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- #5 Swagman XC 2 Bike Rack From Swagman
- #4 3-Bike Carrier Trunk Mount From Saris
- #3 Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack From Kuat
- #2 Kuat Sherpa 2.0 From Kuat
- #1 Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Carrier From Allen Sports
Best Bike Racks For Your Car
If you want to haul around your bike, hitch-mounted racks are the way to go. There are a number of different styles and prices, with the most popular being the Hitch Mounted Bike Racks. Trunk bike racks is a cross between a standard bike rack and a roof rack, and it comes with a ball-mounted bike fork, which means you’ll have a stable base for your bike while driving.
When looking for a rack, it’s important to hone in on what you want—and need. Before buying one of these racks, you’ll want to make sure they meet your needs, the products listed here should suit most needs and budget.s
We have not listed these products in any specific order. So stay tuned to the end, so you don’t miss the perfect choice for your needs.
We have analyzed 2575 customer reviews and looked at 125 products to give you this top 5 review.
#1. Allen Deluxe 2-Bike Trunk Carrier From Allen Sports
Best Trunk Rack on a Tight Budget
Budget Option
Allen Deluxe 2-Bike provides a simple and no-nonsense trunk-mount rack design. The rack supports two bikes using 12.5-inch wide support arms that make direct contact with the bike frame. It doesn’t come with any locking features of any kind, and there’s no way to secure the rack with a cable lock.
- For 2 Bike
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The Allen Deluxe 2-Bike is an impressively inexpensive trunk-mount rack and one of the least expensive options we tested. It provides a simple and no-nonsense design, and it comes fully assembled with only one simple step required to fold it open and secure it in place. The rack supports two bikes using 12.5-inch wide support arms that make direct contact with the bike frame.
And it supports bikes with traditional frame shapes, and it is quite easy to install with five nylon straps that hook into the top, sides, and bottom of the trunk or hatch of the vehicle.
The Deluxe 2-Bike is very user-friendly, but the security features could have been better. While it is one of the least expensive options we tested, it also doesn’t come with any locking features of any kind.
There simply isn’t any way to secure the rack with a cable lock, and the bikes are held in a fixed position. The fixed support arms may not work with all bike frame shapes, and we found them to work best with bikes that have more traditional frame shapes.
That said, we feel this is an excellent option if you’re shopping on a very tight budget.
#2. Sherpa 2.0 From Kuat
Best Tray-Style Rack
Top Pick
Keat’s Sherpa 2.0 is lightweight and easy to use, but it has a high price tag. It has a maximum tire size of 3ft, so it can’t fit fat bikes. The rack comes with a noose-style cable lock that can be noosed and used for theft protection. It also has a recommended weight limit of just 40 lbs per bike, but that’s not enough for heavier electric bikes.
- 40 lbs Per Bike
- Easy To Use
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The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 narrowly missed out on our top ranking with its simple and lightweight design. This tray-style rack has a low loading height and easy to use tilt mechanism. The rack has a single-bolt locking mechanism that secures the rack to your vehicle with a locking pin. Kuat distinguishes the Sherpa 2.0 from other lightweight racks with its large, foot-activated tilt release lever.
A standard threaded hitch pin is used to secure the rack to your vehicle. The Sherpa 2.0 has a recommended weight limit of just 40 lbs per bike. While that is plenty for most mountain, road, or gravel bikes, it won’t work with heavier electric bikes that are so popular today
For added security, the rack comes with a noose-style cable lock that can be noosed and used to add an additional layer of theft protection. The rack also has a built-in light bar that lets you know that the rack is secure when it isn’t in use. While the Sherpa 2.0 has some great features, it is not our favorite.
It lacks adjustability and has a somewhat limited range of applications. The rack also has a maximum tire size of 3ft, so it can’t fit fat bikes. The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 is lightweight and easy to use, but it does have the highest price tag of the models on this list.
But overall, we love the simple and user-friendly design of the Sherpa 2.0. We think youll enjoy it.
#3. Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack From Kuat
Less expensive, harder to use
Top Pick
Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack has a central pole rising up from the hitch and arms that extend out. It has a sturdy aluminum construction that won’t rust and will ensure many years of trouble-free use. It only carries two bikes, so if you’re planning to carry more than 2, you’ll need something else.
- Aluminum Construction
- 2 Bikes
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If you’ve decided that a hitch-mounted rack is the right thing for you then you should take a look at this Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack. Like all good hitch-mounted racks, this one has a central pole rising up from the hitch and arms that extend out. the Beta has a sturdy aluminum construction that won’t rust and will ensure many years of trouble-free use.
It’s also available in multiple colors and has a sturdy rubberized crossbar sleeve that you’ll need to install it properly. It’s worth noting that this rack only carries 2 bikes, so if you’re planning to carry more than 2, you’ll need something else.
Because the rack has a central pole and arm-style design, it won’t be able to carry larger bikes without swaying. There is, however, an included hitch adaptor that will allow you to carry step-through or tandem bikes.
#4. Swagman XC 2 Bike Rack From Swagman
Best Overall Hitch Bike Rack
Best of the Best
The Swagman XC 2 Bike Rack is designed to work with 2 inch receivers and is available in two different sizes. The sturdy anti-rattle cable is going to help eliminate a lot of the wobble that can occur with these types of racks. It does have a higher price tag than other racks on the market, and it can be quite cumbersome to move around.
- Anti-Rattle Cable
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The Swagman XC 2 Bike Rack is designed to work with 2 inch receivers and is available in two different sizes, 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch. It has a very sturdy construction, is available in different colors, and is going to hold two bikes comfortably. The sturdy anti-rattle cable is going to help eliminate a lot of the wobble that can occur with these types of racks.
The rack itself has a very sturdy construction, is going to be able to sustain a little bit of punishment, and should be able to handle a 1 1/4 inch receiver without issue.
It does have a higher price tag than other racks on the market, and it can be quite cumbersome to move around. It’s going to be a little bit of an investment, but it will last a long time.
#5. 3-Bike Carrier Trunk Mount From Saris
Best trunk rack
Top Pick
Hollywood Racks Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Mount has six different points where the rack connects to the vehicle. It has an adjustable length and rubber-coated hooks at the top and bottom of the rack. arms will fold down to reduce the amount of space that’s added onto the back of your vehicle. Has a maximum weight limit of 35 pounds per bike, so it’ll fit a lot of different bikes.
- Spoiler Protection
- Rubber-Coated Hooks
- Max 35 Pounds Per Bike
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If youve found that there aren’t enough bike racks in your vehicle, then you might want to consider the Hollywood Racks Bones EX 2-Bike Trunk Mount. This rack has a lot of the same features as our other trunk-mounted racks, but it is built to protect the spoiler on your vehicle. You have six different points where the rack connects to the vehicle. It has an adjustable length and rubber-coated hooks at the top and bottom of the rack.
The arms will fold down to reduce the amount of space that’s added onto the back of your vehicle. And lastly, it’s going to have a maximum weight limit of 35 pounds per bike, so it’ll fit a lot of different bikes.
While we love that this rack is versatile, it does take some practice to install it right. You need to make sure that you have all the right adaptors that are going to fit your specific bike frame.
And finally, you may find that this rack isn’t quite perfect. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. If you need to carry more bikes, you may want to look into a different style of rack. And it is not the best option for small kid bikes.
