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    Buying a used bike rack (car hitch). Would love advice.

    Hey everyone,

    First time posting in this subreddit, so not sure if a post like this one is the norm.

    I’m in the market for a used bike rack for my Subaru Outback. I want to bring two bikes (a gravel bike and a mountain bike) to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from lower Michigan. Posted here are the options on marketplace near me.

    What I value in a used bike rack is 1) a reputable brand, 2) ease of use, and 3) ability to open tailgate without taking off bikes. I think the ones that I have selected largely meet that criteria, but I would love your advice.

    Are any of these options good choices/value for what I am looking for?

    Please let me know. Also, if you have other thoughts, I am happy to hear them.

    Thank you!

    by Wise_Square_4781

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    1. HeadHunter0974 on

      The hanging style ones you chose imo are terrible. Hard to get bikes on, lower weight limit, not good for carbon frames, and blocks the hatch more than a tray style rack would.

      Good tray-style racks are: Kuat, Thule, one up, and Yakima

    2. VAMathlete on

      If any of the bikes are carbon, the hanging style is not ideal as they can damage the frame

    3. HenleyNotTheShirt on

      I cannot recommend anybody buy Thule. It’s almost impossible to find replacement parts and they aren’t built nearly as well as other brands.

      A tray-style Kuat, RockyMounts, or One-Up is a MUCH better investment.

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