SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack

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Product Features

• Hitch-mounting bike rack system carries up to four bikes totaling no more than 180 pounds
• Rubberized hooks protect bikes' finish
• Hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit all bike frames and sizes
• Center post folds down when you need to access rear of your vehicle
• Fits two-inch receivers only; hitch must have minimum Class II rating

Product Description

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A hitch-mounted carrier that holds up to four bikes, this rack is ideal for outdoor-loving families.

This hitch-mounting bike rack system can carry up to four bikes totaling no more than 180 pounds via rubberized hooks that protect bikes' finish. Its hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit all bike frames and sizes, and a center post folds down when you need to access the rear of your vehicle. The rack fits 1.25- and two-inch receivers, and your hitch must have a minimum Class II rating.

In all, the rack offers an impressive combination of design, durability, and affordability when you need to safely transport your bikes from point A to point B.

About SportRack
Located in Granby, Quebec SportRack started manufacturing automotive ski racks in 1980. The company's early focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has led to a product line featuring an array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks.

Product Description

4ez HITCH PLATFORM SYSTEM

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 43 x 13 x 10 inches ; 65.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 67 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000UUEF6A
• Item model number: A30902
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,163 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely secure platform, April 7, 2008

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Royce D. Myers "Masonicpath" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack (Sports)

Pros: this rack carries 4 bikes without any of them touching, and they are supported exactly the way they are designed to be supported. The carrier appears indestructible. If you have a lift back, the hatch can be opened when the carrier is mounted (but not when the bikes are on the rack). Any size or shape bike can be carried. When driving, the bikes are secure and silent.

Cons: weight -- the disadvantage to indestructibility is that a lot of steel was used to build the rack, and that makes it heavy (about 60 lbs without bikes). This weight only comes into play when putting the carrier on your car, or taking it off. loading -- If you have a lift-back, you need to get into it before the bikes are loaded. The upright bars can be tilted away from the back of the car far enough to open the back. length -- you have to remember that this carrier is sticking out a few feet behind your car. Storage -- even folded up it takes a lot of room in your garage.

We need to carry several bikes at a time: road, hybrid and "step-through" (ladies) -- and sometimes a mountain bike.

The wheels fit in lower channels, which may be adjusted for wheel length and to avoid interfering with the next bike's pedals. Then the "hold down" hook keeps the bike firmly in the channels, and the hooks are well padded. You can leave your frame pump on the bike if you want (although a rough road may vibrate it off if it's not secured). Finally, Velcro straps across the tires ... well, I'm not sure what these are for, but we use them. Once on, the bikes don't sway or bounce relative to the car, and any shocks are delivered through the tires -- where the bikes are meant to receive shocks.

A 2 inch receiver will allow for 350lbs -- or more -- of tongue weight. A 60 lb rack and 4 40 lb bikes will only be 220 lbs, well within the limits of the receiver. If you've got the hitch, you can handle the weight.

The assembly is not straightforward: it took me about an hour, and I had leftover pieces. After it was assembled I realized that I mounted the "hold-down" bars in reverse (the long one has to be in before the short one). Assembly is a one-time event, and, while difficult, should not dissuade you from getting the rack.

Tilting the upright bars, or shrinking the carrier from four to two bikes is done by moving cotter pins. The receiver has a screw-in bolt to keep it mounted to the car. Adjusting the wheel wells or hold-down hooks is done using handles that screw in or out.

Once the rack is adjusted for your bike, getting the bikes on and off is quick and simple.

For us, this is exactly the rack we need to carry 3 or four bikes at a time for any distance.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Works OK but spend the extra money for a better one, October 6, 2008

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Gearhead Mike (The OC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack (Sports)

I bought this rack for a trip to Moab as we needed to put four bikes with non-standard geometries on the car. This rack served the purpose but if I had to use it on a regular basis I would definitely not buy this rack. I would spend more money for a better rack. The bike mounts had to be adjusted to get the bikes on the first time. Once we got them adjusted we always put them in the same place and it was fine. I thought the rack folded up against the car but it does not (that is my fault for not reading the details). It sticks out pretty far and as a result is not something you would leave on without bikes. Since the rack is heavy and needs a wrench to attach/detach this could be a real show-stopper. Putting on bikes will limit the visibility of your cars tail/brake lights and would be a little concerned about being rear-ended. I would suggest some reflective material to enhance visibility.

The bottom line - buy a better rack! The first priority is to get one that folds up against your car so you don't have to take it on and off all the time! The second is one that it easier to adjust.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent rack for the price, January 19, 2010

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Sanjay (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack (Sports)

I was looking for a platform style rack for a while and the I saw this on amazon on sale. So far I am extremely happy with the rack. It functions as advertised.
Pros: 1) Well Built
2) Able to put two adult mountain bikes, One 20", and one 16" bike. For 16" I had to play with the location of top C-clamps. Put smaller one below the larger one...even though instruction say otherwise.
3) Very sturdy

Cons: Not many but it is heavy..but comes with the sturdy/well built
2) I would have loved if it can be converted to two rack (by removing last two platforms)

Overall very happy and would recommend it.