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Holds one or two bikes of all types with new cradles Fits both 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches Reflective red end caps increase safety
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| Brand | Bell |
| Item model number | 1002477 |
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| Product Id | 958284 |
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| User Reviews and Ratings | 3 (1 ratings) 3 out of 5 stars |
| UPC | 035011861593 |
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Great price. Does the job very adequately. Was concerned about the velcro, but works fine. If I were going on a very long trip, prob would use an addistion strap. I was caught by surprise by the bolt for the hitch. It has to be screwed in. Very secure, but was not expecting that. Requires a 3/4" wrench. Good product, sturdy, yet light.
This is a great rack for the price. I have a Jeep wrangler so the rack would not fit because of the spare tire(I knew this before buying). But a 15 dollar hitch extension (7 inch) made this rack fit like a glove. I love it and it looks really good. Great Product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Used it last weekend behind out camper on a 6 hour drive. Worked great with no problems. Keep your socket and ratchet handy to remove the bolt so you can remove the hitch, but it comes off easily. We did use extra straps and some padding on the vertical post to prevent rubbing metal to metal. The partial fold down capability is great for our truck camper as we can lower the bikes and get in and out of the door.
This product works great for a minivan. I live in the country and have to transport my bike whenever I want to ride. Easy to use. The quick release pin is a good, fast, and easy design to bend the arm back in order to open the back door of the van. I've only had it for four months, so I don't know how long the straps will hold up with the velcro on them....so far so good though.
I was looking for a rack for 1 bike, but the minimun I could find was 2 bikes rack. I had seen another rack brand yakima or something like that, it was very similar but costed more than 3 times the cost of this one. I am glad I found this one, the only think is that there seems to be no way to lock this rack in the hicht without doing some modifications.
* The cost of this rack was FAR below any other found elsewhere, which is a definite plus. Free site-to-store shipping is nice, too! Walmart estimated two weeks for shipping and it arrived in under one. * The threaded bolt keeps the rack totally still - no wiggle room within the hitch receiver when tightened properly. The bolt here is 3/4" and in most cases you'll want a ratchet as the space is limiting down in that area! As the receiver is threaded, there is no bolt. * The rubber mounts that the bike rests on have grooves for brake cables which are nice, however these mounts are NOT secure. My first test down the road, going no faster then 35 with gradual starts/stops, ended up with the bike at a slant: one of the rubber mounts slid towards the front while the other remained at the back of the rack. This brought one rim in contact with my vehicle causing a small scratch. * The ideal solution turned out to be hose clamps from the local Ace Hardware. At $0.50 each - two per mount - eight in all, they worked perfectly. Of course they only came in silver, so a little black spray paint will make them blend right in, if you're so inclined. * I've since taken this puppy on the highway, on the country roads, and up and down the mountain without issue - it seems very secure at this point. * The other noteworthy item, the "quick release" pin allows for some wiggle room. While this isn't a real issue, I like it to be absolutely secure...so I ultimately bought another bolt, nut, and a couple lock washers from Ace Hardware. Lucky for me, I can open the hatchback without the quick release, so it was a win-win. * Other things to keep in mind: -The manual does not specify the minimum hitch rating, so I'm assuming a Class I and above should suffice. Other racks that hold more bikes do NOT work with Class I hitches as the torque that may occur while driving could cause the hitch to bend and ultimately break. I'm no expert in this area, but it would be handy if hitch manufacturers would specify the torque rating in addition to the tongue weight! -I found it easy to secure the bike from any movement with a few pieces of double-sided velcro from the local hobby shop: one attaching the front wheel (and thereby handlebars) to the bike frame, and one attaching to the pedals and the rack itself, preventing any out/in-ward swaying. -To lock the rack, I recommend a nice cable lock so you can secure your bikes and rack to the hitch itself. Then, when you're out biking, just lock the hitch and rack so you still have a rack when you return - it's nice to know it'll still be there when you get back!
I've been using the rack for about a month and have no major complaints. It remains to be seen how the straps hold up. I'm not too concerned about the Velcro - that's actually a great idea. The attachment points are what will break, if and when it breaks. I use a separate bungee cord to stablize the bike to the upright, and to keep the front wheel from flopping around. The lock ring works okay, but it could be more conveniently located (maybe higher). The unit is plenty strong. I can chin myself on the horizontal arms. It would be nice if the arms would retract, a feature available on the $200+ Yakima and Tule racks. To avoid rattles, I assembled the hinge point with an extra flat washer between the upright and the yoke, and torqued everything well. It wiggles, but it doesn't make any noise. The hinged upright is a nice feature, and seems robust with the Nylock nuts and clevis pin. My trunk opens without it, but it's still nice. Frankly, I expected something cheezy, and I'm very pleasantly surprised at the overall quality of the rack. It feels solid, and the powder coating looks good. The reflector end caps haven't come off after banging them with the bike numerous times. I'd recommend it.
Overall, I like the product. It is what I wanted. It is a two bicycle bike rack that fits into the trailer hitch on my truck. However, there are some things that I do not like about this rack. You cannot lock it in the receiver. In place of the typical hole with a pin and cotter pin, Bell has put a smaller diameter threaded hole and given us a bolt with a butterfly pin, instead. This set up doesn't allow for quick removal or installation either. :-(
The product seemed OK but it wouldn't fit my vehicle (a 2006 Honda CRV). When in the "up" position, the rack was pushed against the door mounted spare tire and wouldn't lock into place. Less seriously, but still a problem, in the "down" position the rear door wouldn't open fully. I returned the product for a refund.
I bought this product to help bring my bike with me to college and thought it would be great. Well I ran into some issues with putting it on the back of the car. I had the hitch and so assumed it would work, but my car has the spare tire on the back and the rack doesnt work with the spare tire on. I guess the trade off is okay but I would rather be able to have both on the back of the car. All in all it's an okay product I would rather something different personally.