They boast about the "single rail", small footprint and being lightweight. She hoists this rack up in the air over her shoulder in the first video! Do not try this at home, you'll get a hernia. So the only difference between the EX and HD is a dedicated 2" hitch receiver bar with the HD, rather than the 1 1/4" on the EX. I plan to upgrade my EX by replacing my 1 1/4 " with a 2" bar when they become available again. That being said these are my findings with the SuperClamp. I recieved the rack in the mail 2 or 3 days after my purchase online. There were some minor shipping damage issues but nothing to stop it from being used, and I was able to repair these with some moderate effort. A few small pieces were rolling around in the box as well. So shipping and delivery were very fast. Assembly was a breeze and easiest to do with the receiver bar mounted in the hitch, there's a hitch lock here too. Basically two bolts and nuts for installation. But if a thief was hip-this is also the only weakness against theft. (So let's keep it on the lowdown). Very slight play or wobble when in use but nothing to complain about, I've used much worse. Do take the time to register your new rack on the website in case you need repairs in the future. Once assembled let's talk "single rail". This is essential to the smaller footprint but I find that the rail is somewhat crowded. The bikes sit on the rail close to eachother and the pedals and handlebars need to be adjusted to fit without contact. I would have manufactured the wheel cups so that they were sitting a few more inches off of center to allow for some more space between the bikes. The locking swing arms with the clamping hooks only open to about 10 and 2 on the clock instead of 9 and 3 where it should be. So you must lift the heaviest bike over these arms to load it into the inner rail closest to your vehicle. The second video shows the cutie lifting a bike into this spot but cuts away just before it is actually in place, (she must be so strong). So lifting is just something to consider. Using the tire tie down straps on the inside rail is a little clumsy but are a MUST when using the rack, on both sides. Better safe than sorry. The rail offers cable locks at both ends. The length is debateable but serviceable and should not be the only way your bikes are secured. Pro Tip: The keys for both the hitch bar and cable locks must be used for proper function and whatever you do do not lose or misplace these keys or you will be screwed. The smaller footprint lists a fold away feature of this rack but I feel like when it's closed all the way and folded in there is not much difference in the space it takes up. You can travel safely with the rack in either setting. The issue here for me is that the Kuat and the Thule both button up and fold away nicely with a tucked in and finished aesthetic appearance where the Saris is a jumble of cups and hooks. That polished look is missed by me. But again, function over beauty. I am the organizer and leader of a bicycle club in Fort Lauderdale with over 800 members. My peeps always look to me for advice, I like to lead by example and many will follow just what I do-so choosing Saris is an important decision. I may have picked this rack apart with issues I might make changes in but I still chose this rack over many others, that should say something! There are also other features of this rack that were not mentioned here. There is a link on the website to leave a note for someone in manufacturing and design, maybe I'll leave my JesseJames

Last year, as I was in my local bike shop (Cycle Loft, Burlington, MA – go see them) I ended up talking to them about bike racks. I was not in the market at the time for a new bike but had just purchased a used Mazda CX5 and had installed a trailer hitch. My old Yakima rack was (circa 2001) was OK for my old Specialized Crosstrail but I was curious what they would recommend if I bought a carbon bike. They said SuperClamp was the way to go. Fast forward to 2021 and after an 8 week Covid 19 wait, my new Specialized Sirrus 4 arrived. I placed an order on the Saris Website for the SuperClamp and it arrived. There were a couple of manufacturing issues, but the Saris customer service team treated me like their only customer and resolved everything (they are awesome!) The rack is so easy to use and nothing touches the frame so there is no wear and tear on the carbon fiber. I drive an hour or two every week to bike with friends and it has been great to have the SuperClamp. Best rack in the business!OldBostonBiker

PROs – Solid rack. Once bikes are in, they are part of the rack! Nice and tight. Easy to operate. Built in locks are nice. Tilt feature is nice. Cons – Like others say, the rack bounces around and sways. A lot with 2 heavy bikes. Will give you "rack anxiety." So far no issues, but wow. Fenders and rear kickstands can be a problem. Otherwise, really like the rack. Using it on a 2017 Prius Prime. Rack stays on the car, hauls bikes 3x a week or more. 1 bike no worries, 2 bikes, the bouncing is a little more noticeable, and the Prius can feel the sway. Both eBikes, under 60lbs each. Highway hauling doing 75mph is fine. Slow riding to trail head on dirt road is fine, a little anxiety from the bouncing. I suppose a little play is good, it will take some getting used to the bouncing.Rumrunner

I was looking for a rack to work with my 1.25" class 1 that would be able to hold my 5" fatbike. I also have a carbon road bike, so holding the bike by the wheel is required. This fit the bill! It has a low height and keeps the bike tucked behind my car, without blocking my tail lights. Locks are included and it is light weight I keep it in my trunk when I don't have a bike on. Very easy to use and I am really glad I purchased it.Mike

Before purchasing this rack, I carefully read all the reviews. Another user mentioned a problem with the pins that secure the rear wheel (falling out). When I asked REI about this the manager told me that Yakima addressed that issue by using a steel pin. When my hitch was delivered, it had the plastic pins installed? During assembly of the receiver section those pins dropped right out onto my living room carpet? I bought a threaded bolt and lock nut to fix the problem. Just a terrible design on Yakima’s part. Those plastic pins are supposed to interlock in the center but they don’t seem to make contact when the bike is mounted. Do you really want to trust your road bike on this when on the interstate? It’s an easy fix but one they should have addressed. After you clear that hurdle, you will really love the simplicity and ease of use!joetheboss

Good single bike rack, however, Just be aware that this does not have a tilting feature so the bike will/may have to come off if you need to access the trunk if you have a hatchback,SUV, or truck with a camper. Also, because there is no tilting feature, the rack cannot be tilted/folded up when not in use. It would have also been nice if the rack had the adjustability to move left and right to center the bike to the car (my 29er tire sticks out further on the psssenger side). The front tire does dip down and is lower than the rear tire on the rack so if you’re weird about the bike being level on the bike rack this may annoy you, however, I’ve noticed that it helps position the handlebars on the bike to sit just below the roofline on my wagon and not stick out above it (may help gas mileage??) The lock cable feature is useful for quick runs into the coffee shop or market, however, a beefier security device/cable should be used if the bike will be staying on the rack for longer periods. Lastly, this will forever be a single bike rack. You cannot purchase and attach an extension/add-on to make it carry an additional bike like that of the KÜAT or Rockymounts. Overall this is a good rack. Yakima succeeded in developing a simple single bike carrier style hitch rack.Christian

This is a great bike rack. Its sturdy, easily mounted on my roof rack(Thule style rectangular cross bars). It was about $50 including shipping. Its for an older bike without quick disconnect wheels or brakes so putting the bike inside the truck was ridiculous. I installed it in about 25 minutes including assembly. It did require a wrench to make sure the lock nuts were tight but mounting it didnt require any tools, its a great deal!skynrd.ds2

It does actually work! It definitely looks and kinda feels cheap but for like 40 bucks, it will do! I was a bit confused on installing it but after I figured out what I was really doing it was a piece of cake! I kinda was hoping it was going to be easy on easy off but I probably won’t be removing it off the car unless I absolutely have to. As for putting my bike on there it’s actually pretty easy, the lock for the bottom bar of the bike is a bit tricky/ flimsy But it does work and keeps the bike in place. I have a 2019 27.5 giant mountain bike so it barely fits on the rack and the front tire I can not lock down with the added straps. The back one straps down but not the front. It was an easy fix to correct that, I just found a long strap that will work for now. So far it works well and keeps the bike mostly in place, I’m a bit paranoid about it since I have had a kayak fall from the top roof of the car when I was driving once. The last thing I wanna say is that I’m afraid of going super fast with it but so far I have reached speeds up to 50-55mph and it doesn’t feel any different from just driving the car without the bike on top! Just did like 80-90 mph with the bike on since I went to a bike park at a ski resort. So I say money well spent!!!G.

Fairly simple to assemble and install. One critical point is that the center support device comes with a 7 x 5/16th inch bolt that limits the width of the down tube of the bike which, in turn, limits its ability to accommodate some bikes. That is easily remedied buy replacing it was an 8 x 5/16th inch bolt found at any hardware store.Keith

I purchased this rack after having problems with my bike wobbling on the Swagman Upright Roof Rack. When I went to assemble it, the first step is to tighten all four of the factory-installed bolts holding the tray assembly together. All four ended up stripping. I took it back to MEC and the bike shop offered to repair it using a thread tap. They called back the next morning to say that they were unable to repair the threads and recommended that I purchase a replacement part from the manufacturer (with 21 business days shipping!). There are numerous reviews describing the exact same problem on Amazon. This seems to be a design flaw, and I'm going to ask MEC for a refund.Alexander

I have taken the rack out for 2-3 rides so far, so I would consider it still relatively new. It’s a great rack but the trigger to release the slide will often get stuck and it will move freely. It is really hard to un-Jan the trigger too. The swing arm is also very hard to move up and down, which is a minor hassle when loading but gives me peace of mind when on the freeway or bumpy road. Another minor note, the arm barely clears my 29er MTB with Minion DHR II tires. The sticking of the trigger is really annoying and I’m concerned to use it at the moment.FoolishBadger-21921

I found the Rocky Mount Tomahawk I was looking for on the Roofrack Store website. It was the best price I could find, and once ordered, it was in the mail and on its way the very same day. It was relatively easy to setup on my roofracks. No more issues with bikes not fitting due to various axle sizes and mounts. Just throw the bike up and clamp down the front wheel.Jason C

I'd been stuffing my bike into the back of my FJ Cruiser and driving to trails, so a friend recommended I try his Thule T2 Pro XT bike rack. I used it June & July and knew it was the right model for me… I was ready to buy! Unfortunately, this was during the time of high-pandemic and I hit a wall: every retailer/distributor was out of stock on the T2 Pro XT model in August & September. I kept checking back but mid-October was the availability date across the board -and I didn't want to wait. At end of September, Rack Attack was the first to have it available. I purchased it on a Saturday and it shipped out Monday. Seamless transaction. Would highly recommend.And it looks great on the back of my FJ Cruiser 😉OpenShark-85797

Best option to carry bikes on a car, particularly those with 1.25 inch class I hitches. The ability to raise/lower the rack one-handed while holding the bike in the other is a game-changer. Saves a ton of time/hassle. Installation is simple if you watch a video on YouTube. Plenty of clearance to the rear bumper on my Fiesta ST.Anonymous

This is the improved version and Yakima has solved the bike movement problem and improved the stiff handle release. Totally enjoying it as this platform bike rack do not scratch the paint on our bikes and is easy to load on and off the car with its lightweight aluminium structure. No regrets!jolenechan

After researching hitch racks I decided to purchase the Yakima DrTray over the Thule that has been rated #1. The thing I was concerned about is the weight of the racks when removing from the vehicle and the ease of changing the positions of the rack when on the vehicle and when the bikes are on the rack. All my other roof rack items are Yakima and they have worked flawlessly over the years. I can only say that the DrTray met all the concerns with its ease on loading, positioning and removing from the vehicle. I would highly recommend the Yakima DrTray to anyone who is looking to purchase a quality hitch rack.Telemanvt

Solid hitch rack. The only issue I have is the rear wheel movement. If you have a long wheelbase the bike tends to move back when vehicle is moving over bumps. They have a updated revised version to alleviate those issues. I wish I would have known and waited. The remote release to tilt bikes is difficult at times but you must move the handle while squeezing the release to move it. The integrated cables are nice but not theft proof.Awkward Geek Cyclist

My first hitch mounted bike rack. Just retired and hoping for more rides, rails to trail trips etc. It was easy to assemble, but I suggest that you save yourself trouble by making sure you read each step and be sure before you tighten any bolts. I think it would have been hard to do it wrong though. Once assembled, easy to mount on the hitch receiver. Getting the bikes on and off is simple and quick. The tilt-down function works well so we can open the hatch to the Subaru Forester even with the bikes loaded. And it folds up and locks into place easily when not used. There were racks that were MUCH more expensive, but not sure it would have been worth it. This one seems more than adequate.Robert P

Just after a few RV trips, this product broke/was defective. The front left part of the frame (where the tire is placed) bent downward while in route, and my bike was left dragging behind our trailer. Needless to say, my bike was damaged. Now I have to get a new bike carrier and bike. Not happy with this product at all.Diane

While the rack itself looks to be extremely well made, it is not going to work for us. The 'foot' which is the bar between the hitch and the rack is not long enough so the handlebars on the outside bike still hit the back of the 5th wheel. There is no way any bike would fit on the inside. We are going to have to return it and look for another solution. The instructions could be better, but as it was 90% pre-assembled, it wasn't too hard to figure out the rest.Eric

It was easy to assemble. Seems very sturdy. Adjust to fit our two different bikes as advertised. The only negative is that our fifth wheel doesn't have a rear bumper so we had to get a hitch extender so the bikes would clear the back of the camper. The good thing about that is we were able to get one that gives it a little more ground clearance.Dale

Seemed like the perfect solution to being able to load my bike without assistance, but its design flaw proved too big a hurdle, so I returned it.
First, the ramp is too narrow to accommodate my Townie ebike’s wide wheel base comfortably. Second, you must have the space on either side of your car to insert the ramp, which required shuffling cars around in my own driveway and made me realize it may not be possible once I take it to my final destination to ride.

Once I loaded the bike and it was time to unload it, it was discovered it was impossible to roll it forward, as the instructions stated, because the pedal can’t clear the center stabilizer pole, nor can the pole be folded down with a bike in place, again because of the pedal. That means you have to roll the bike backwards.

Then I decided to see if I could lift the bike and load it without the ramp in the event there wasn’t room for the ramp. I’m an older woman with limited strength, which is precisely why this rack appealed to me. I managed to lift it and even reached the inside base of the rack. But once the bike was in place, it was impossible to raise the stabilizer pole. Okay, take two. Removed it, raised the pole, tried to lift it and place it around the pole. While perhaps not impossible for somebody, it was for me because I didn’t have the strength to maneuver around the pole. It was quite awkward. My wife, who is a bike enthusiast and does have adequate strength, wasn’t able to maneuver the bike around the pole either.

A less important but annoying feature is the way you fold the rack down to gain access to the hatch is by pulling a knob out which is located behind and under the rack. I found the location to be awkward compared to other racks I’ve used.

It was determined that this bike rack was inadequate for my needs, and we returned it to the store the very same night that we bought it. I am extremely disappointed. A few modifications to the design could make this rack not only adequate but so unique it would could be a game changer. Instead, it’s a piece of junk, in my opinion.Jennifer Bonfilio

I have a Yakima On-Ramp, and honestly, I'm extremely disappointed with it. I have 3 bikes…2 ebikes, and a Specialized Stumpjumper Mountain Bike (non Electric), and this OnRamp only fits 1 of my 3 bikes. It really does not fit any tire more than 2 inches, its only designed for smaller ebikes, and the ramp width is not long enough to have both tires resting on the ramp. The straps are a joke, and must order longer straps, which are not even available. Any longer straps available from Yakima are not compatible with this terrible product. This product is okay if you are transporting smaller bikes, but medium to large bikes, they simply will not fit. I don't understand how the engineers at Yakima did not think of mountain bike transport or bikes with larger tires. I'm so disappointed with this product and Yakima in general (This is my first Yakima purchase), that after my trip, I plan to sell this and replace it with a better product. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, sadly, I have to give it 1 star and would never recommend this to any of my friends. Yes, its well built and sturdy, but kinda useless too, but I should not have to use third party rachet straps to secure bikes to this ramp when paying $650 for it. It is very easy to use though if you have the right size bike.Mikefly562

I chose this tray rack for its ability to carry a bike with a 50" wheelbase. It does that, to the millimeter. Competing racks that were any shorter, or did not state wheelbase in their descriptions, were not in the running. The loading tray is nice for heavier bikes like my wife's ebike. Once you've got the bikes strapped on, they are very secure. Cons: The rack is not particularly easy to use. For the bike closest to the car, the pole is in the way of the handlebars if you roll the bike forward onto the tray. Or the pole is in the way of the pedal if you roll the bike backward. If the rack is in its normal driving position, you can't tilt the bike away from the pole because the bars hit the car. If the rack is tilted down, you can't use the loading tray. So I load the bike with the pole down, but another person is required to raise the pole since releasing the locking pin and raising the pole needs two hands. The clevis pin aka "pull pin" that you insert to secure the rack in the up or down position is problematic. Its spring-loaded retaining ball is difficult to start through the hole in the rack. When putting the pin in, it is difficult to know whether it's stuck because the holes in the two parts of the rack are not lined up perfectly or whether you're fighting the ball and need to whack the pin harder. When pulling the pin out, I have to pull it so hard that it comes out suddenly and I can't help jerking it against the little keeper cable that prevents losing it. In fact the first time I pulled the pin out I broke the ridiculous plastic fastener that attached the cable to the hitch. Fortunately I was able to replace the broken plastic thingy with a stainless bolt and nut. A final complaint is while driving, the pin works out of the hole until stopped by the retaining ball. I do not find this reassuring. When the rack is folded up on a car with a tailgate, you can't open the tailgate without lowering the rack. So you have to go through the struggle with the clevis pin to put the rack down and then to put it back up. If you have bikes on the rack and want to lower the rack to access the car, good luck. As the instructions warn, the loaded rack is very heavy. I can only recommend this rack if you absolutely need to carry a bike with a 50" wheelbase.billthebikecat

Perfect for me, It will NOT hold three bikes as advertised, but that is to be expected. That is the only reason I gave in a four instead of a five. The clamp system is great, no worries on losing a bike. This is the perfect bike rack for two bikes.N.M.

I was impressed with the construction of this bike rack. I dont think the bikes will fall off, however I wonder what keeps them centered on this rack. Not a good rack for girls bikes as they do not fit.mr--ass

I am really happy i bought this rack. It was super easy to put together. It is sturdy and on the heavy side but i can handle it! I am a woman 5'2". Fits easily in my 2" receiver hitch. There is no way to lock the rack to the hitch, you have to use their hitch pin provided and there is no hole for a lock. You can buy a swagman locking hitch pin on amazon. I may do that next. HAPPY BIKING! Carolcarol43028

This was perfect for our MHS 2 we have, and it saved our trip! I wanted to bring 3 bikes on our latest bike trip and was planning for one inside our Outback, turns out we had more stuff than anticipated so that wasn't happening. This add on made our bike trip all that we wanted it to be, and after the 11hr drive it was still just as solid as when we left.ranger

I am not massively experienced with bike racks, but this seemed a good deal at around £32 at time of purchase so I thought I would give it a try. It is very easy to install (under 5 minutes) and holds the bike fairly firmly. There is a single buckle that stops the bike moving towards and away from the car so it is important to make sure it is tightly fastened to avoid you bike bashing into the back of the car under accelleration and braking, but once tight there is little movement of the bike. With that said, a second strap to hold the bike in place would not have been a bad idea. Another thing I hadn't realised was the need for a lighting board due to the bike obscuring the rear lights and number plate, and if you don't have a tow bar socket then you need to install an electrical kit in the boot. I managed to do all that, but when you factor in the extras you legally require, the price is more like £80 (lighting board, electrics kit, duplicate rear number plate) and that is if you are willing to do the electrical work yourself. With that said, it is a nicely made rack, the buckles don't scratch the car and the rack itself is well padded with rubber stops so there is no damage to the paintwork. It doesn't fold flat though, and does take up a bit of space when not on the car so bear that in mind when buying. Would I buy it again? I am not sure, a roof rack carrier avoids the need for a rear lighting board and the roof rack itself can be used for other things so maybe I would have gone down that route instead, but hindsight is always 20/20. If you are specifically looking for a rear mount bike carrier for a single bike then this is superb value for money, if you already have a tow bar or a roof rack then potentially consider some other options available, they may seem more expensive at first but with straps (to stop the wheels moving while you drive), light board, extra number plate, electrics kit, your time to wire it all up and the rack itself you aren't looking at any change from £100.Jetsetjay

I bought this a couple of months ago and I’ve used it twice – the first was to transport my new bike home from Halfords. On both occasions it has led to my paintwork being seriously scratched. When I used it the second time I covered the inner pedal with bubble wrap and secured the wheels but I still got deep scratches. Can’t understand the good reviews for that reason!HanE73

Good simple and solid unit. Nice and easy to attach the bike, and bike seems pretty well secured although the strap to secure the frame doesn't fit an enduro bike very well. Main issue is you need to be very careful about the pedal scratching the car, you can shift the peddle to top position to keep it out of the way, but this needs to be carefully done prior to loading the bike or you are at risk of scratching.Joel H.

We have two fatties (a Motobecane and a Farley 5) and I'd been using hitch rack from which the bikes hang. The problem was that the bikes would swing and sometimes work their way out of the top clamp. That's a problem on a highway. This new rack is fantastic. The hitch mount includes a screw-in hitch pin that locks the rack firmly in place. The wheel cradles include velcro bands to secure the tires in place, and the clamps on the vertical pole have pins to stop them from coming loose. The two bikes are held incredibly well. I can even back out of the driveway without dragging the rack or the bikes on the ground. That was another problem with my old hanging rack – the bikes hit the ground when I drove up an incline. For about $150 this is a steal – get it before they are gone.StayAtHomeBob

This bike carrier uses an unlockable M16-2 bolt to secure the rack to the receiver hitch. To prevent theft I found a matching locking bolt at etrailers. The other vulnerability of this carrier is the M16 bolt that secures the two-part main frame together and I am substituting an M16x70mm shoulder bolt with an M12-1.75 thread end and an M12-1.75 locking wheel nut to secure it. Otherwise, the rack is fine for the member price.ralphm

This bike carrier is designed so it can be assembled as a single bike carrier or a 2 bike carrier. I began with it as a single bike carrier and the square tube plugs directly into the receiver without the extension pieces and all that extra weight. also, as a single is several inches lower. I'm pulling a trailer so I need a bifurcator in the receiver . The Lower hole is for an extension and the hitch ball and the upper hole is for the bike rack. I had done this before with the Allen 4 bike carrier. This design supports the wheels rather than hanging the bikes by the frame top tube. with a heavy fat tire , or worse an ebike this is much easier to load the bike on. Lift the front wheel into its wheel support loop, then lift the back wheel onto it support loop. with the frame hanging design the entire bike weight has to be lifted at once. Also my ebike is a step through, so there is no upper tube to hang it from. tThis carrier is rated for 200# so that is enough to carry two 70# ebikes with capacity to spare. This carrier is 55% the cost of the Amazon versions and has more weight capacity. The one down side is the plastic topped "wing bolts". cannot be tightened enough by hand to secure the wheel support loops in place or the inverted "vee" frame holder. This 71 year old had to put a wrench on to wing to tighten them adequately, and the plastic wing was obviously distressed. It didn't break. Might have been better to just leave the hex bolt heads exposed.rway227

Good: Looks stylish (my opinion, subjective) Holds the bike very well if used correctly. Fast bike install ONCE you get used to it. Bad: If you don't have a Thule set of cross bars you need to buy T Bolts for your model unless you use the over clamps. The over clamps can and probably will scratch your cross bars. The T bolts for my car that Thule recommended had to come from a dealer in Europe and could not be shipped to the US. I will keep looking and hope to find them. I am using the over clamps at the moment that are all metal, for a metal on metal fit. I am not sure why the insides are not lined with a non marring material like rubber. It is possible for the two bars to not click together which could lead to a less secure holding of the front wheel. I double checked and found this condition and reinstalled. Very important to listen for the click. If a person is in a hurry or in a loud area its possible to install the bike incorrectly. Best to visually check to assure the pin is in the groove/ Takes a little getting used to. Not intuitive. Easy once you get used to it. Not the easiest to get your bike into but to be fair This is my first roof rack. My SUV is not tall but I need a step ladder. The lock for the bike to the rack needs to be purchased separately. The lock for rack to the cross bar needs to be purchased separately.By Pat

Since, we have Aeroblade/Wingbar Evo bars for our vehicles already, we didn't want to go to a hitch rack. We were originally looking at the drop wheel roof racks, but we ended up choosing this one instead, since we don't have quick release axles on our bikes. It was really easy to install the bike racks onto the bars – they slide onto the bars with the T-nuts and then put back on the end caps. We found them really quick & efficient to load/unload bikes onto the Upride racks & locking them to the rack. We drove almost 2000 kms in sun, rain, and headwind with 2 Upride racks and 2 gravel bikes attached on this trip on a sedan.JoL99

Very useful extension pack! Need to make sure you realize this is the extension pack of the V 2.0 REG Model Ha! We had a 2 bike orange – took the kids up to Yosemite for a week during Christmas (gets cold at night FYI!!), And the 2-bike extension was super useful. Balanced also, no stability concerns. More adventures to come!!Sam B.

I bought this extension for my nv 2.0. Best quality by far and amazing customer service. Bike rack does not sway or bounce has good individual locks. Holds 4 bikes safely with ease.Myckel

Moosejaw was great. Excellent communication, super fast shipping. Best price around. Item arrived faster than expected in perfect condition.Mbort

1. Für die Befestigung des Rückstrahlerhalters fehlte das Gewinde. Nur gut dass ich den richtigen Gewindebohrer hatte, sonst hätte ich das Teil zurücksenden müssen. 2. Wenn in der Produktbeschreibung gestanden hätte dass der Rückstrahlerhalter im Lieferumfang dabei ist, hätte ich den nicht extra bestellt.Reinhold K.

Zu dem Preis ein super stabiler Gepäckträger. Sehr praktisch sind die integrierten Aufnahmen für Kindersitze. Auch mit 15-20 kg schweren Kindern ist der Träger sehr stabil. Einen Punkt Abzug gebe ich, weil Packtaschenhaken aufgrund der Form der oberen Rohre z.t. schlecht einhaken und weil die Taschenabstützung nach unten/ Richtung Speichen Hinterrad eher schlecht ist. Taschen mit weniger festen Rücken können so schon mal Kontakt zu den Speichen bekommen. Da lohnt es sich ggf. die extra erhältlichen Abstützungen anzubauen.Ulf Pa.

Sehr guter und stabiler Gepäckträger, der sich dank der guten Beschreibung einfach montieren lässt. Eine Verbindung zum Fahrradrahmen ist nicht mit dabei, sie muss also separat gekauft werden.Jürgen K.

Perfectly suited for my needs. Easy and solid mounting and removal. Very accessible for loading and removing bike as well as being reasonably clear of blinkers brake lights and number plate for visibility of following vehicles. I would recommend this product. I currently being used on a Holden Astra.David B.

Good substitude for hitch bike carrier, but I gave it 4 stars becouse if it would be made of lite aluminum I would give it 5 stars. Just very heavy. And strap hooks are not getting into gaps unless i open back hatch. But solid and very versatile construction.radik58

I have a 2011 Honda Fit with a spoiler and a 2006 Saturn Vue with a liftgate. This rack fits both vehicles, kept the hook straps above the spoiler on the Honda, and cost $200 less than the one I saw at the bike shop. Would definitely recommend.biancashuman

I own 3 classic version and had to swap out a classic for a mountain bike version. My daughter has a Trek Roscoe which has 2.8 tires and they fit nicely to the rack. The stabilizer that comes with it is larger and not the same as the classic as mentioned in another review. The early models may have had the smaller stabilizers but the one I purchased. I REALLY like the fact they swing close to the walls which helps with storage. You have to use the side of the stabilizer to do this.Rye

I was looking for a couple garage racks for our e-bikes that would work in our double garage. Space was tight and the e-bikes weigh about 25kgs each so we needed a rack that was space saving yet didn't require lifting each bike. After a lot of research on e-bike forums, I pulled the trigger on a couple SteadyRacks (the fender compatible versions). I mounted them on either side of the garage, about a meter inside and away from the garage door, roughly in line with the back of our vehicles so we had enough space to load each bike onto it's rack and swing them against the wall. Swinging each e-bike up onto it's rear wheel so you can walk and guide it into the rack takes a bit of practice but it's easily mastered. Now when we come back from a ride, we open the garage door, rotate the rack so it faces out 45 degrees from the wall, swing the e-bike up onto its rear wheel, roll it onto the rack, and then swing the e-bike and rack against the wall so it's out of the way. Works great. And the price is right.StillAqua

Excellent product. Simple design, quality sturdy build – it just works. No need to lift bike up high to store, just lift front wheel and roll in on back wheel. I have 3 and they fold in against each other nicely – while still being easy to get to each bike. Nice to now have dedicated positions for each bikeJames M.