Your tongue weight rating decides how many bikes fit · review
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.
Our conclusion The cheapest honest way to carry two bikes on a small hitch: low price, wide receiver fit, and no platform comfort.
The MaxxHaul 50025 is here because it solves the receiver problem. Most racks on this shelf need a 2 inch receiver, and many smaller cars only have a 1-1/4 inch one.
Two bikes, 100 lb in total, 50 lb per bike. A hitch adapter for 1-1/4 and 2 inch receivers, on Class I, II, III and IV hitches. Rubber cradles with buckle straps, a locking knob on the main upright to reduce wobble, and a rack weight of 14.5 lb.
The arms carry each bike by its top tube, and the bikes hang side by side. That is why the rack is light and cheap. It is also why two bikes can touch each other, and why a step-through or a full-suspension frame may need a crossbar adapter, which is sold separately.
Measure your receiver, then read your vehicle’s tongue weight rating. The rack and both bikes count toward it. A 100 lb load plus 14.5 lb of rack is 114.5 lb on the hitch, and on a Class I hitch that can already be the limit. The listing does not say whether the rack tilts for trunk access, so plan to unload before opening a hatch.
| Bikes | 2 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 lb total, 50 lb per bike |
| Receiver | 1-1/4 in and 2 in, with adapter |
| Hitch classes | Class I, II, III and IV |
| Rack weight | 14.5 lb |
| Dimensions | 39 × 13 × 33 in |
| Style | Hanging, rubber cradles and buckle straps |
| Model | 50025 |
Yes. MaxxHaul states that the included adapter fits standard 1-1/4 and 2 inch receivers, on Class I through IV hitches.
Check the bike first. The limit is 50 lb per bike, and the hanging arms need a top tube or an adapter. Most e-bikes with a battery are close to or above that figure.
7.6/ 10
The cheapest honest way to carry two bikes on a small hitch: low price, wide receiver fit, and no platform comfort.
Same category, nearby prices, between bike gear. What remains is the specifications every one publishes — half empty, a column is no use.
| Model | Price | Bikes | Receiver | Rack weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxxHaul 2-Bike Hitch Rack with hitch adapter | $58 | 2 | 1-1/4 in and 2 in, with adapter | 14.5 lb | 39 × 13 × 33 in |
| MaxxHaul Platform Bike Rack for 2 Bikes | $101 | 2 | 2 in, Class III and IV only | 33.1 lb | 60 × 24 × 33 in |
| Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Rack | $121 | 4 | 2 in | 23 lb | 28 × 14.5 × 4.5 in |
| TANX 2-Bike E-Bike Hitch Rack, 160 lb | $140 | 2 | 2 in | 33.4 lb | 70.9 × 19.3 × 20 in |
A sedan or small crossover with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and two regular bikes.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
2 bikes · 200 lb total · ramp · tires to 5 in · folds · 66.1 lb
A two-bike e-bike hitch rack with a loading ramp, rated 200 lb, with a V-groove ramp, three-point ratchet straps and room for 5 inch fat tires.
Best for: Riders who cannot lift a heavy e-bike, on a truck or an SUV with a high tongue weight rating.
≈ $349.99
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
2 bikes · 160 lb total · 2" receiver · folds and tilts · 33.4 lb
A folding 2-bike platform for a 2 inch receiver, rated 160 lb in total and built for heavy e-bikes and fat tires, at a mid-range price.
Best for: Two e-bikes up to 80 lb each, with a rider able to lift them onto the tray.
≈ $139.98
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