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Looking for a secondary hitch mount rack. Primary vehicle has a 1Up that I've had for years and years, but other vehicle needs one for occasional use, mostly for 1-2 gravel bikes. Prefer tray style. I've seen some cheap ones on ebay/amazon, but don't know anyone with real world use of them?
Like this?
Where are you? I just bought a 1up so have a yakima holdup to let go cheap.
Vermont.Quote:
Originally Posted by carlh
Unless I got a first hand review of those cheap racks no way I'd be risking putting my bikes on them. Too much risk for me to take...
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Originally Posted by rudy
X3. Take a look on Facebook or CL for something lightly used. There are often deals to be had.Quote:
Originally Posted by east or bust
That's exactly what he is asking for.Quote:
Originally Posted by rudy
I'm in Spokane and might be interested in your holdup. Looks like you're on the west side, is that right? Which specific model is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by carlh
I’m in Seattle. It’s a 10 year old ish holdup 2” 2 bike with a 2 bike extension. Worn but usable. I wanted an easier to use 3 bike option and my xl enduro bike was way over the max wheelbase hence the upgrade. Pm if you want more info. Price tbd.
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Originally Posted by dan_pdx
If you're just trying to carry gravel bikes and you're not that worried about frame rub...old hanging style racks tend to go pretty cheap and they are easy to store when not using.
Modern geo bikes won't hang on them quite as well as old level-top-tube bikes, but you should have no problem getting 2 bikes on one. Not a good option if you need to move FS MTBs.
If you want to go the cheapo new option, Allen Sports is at least somewhat reputable. No first-hand experience with any specific current model, but their stuff shouldn't fall apart on you. That said...they are generally obnoxious to use, need padding to avoid scratches, and their "tray style" rack still ends up grabbing the bikes by the frame rather than the wheels....they can be good reliable "value" racks but you will 100% feel the value.
I mean someone I knew and trusted, not some internet "friend"Quote:
Originally Posted by muted reborn
I would not trust advice from myself here but I would trust Jamal, Rideit, Toast1234, Hick, Bossial, Joetron, PanchosDad, Shralp, beaterdit, Rotax, Chup, BasinBeater Deehubs, Eluder and many more I can't think of, if they used the rack a bunch and liked it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rudy
Used Thule T2 off Craigslist or FB marketplace.
Saw one yesterday for $125 for a four bike setup. That was an unusually good deal, but they're common at $200 for a 2-place rack.
This ^^^
For less expensive new stuff, lower end Rocky Mounts is trustworthy. Sometimes they are on sale cheaper
Thx. I've been searching craigslist/fb and just amazed how much money people think their old racks are worth.Quote:
Originally Posted by singlesline
That and bent, broken racks. I saw someone with a bent T2 who wanted hundreds for it. Haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by milestogo
I would also be looking for a used T2 Classic as they can be found at a reasonable price but like SnowShow said, some people have this idea their racks are worth more than what they really are.
yeah this ^^ I see them used for < 100 $ around hereQuote:
Originally Posted by singlesline
I've done silly things with my T2 and it has always continued working. Can be found affordably if you shop Craigslist and are patient.
A guy here has his posted for rent for $25/day. Pure lulz.Quote:
Originally Posted by milestogo
One thing to be careful of is old T2s may not fit modern 29ers with real tires. We put a hitch on AC's car expecting our old T2 would be fine for occasional local use and the arm would not clear front tire of her Stumpy EVO.Quote:
Originally Posted by helldriven
I have an old T2. It’s tight but I can maneuver any of my 29er tires onto it with a little finesse
The oldest T2 racks are tight on 29er MTB wheels, but they'll mostly fit if wiggled in at an angle. Newer T2s clear just fine, can swing the hook arm straight over the top of the tire no problem.
Just ask the seller and test fit a wheel before buying.
Mine was really old, circa 2008 or 2009. Less likely to be an issue on one this is old but not that old.
I had a buddy with an older T2 that had to let the air out of his tire to get it to fit. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dantheman