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Bell HitchBiker 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack | 
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| Brand: Bell
Category: Sports
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $49.95
You Save: $30.04 (38%)
New (2) from $49.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 927
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.8
Dimensions (in): 31.9 x 15.3 x 7.2
Model: 109463
UPC: 035011861593
EAN: 0035011861593
ASIN: B000AAYBU0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New in Box - Ships in 1 to 2 Business Days.
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| Features:
| • | Two-bike hitch-mounted rack for sedans, minivans, and SUVs | | • | Fold-away design allows for rear vehicle access | | • | Bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold bikes | | • | Fits 1-1/4" and 2" square hitches | | • | Reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Get your motor running and head out to your favorite bike trails with this Bell HitchBiker hitch rack, which can carry two bikes. Perfect for sedans, minivans, and SUVs, this rack is designed to be installed quickly and without tools. It offers easily adjustable support arms, bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold the bikes, a narrow frame configuration that fits a wider array of bikes, and reflective red end caps offer increased visibility and safety. Its fold-away design allows for rear vehicle access, and it completely folds down for compact, convenient storage. This rack fits 1-1/4" and 2" square hitches. About Bell
More world champions have worn Bell Helmets than all other helmet brands combined. From Grand Prix racing through the Indy 500 to Olympic cycling, Bell helmets have played a vital role in protecting sportsmen and women for nearly 50 years. Bell began as a small auto parts store in a suburb of Los Angeles. Growing under the leadership of Roy Richter, Bell became a leader in safety equipment for auto racing, motorcycling, and then bicycling. His commitment to creating great product through a close connection with the sport, along with his trust of and care for the people who worked for him, turned Bell from a one-man operation into a multi-million dollar enterprise. His legacy lives on today in Bell's commitment to racing, quality and innovation.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Ok for the price! August 6, 2008
This rack installs very quickly with minimal tools and it does hold (2) bikes as described...however, the use of velcro straps to anchor the bikes is a joke! You will need some rope or cords for added security. My real problem with this bike rack is the way the rack's bike holders slide forward & back on the bar...this causes the two bikes to damage each other in transit. I resolved this issue by drilling holes into the bars and placing self-tapping screws to keep the bike holders from sliding. I should've bought a Thule
 Can't beat the value July 18, 2008
I keep trying to find a reason why I should go buy the Thule or Yakima hitch-mounted rack...but I just do not believe that they are worth the ~$120 more than this rack costs.
We used the hitchbiker 2 up through the mountains of California on a week-long trip. The rack was really stable and the bikes never moved.
In my opinion, there are only 2 significant differences between this one and the more expensive versions.
-The "fork" on the Bell does not fold down when not in use. This isn't really a big deal for me, but should be noted.
-The velcro hold-downs on the Bell aren't the greatest. The Yakima or Thule rubber straps are much more secure. This is cured by using a bungee cord around the bikes and through the lock-hole of the rack...and you're done. So a pretty simple solution, but also good to know before buying.
Besides those things, I have no complaints. I am using it with a 2" receiver, and Bell provides a 1.25" > 2" "C" adapter, and I found it to be really snug and secure. I had zero wobble, which was something I have seen in the other racks. It folds down just like the others do.
Even if something were to break down the line and I had to buy another, it would be still be less money out of pocket than buying just one of the alternatives.
Bell Hitchbiker 2-bike hitch mount rack April 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros:
-Easy to assemble.
-Strong and well built
-Light weight
-Great value
Cons:
-Need extra bungee cord to secure bikes
-Hitch pin is threaded so I need to carry a wrench to remove/install (I don't keep the rack on the car all the time)
-Rack sways at highway speeds
Overall:
Like it a lot. Wanted a simple 2 bike rack and this delivered. Just need to do a little extra to make sure everything is secured the way I like it (extra bungee cord, adding rubber washers to the tilt pin will firm up the rack and stop the swaying).
Car bike rack February 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Received 2 bike rack quickly and in excellent condition.
Installed on car smoothly and bike mounts very well.
Only weak link is the velcro bike tie downs probably will
not hold up well in the weather.
Good product for the price February 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have now used this Bell hitch bike mount several times and think it delivers good value for the money. I use it on a Honda S2000 so I don't need the folddown feature but it secures the bike well and is comparably easy to put on and take off. Also the price is right. I just can't see spending the extra money for the high end bike racks. After all it is just a BIKE RACK. Two caveats: 1) It is important to tighten the hitch mounting bolt well since that is what keeps the unit from swaying; 2) The bike(s) will travel much better if you secure the inside pedal to the upright and secure the front wheel to the frame with either velcro ties, bungies or rope, this keeps the bike stable on the rack and keeps your front wheel from moving back and forth and perhaps hitting your bumper. You can get the ties or bungies at most hardware stores.
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