Hitch bike racks
Two bikes on any hitch, or four on a 2 inch one?
Both hang bikes by the top tube. The real choice is your receiver size and the number of bikes in your household.
| Compared on | 2-Bike Hitch Rack with hitch adapter | Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Rack |
|---|---|---|
| Bikes | 2 | 4 |
| Receiver | 1-1/4 in and 2 in | 2 in |
| Rack weight | 14.5 lb | 23 lb |
| Published load | 50 lb per bike, 100 lb total | 22 kg listed, basis not stated |
| Tilt for liftgate | Not published | Yes |
| Listed on amazon.com | Yes | Yes |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these products answer different questions.
The rack for a small car with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. It costs less than half as much, and its load figures are clear.
The rack for a family with a 2 inch receiver. It tilts, the arms fold, and it takes twice the bikes.
Usually yes. Both hang bikes by the top tube, so a sloping or missing top tube needs a crossbar adapter.
No. It is built for 2 inch receivers.
2 bikes · 100 lb total, 50 lb per bike · fits 1-1/4" and 2" receivers · 14.5 lb
A hanging 2-bike hitch rack with an adapter for both 1-1/4 and 2 inch receivers, rated 50 lb per bike and 100 lb in total.
Best for: A sedan or small crossover with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and two regular bikes.
≈ $57.99
4 bikes · 2" receiver · tilts for liftgate access · no-wobble bolt · 23 lb
A hanging 4-bike rack for 2 inch receivers, with folding carry arms, a tilt for liftgate access and a no-wobble bolt.
Best for: Households moving three or four regular bikes on a 2 inch receiver.
≈ $120.99
