Hey, nice rack!

[Fitch]

Alright, alright, so… not THAT kind of rack…

I recently picked up a 2014 Subaru CrossTrek and have been going about adding on an after-market hitch, mainly so I could justify buying a real bike rack! I did a lot of research, really wanting just a few basics:
– Two bike carrier
– Wheel tray design with either top tube or wheel stabilizing arm
– Locks on the arms
– Lock for the frame to the vehicle
– Not costing a month’s rent

There’s a clique of riders around me who are total gear snobs and basically balked at anything that didn’t say "Thule," which I find ridiculous. The local MTB club chapter shed some better light, and from those conversations, this little guy came up: The SportRack SR2901LR 2-Bike Lock and Tilt Platform Hitch Rack.
[url:8m1g5dnf]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1SI03Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/url:8m1g5dnf]

After scouring down internet reviews, the general consensus I find is this is made by a Thule subsidiary, has a lifetime warranty, and is quite a steal for the price: $180 plus tax.

Anyone else got one? What do you use for a rack?

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

I run, uh, Thule roof racks. I also have a 1UP rack for my fatty.

I scoured Craigslist and got all my Thule gear for a song.

[Jeff Barber]

"maddslacker" wrote

I scoured Craigslist and got all my Thule gear for a song.

Probably stolen. My roof rack was swiped off my (unlocked) car at a Home Depot.

[Corey Maddocks ✓ supporter]

But mine came with the keys and lock cylinders … 😎

[jblpsyched]

So how is your SportRack holding up one year later? Would you recommend it? Is it an option for carrying fat bikes?

[Fitch]

I still dig it! It transports two bikes just fine and does exactly what it sets out to do. I also like that it can be broken down and folded into a few shapes in attempts at storing it inside the car.

The wheel housings won’t hold a fat tire, though.

[Author]

Posts