WEIZE Hitch Bike Rack, Wobble Free Smart Tilting Folding Bicycle Car Racks for Standard, Fat Tire and Electric Bike, 2-Bike 160 lbs Capacity, 2-inch Receiver

This rack weighs about 40 lbs, If comparing to different ones verify the weight, the ones around 30 are made of thinner metal and likely not as sturdy (usually contain more negative reviews). I would guess most negative reviews with this one either didn't properly install it or somehow got a different product. I was able to assemble this rack by myself in about 30 minutes (I'm about average at these things, the directions were pretty easy to follow) I like that I can install the rack myself and load the ebikes (about 60 lbs each without batteries). Loading the ebikes is the hardest part but after a few rides I can now install/remove the rack and 2 ebikes in about 15 minutes. The rack has many ways to stabilize the bikes #1 the rack has a stabilizer to prevent wobble when it connects to the hitch #2 the base is adjustable so you can get the bikes to fit perfectly #3 the base has velcro straps to hold in each tire #4 the base has hooks in the middle that hold the bikes in the base #5 after all of the above a ratchet strap is provided that I run through all 4 tires and both bases of the bikes and that keeps everything absolutely steady and provides an extra level of protection I feel like I'd have to get in an accident for anything to get loose. The rack has a locking pin to keep it on the car, it folds up when not using it to carry the bikes, it folds out when the bikes are installed if you need to get into your hatch. I was able to switch the middle hooks (see pics) to get it to hold a step over and step through bike without buying an extra attachment for the step through. The hooks would be setup evenly if you had 2 step overs or 2 step throughs. Some other racks offer hooks that can be angled for this or you can buy an additional attachment. One other important thing to note I had to disable my Infiniti braking assist and rear sonar, in order to backup my car with the bike rack attached. Not all cars have these features but make sure you can disable them or backing up can be impossible with the rack installed. I also bought a license plate to hang on the bikes because mine is not visible with the rikes on back. At this price point about 150 I think this is probably the best rack out there (watch for sales and coupons I think it can go for about 130 - 180 depending on your timing. I highly recommend this bike rack for heavier ebikes. It's well priced, easy to assemble, very sturdy, and most people can use it by themselves (attaching, loadcing, unloading, and detaching).

This rack would be good at any price. At the current cost it is fantastic. I have owned a lot of different bike racks from Thule, Yakima, Saris and others. This is as sturdy as any and more versatile than most. Adjustments are quick and easy. The wheel trays should fit any size tire. Construction is almost entirely steel, very heavy gauge confidence inspiring, steel. Plastic is only used as a shim to reduce friction on the adjustable parts and for the contact knobs. The delivered package was deceptively small. That was probably good as larger items are more likely to be damaged in shipment. Everything was very will packed and protected. It took about 45 minutes to assemble and fit the rack. The instructions were above average. All the parts were nicely packaged in small groups. The instructions listed the parts bag number for each item, but only one bag had the corresponding number. Fortunately. the way the individual pieces were packaged made it very easy to figure out what nut and bolt went where. No mistakes were made. For me that's unusual. Assembly tools were not provided but for the most part all required were very standard. The only challenge was that the bolt that attached the rack to the hitch plate required a huge allen wrench. I had one. Those with a lessor tool selection might not. This is a very important piece and needs to be properly tightened. I purchased the version that folds up when not in use and includes the hitch stabilizer. The latter can be purchased anywhere. The feature where the rack can fold up when not in use is very handy. Doing so significantly reduces how far the rack hangs out behind the car. Bikes mounted on the rack stay very stable even at Interstate speeds. Adjusting the spacing of the wheel holders for different bikes is harder than on some of the premium, full tray, racks. It is still easy and not a concern at all unless a persnickety person is constantly using the rack to haul different size bikes. Speaking of different size bikes, this rack should fit them all. I have one bike with a wheelbase that exceeded the capacity of my previous rack. (Despite claims to the contrary) This one accommodated it with ample room to spare. It will also handle short wheelbase recumbent bikes. It will probably not handle a tandem bike or lwb recumbent. A clwb recumbents might fit. Measure first. I have not tried it with a step through frame bike but think it will work for many without the need to use one of those sketchy looking top tube adapter bars. The trick will be to adjust the wheel trays so that the tube clamp has enough clearance to reach over the downtube. One warning that applies to all hitch and most other rear end accessories. Anytime you back up and there is something hanging off the rear of your car the parking assist system will think it is too close and go into alarm. This is true whether loaded or empty. More sophisticated assistance systems may compensate. The back up assist so helpful that I just let it alarm and use the camera. (Unless my wife is along, then there is a way to silence it.) What do you get from a premium rack that this one lacks? For me not much, but others may feel differently. There is no integrated feature to lock bikes to the rack. I just use a cable. It is not as convenient as the single key systems that come on premium racks, but I am skeptical of their security anyway and generally supplement with a cable or U Lock, depending on circumstances. Some may not like that there is a vertical post in the center with a hook that needs to be moved down to clamp over part of the frame. Some prefer racks where the bike is held in place only by the wheels. I am happy with this system. The third point of contact is higher, holding the bike more stable. It works with fenders, front racks and more sizes of tires. There is no ramp to roll the bike up onto the wheel tray as is the case with some super premium racks. This would only be an issue for people with very heavy bikes or very bad backs. The strap to secure the wheels in the trays is just a piece of Velcro. So far it has worked flawlessly and would be very easy to replace if it every wore out. Personally, I favor the Yakima rachet straps and have fleetingly considered trying to retrofit something like that, but it just hasn't seemed important. (And I care a lot about all my bikes.) I cannot imagine this rack breaking or being stolen off the car. (It comes with a lock that secures the rack to the hitch.) If I was rearended and had to replace it, I would immediately order this again. I recommend this rack enthusiastically to all my friends except those that are brand snobs and would cringe at anything without a prestigious name being attached to their vehicle. For me, this is a simple, fundamentally solid and very straightforward device. It might just be the Model T of bike racks. This is a long review, but I feel it was worth the effort for such a good value. T

I chose this after a long search for a reasonably priced hitch platform rack that could hold e-bikes. I have limited road experience so far, so time will tell However, it seems very sturdy and has the features I was looking for - reasonable weight, stability, tilt back for hatch access, and fold up when not in use on the car. It was a fairly easy assembly process, although the instructions a very basic and lacking in some detail e.g. nowhere does it say what size Allen wrench to use (#8 and #6). A bit of initial confusion on fitting the platform holders to the crossbar. But easy enough to sort out. All the holes lined up with a bit of jiggling. The steel and other materials seem substantial. The 2” hitch insert has a built in anti-wobble knob that tightens the connection very well, and a lock. The rack does not wobble when loaded - very solid. Stated weight bearing is 160 lbs though I don’t need that. I do have one design quibble - they should have made it easier to remove/fold the upright to facilitate folding the carrier. Other than that, I really like this rack!

This rack is exactly what I was looking for. I used it within a couple days of arrival for a two day mountain biking trip and and it performed perfectly. It was easy to assemble, and easy to install and lock into my hitch receiver. Bikes went into the rack very easily and once locked and strapped in were very secure. Seems solid and very well made. Getting it on sale $30 off regular price was a plus.

Fairly easy to assemble, easy to mount 2 bikes securely. It tilts so you can open the rear door on an SUV. No wobble when on the road. It has enough tie downs and clamps as it comes, but I still add a couple bungee cords to play it safe. Very sturdy and heavy. Not a space saver but definitely a quality item. If you need something to carry two e-bikes 80 lb or less this is probably the best I've seen for the money.

Excelent, very easy to put in the car, very stable, I recommended 100 % and the Price it worth it.

So, I have tried both a Tour Easy and a Stratus and both fit, though these were both normal size. I have no insight into the large or extra large versions of these bikes, but the regular size does fit. It will only hold one due to the configuration of the wheel holders (what else do you call them) able to go to the extended length. You can haul two bikes, but only one can be a maximum length. You do have to shuffle the wheel holders and the frame foam retainers so as to ensure both bikes are firmly secured. The test was 90 minutes each way on all matter of roads. A RANS Rocket was closest to the back of the car with a RANS Stratus being the furthest back. The instructions didn't indicate exactly what to do with the Velcro on the wheel retainers so I didn't bother. The instructions indicated that you absolutely need to use the long retaining strap that goes around the frame holders and down through the main support, then you fasten and tighten it. Since it mentioned it numerous times, I tested it WITHOUT because I wanted to see if they were just avoiding a lawsuit or if it was actually required. Even though I tightened the frame retainers as hard as I could by turning the knob for all I had, they did eventually loosen. Wih the strap, all was well. That being said, as long as you use the strap and properly tighten everything, the bikes do seem to ride very securely without the Velcro wheel retainers. I may attempt to figure those out anyway. I give this 5 stars. Is it as robust as an $800 Thule? No, but there is no Thule I know of that will hold a long wheelbase recumbent AND for that much coin, it ought to feel more robust. Overall, this is a very good bike rack and I am confident it can haul any bikes I need to haul.

I recently got this rack to carry a fat tire e-bike. I've done test fittings on both our van and Wrangler and it seems good on local test drives, but we have not yet taken a trip with it. First impressions - it seems very well designed and made. Assembly was easy for one person, all parts were present, and the instructions were clear. How well it will stand up to extended use, weather, corrosion, etc, I don't yet know. It's going to be used for only one bike right now, so I put two tire carrier loops on the inside of the rack nearest the vehicle and just left the two outside tire loops off. They're quick and easy to install without tools if and when I need them for a second bike. Our van has a typical rear lift hatch, and everything works well including the carrier's tilt feature to move the bike out of the way so the hatch can be opened and closed without removing the bike and/or carrier. The Wrangler is another story. It has the typical Wrangler swing out hatch with a spare tire carrier. The hatch isn't usable at all when the bike rack is installed, even without the bike being on the rack. The problem is the carrier's main mounting beam, which curves up perfectly from the receiver around the underside of the spare tire. That allows the rack to be mounted on a Wrangler just fine, but the back end of the receiver bar is within a inch of the spare tire's outer sidewall and prevents the hatch from being opened at all. The carrier's tilt-down feature does not help in this regard since it's the receiver mounting bar/beam that prevents the hatch from opening. The part of the carrier that tilts down is mounted to that bar, so the tilt down feature does not unblock a Wrangler's hatch. If you want to leave the rear window glass open so you can at least access the back cargo area without first completely removing the carrier, I tried that and the open glass hits the handlebar end of my bike in the rack, which may or may not be the case with all bikes. If I use the carrier on the Wrangler, the glass and hatch will have to stay closed. That's not optimum, but I may still use it on the Wrangler for local day trips. For longer trips, however, the van will have to be the go-to e-bike carrier. Without a hatch mounted spare tire the hatch could open but probably less than halfway, but likely not enough to open and close the glass. On either vehicle, if I put a weather cover on my e-bike while it's on the rack, which I plan on doing for long trips, my taillights/brake lights/turn signals are partially or fully obscured from the rear, so I bought a set of LED lights that mount on the rack and plug into the hitch's four pin connection. The lights were only about $25 and are a good investment for safety and/or possibly getting pulled over for obscured tail/brake lights. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXH8FHX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Since the rack sticks out a few feet from the bumper and the lights aren't always on (vehicle parked, etc), I also put some DOT reflective tape on the rack. Again, it's cheap insurance. All in all, so far I'm happy with the carrier. I will update this review if further relevant info becomes available.