Saris Thelma 3 Bike Universal Hitch Review

The Thelma arrived the day AFTER i ordered it. Now i see why [...] has a 100% satisfaction rating.

The rack works very well on my small car - Honda Fit, have used it numerous times already. It is easy and fast to load/unload and put on and take off the car.

The nuts and spacers for the third bike wheels were missing. Called Saris and they sent three complete sets of bolts/nuts and spacers which arrived in only three days.

would highly recommend the Thelma 3, [...] and Saris !!

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Product Description:
Weighing just 31lbs, Thelma is our lightest, most easy to use hitch-mounted rack ever. Bikes can be loaded and ready to go in less than two minutes and the entire rack can be installed or removed by just one person. But odds are pretty good that once you put her on your vehicle, you won't want to take her off. Conceived by famed designer Fabio Pedrini, Thelma features clean, simple lines, traffic-stopping style and can be folded up when not in use.Although she's as much fun to look at as she is to use, Thelma is more than just a pretty rack. Her contoured arms fit like a glove over virtually any size tire and cradle your bike securely no matter how far the drive. Simple to use ratchet straps click into place and stay tight against the wheels so you know your bike is safe, secure and ready to go when you reach your destination. And because she doesn't touch the vehicle or bike frame, you won't damage either paint job when you use Thelma. An all-around great gal and guaranteed to last a lifetime, we think you'll welcome her into your family as proudly as we have into ours.

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SARIS T-RAX PRO 4 BIKE Review

If you are looking for an easy to remove hitch mounted rack that has a locking mechanism to lock both the bike rack and your bikes (to the rack), this is the one for you.
You can safely carb out after a long bike ride at your favorite eatery and not worry about anyone stealing the bikes off you rack.

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Product Description:
The better way to get away. Accommodates 2 to 4 bikes in 1-1/4" and 2" hitch sizes. Bikes lock to the rack, and the rack locks to your vehicle for added security. Adjustable pivoting anti-sways and hold-downs keep bikes stable and secure. Tilting arms with a simple pin removal. Hassle Free Hitch design makes rack installation tool-free and a snap. Please note - a $20 oversize shipping charge applies to this item

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Softride 25863 Access Dura 2" Bike Rack Review

I did lots of research on what stand to buy. I was looking for a 4 bike rack that would allow me to have access to the back of our SUV. Then my neighbor bought the Thule Revolver. That was my other choice if I wasn't going to get this rack. So I was able to actually lift and use the Revolver. I bought this rack (the Softride). And both my neighbor and I agreed that the softride is better. He actually wished that he had NOT bought the Revolver. This rack is way less expensive and works more easily than the revolver. The Revolver is great, but it's really heavy to put on the car and requires 3 steps to swing the bikes away. The SoftRide moves down out of the way with just one pin pull. And it's the only rack that folds down (rather than swings away) that allows you to move it down WITH THE BIKES ON THE RACK. The Thule racks (like the Ridgeline) are not intended for you to swing the rack down while the bikes are mounted. Also, when you are not using the rack, you can remove the arms very easily. This is preferable to just folding them down (like most other racks do) because then the mounting accessories are not hanging on the back of your car where they could be stolen off the rack. So ... I highly recommend this rack. It's a sleek and functional design that does not put un-needed bulk on the back of your vehicle. Go ahead and buy it. You'll be happy.

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Product Description:
Softride Access Dura 2" Bike Rack is designed with anti-sway technology to ensure good bike security while driving. It features a parallelogram design which offers brilliant compatibility and allows for easy access to the rear of the vehicle. This bike rack is equipped with an anti-rattle hitch bolt as well as locks and ensures easy installation.

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Curt Manufacturing 18011 Bolt On Bike Rack 2 Bike Carrier Bolts On Ball Mount Review

I don't feel it is safe carrying two bikes on this product.It is too flimsy for regular sized bikes. Perhaps it would O.K. for ultralight racing bikes, but that's not the kind I ride any longer.Perhaps the manufacturer should note a weight limit.This is one of the few times I feel I have made a mistake by buying on line through Amazon.It was a total waste of money.

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Product Description:
Bolt on Bike Rack Holds 2 Bikes Max Load 70 lbs Versatile Lockable 2 bike carrier can be bolted to any ball mount or step bumper Coated arms protect your finish Tilts away from your vehicle for convenienceMounts to any bumper or ball mount**Does not inclu

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Curt Manufacturing 18019 4 Bike Rack Folding 2X2 Receiver-Black Review

I agree with other review; plate that is suppose to secure bike to rack is for smaller framed bikes, which many bikes today are not smaller diameter bikes...wasted my money, ok for short hauls (5-10 miles), used it on one long haul and felt as if i needed to stop all the time and check it.had a similar bike rack that was excellent with one plate that secured all bikes instead of multiple plates and screws....very disappointed...would not recommend and should specify that it DOES NOT come with a hitch pin!!!!!!

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Product Description:
4 Bike Carrier Bike Rack13.25 inches from first pin hole to Vertical Tube.Three Position holes.Fits 2quot; x 2quot; receiver150 lbs. RatingAccepts bike of various sizes and shapesCan carry up to 4 bikesTilt-Away feature allows access to trucks and tailgat

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Allen Stainless Steel Locking Hitch Pin for Allen Hitch Mount Bike Racks (2-Inch Receiver) Review

This is one of those things to foil the casual thief.It does fine as a replacement for the usual non-locking hitch pin.It will not keep your bikes safe.The Allen Hitch Mount bike rack is three steel pieces that get bolted together into a fairly nice rack.A thief can remove at most two bolts (a smart thief removes only one bolt) and steal the bikes.You are left with the lower one or two steel pieces.

I'm going to use locktite on the bolts so they permantly seize.No one will ever unbolt my rack.Then the lock makes sense.

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The Allen 500L Stainless Steel Locking Hitch Pin for Allen Hitch Mount Bike Racks functions to lock and tighten all Allen two-inch receiver racks. It is compatible with the Models 530RR, 540RR, 550RR, 640RR, and 740RR receiver racks. The solid brass locking cylinder and cylinder case are durable and work to prevent bike theft. The lock is further secured by the internal O ring and water-tight cap, which protect the locking mechanism. The device also integrates a stainless steel nut, which tightens the rack inside of the hitch, eliminating bike wobble. The set includes three keys.
What's in the Box?
500L locking hitch pin and three keys
About Allen Bike Racks
In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family's bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities.
Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens' tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick's son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world.

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Saris Thelma 3-Bike Platform Hitch Rack Review

I bought the Thelma 2 bike carrier last week and took two bikes 650 miles and back over the weekend.

Pros: Very light and easy to use. Easy to assemble. Unlike carriers that strap the top tube, the wheels will not rotate into the vehicle or each other. Loading or unloading bikes is quick and easy.

Cons: The threaded hitch pin is good for keeping the carrier tight in the receiver with no motion, but a hassle to take off/put on, and does not lock. Saris sells a locking, threaded hitch pin separately. You could probably use a standard locking hitch pin, but that would allow the carrier to move a little in the receiver. Would be nice if the carrier had a hole or loop somewhere that a cable lock could attach to in order to secure the carrier to the receiver.

Now the dealbreaker. I assume that on a taller van or SUV, the vehicle would shield the bikes from the wind. But on a car, the bikes are exposed. I was very uncomfortable with the resulting motion of the bikes at highway speeds. I checked the straps and carrier several times and everything seemed to be fine, and I kept telling myself that this is what the carrier is designed for and it's probably normal. But after we got home, took the bikes off, and folded the front wheel holders down to stow them, I noticed that they had been bent backwards some, perhaps an inch at the ends, and no longer lined up with the rear wheel holders. I am taking this back to the bike shop where I got it and upgrading to the Saris Cycle On.

This carrier is probably great for around town use, or behind a van or SUV, but I would not recommend it for long trips on a car.

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Stylish and simple to use, the Saris® Thelma 3-bike platform hitch rack is a unique solution for bicycle transportation. The unique design contacts the tires only, protecting your bike's finish, and it can accommodate everything from road slicks to downhill knobbies. Ratcheting straps secure the bike, and the Thelma folds up when not in use.

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