Swagman Bike Rack

[stevej37]

Just finished assembling one of these for my Fit.
Went together easily and I'm happy with it so far. (seems to be high quality) Total price thru Amazon...$94
Does anyone else use one of these?

[bkreigsr]

I have see these on the interstates.
The bikes always seem to be rocking like a rocking horse.
What is the size of the hitch tongue?

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

I have see these on the interstates.
The bikes always seem to be rocking like a rocking horse.
What is the size of the hitch tongue?

A whopping inch and a quarter. But that is what it's designed for. I just put the hitch on the Fit last week. Tomorrow, with the nice weather, they will both be tried out.

[stevej37]

In the description of the rack, they address the rocking motion. They say that others have it because they use just a pin hitch, which wiggles.
Swagman uses a threaded pin to secure the whole receiver.

Those racks that rock...sometimes supply a tether that goes from the rack to the car to stop the rocking. Not needed with this one...they say.

[stevej37]

I can fit my 24 speed in the back of the fit....but I'm looking for a place to put my new Propella.

[vash]

i like the 1UP racks for the small cars. the thing sucks up tight against the car when out of service.

[LWJ]

I have a massive Kuat. Huge. Heavy. Perfect for my landcruiser.

My buddies have 1UP's. They fold into the trunk!!!

[stevej37]

I'll post a pic tomorrow of my reg 24 speed on the rack.
The bike will fit inside easily, but looking for an easier mount for the e-bike.

[billybek]

We have a 4 bike Swagman that is pretty solid but it is beefier than the one that you had posted.

I just recently put a Kuat Sherpa on my wife's CRV and I am impressed by the quality of it and the ease of loading and how secure the bike is on the rack.

[stevej37]

Mostly going to using the bike rack for just one bike.
The e-bike will be too heavy to want it in the hatch.

[Ziggythecat]

These are not inexpensive, but built with precision milled aluminum.
Actually beautifully made and looks the same after many years and lots of time in rain.

You won’t find a more solid rack or more secure way to hold the bike
It even flips up when not in use.
It is worthy of a nice Propella

https://www.1up-usa.com/product-category/bike-racks/

[LEAKYSEALS951]

I have pretty much the same thing you have.

It's worked great for years.

[stevej37]

Tried it out...solid as can be.

[billybek]

I would shift the wheel holder around so that your bike wheel/tire isn't quite so close to the exhaust.


Other than that, I have been happy with my Swagman rack and I bet you will be too. I put a bit of closed cell pipe insulation on the top tube of the bike to protect it a bit from the hook.

[vash]

does anything hold the wheels in those hoops?

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by vash

does anything hold the wheels in those hoops?

Just the pressure from the top hook. The hook ratchets down..needs to be released to go up

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by billybek

I would shift the wheel holder around so that your bike wheel/tire isn't quite so close to the exhaust.


Other than that, I have been happy with my Swagman rack and I bet you will be too. I put a bit of closed cell pipe insulation on the top tube of the bike to protect it a bit from the hook.

I just now measured it..12 inches from the muffler.
I switched the front and back spots to be safe.
The Fit's 1.5 litre engine doesn't put out much heat...but better safe than sorry.

[bkreigsr]

Sun Tour bar-end shifters?
Old school baby !!

[911 Rod]

Looks like it has a hitch on the end? Just think how many things you can put on!

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

Sun Tour bar-end shifters?
Old school baby !!

Huh? It's a Shimano Sora 24 speed gearset.
The shifter is combined with the brakes