Prorack 8062401 2-Bike Trunk Carrier

Spent a long time trying to figure out which rack to buy for my new S60. This worked perfectly, and unbeatable value. Was considering the Thule, but couldn't justify the double in price. One thing to note is that the default clips for the top would have likely broken my back window due to their shape, but I swapped them out with the adapters (unexpectedly included) and solved that problem. As stable as any other trunk style rack I've seen with 2 bikes installed. I know some we're cocerned about the plastic adjusters breaking, but I really don't see that as a problem, and not sure why you'd have to make that many adjustments anyway after the first install. No issues with scratching or denting anywhere either, though I did put foam pads on the clips just to be safe.

Beware, upon arrival this rack may look complicated but in fact IT ISN'T. The assembly and mounting of this rack on your car is a matter that last a few minutes. Once in place it stays firm and solid provided you have fasten all straps appropriately. Positioning the bike is fairly easy and once you have secure it with all the fastener straps and the security strap your bike will remain firm. WORD OF CAUTION to those with sport cars... mine narrows towards the back for aerodynamics and this let the wind blow on the edges of the bike. As a consequence the control block on the rack may slip a bit but nothing dramatic and you can fasten in place with the extra strap slack left after finishing the fastening. The two adjustable support arms can come in handy if your bike frame configuration differs from the typical horizontal top tube. On that note, the one issue that seems "less than ideal", is that LADIES BIKES with the slanted top tube WILL REQUIRE AN ADAPTER that is sold separately adding to the final cost of your purchase. However if this is not your case then you are set and this rack is a great option specially if you are restricted to a budget. I test drive the rack on a 620 miles trip without a problem and in those cases when you have to stop to sleep in a less that trust worthy location the rack is quite easy to take off.

The price was right but the side straps are difficult to attach to the my Kia Optima trunk and the entire assembly seems a bit wobbly. It is sturdy enough for one bike but I worry about hitting a big bump with two bikes.

It went on te car easily. However, when you mount the bike and drive the disaster starts. I didn't get 100 feet when the cam lever gears dropped. This of course makes the bike slip down. I tightened it back up and tried again. 50 feet and slip. I barely made it back to the house. If I had kept the box I would return this rack as it is a hazard.

I bought this rack and returned it after the third use. The carrier is cheaply made and the clamps are extremely difficult to arrange. Both arms have to be set at the same teeth and the same tension. I also wasn't aware that you needed to buy an extra piece if you have a bike that has a slanted tube so it really got on my nerves when the bike wouldn't work with the carrier.

A solid-feeling, secure rack for my (one) bike, and a tremendous bargain. I'm glad I got this for my road trip from Los Angeles to New York, instead of a rack with a smaller footprint. I drive a 2006 Toyota Corolla and it fit nicely. Although I tried to tighten the straps throughout the trip, it never budged and I never really needed to. I drove through desert and mountains and snow, and it rained on me non-stop from Missouri through Ohio; but the straps never loosened and the rack didn't slip.Probably the only problem was that the end of the bike that was sticking out past the width of the car was slowly pushed back by the wind resistance. A bungee cord tied strategically could easily compensate for this.The instructions were a bit vague at times, and I realized only at the last minute that the two "pivots" (that hold the arms up and the rack taut) could be tightened by the medial-facing (inner) "wheels". Like all things, it takes a little bit of observation and learning to figure out exactly how the rack works, so don't wait until the last minute to put it on your car with the bike. You SHOULD have a rack that is practically immovable if adjusted correctly; the rack should not slip or drop. If the teeth of the "gears" are off, it will slip, which means you need to tighten the inner "wheels". Also, make sure that you have the correct part of the rack on the trunk and on the license plate: that is, the U with the bent arms should be positioned behind the car against the license plate, not on top of the trunk.

The carrier is a bit of a hassle to attach to a hatchback, at least the first few times, but does the job. It is easily adaptable to a variety of vehicles, which is probably why it is good for many but perfect for none.For bike rack novices, it is important to note that a special "spring bar" adapter must be purchased for the rack to carry a step-through "girl's bike". This is apparently true for most bike racks and not just this one, and the adapter, which replaces the crossbar on a "boy's bike", is quite inexpensive.[A mystery: Given that no one bikes in a long skirt anyway, why would they market the bike without the crossbar to girls and women, and the bike with it to boys and men? As any boy who ever slipped off the seat onto the crossbar (and sang soprano for hours after) can tell you, it's completely counterintuitive.]

Works well enough.