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product_id: 4196287
title: "Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack – Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier for Secure Bicycle Transport"
brand: "swagman"
price: "$255.22"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Swagman"
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# Installs in minutes Fits tires up to 3" wide 35 lbs load capacity Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack – Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier for Secure Bicycle Transport

**Brand:** swagman
**Price:** $255.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Elevate your ride: Secure, sleek, and ready to roll!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack – Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier for Secure Bicycle Transport by swagman
- **How much does it cost?** $255.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4196287-swagman-upright-roof-mount-bike-rack-rooftop-upright-bike-carrier)

## Best For

- swagman enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted swagman brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure & Locked:** Integrated locking arm and tie-down straps keep your bike safe from opportunists.
- • **Effortless Setup:** Get your bike on the road in minutes with quick, tool-friendly assembly.
- • **Sleek & Lightweight:** Minimalistic design crafted from aluminum and steel, weighing just 5 lbs for easy handling.
- • **No Wheel Removal Needed:** Transport your bike upright with wheels on—no hassle, no fuss.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits square, round, and oval bars up to 3" wide—versatility that matches your ride.

## Overview

The Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack offers a universal fit for bars up to 3" wide and supports bikes up to 35 lbs without wheel removal. Its lightweight aluminum and steel construction ensures durability while maintaining a sleek profile. Easy to assemble and equipped with locking features and tie-down straps, it provides secure, hassle-free bike transport for the modern adventurer.

## Description

"About the standard upright roof mount> transports up to 2 bikes> weight capacity: 35lbs. Per bike wheel straps and lock included> Fits square, round and oval bars up to 3"" Wide maximum crossbar dimensions: 3-1/8"" Wide x 1-7/8"" Tallabout swagman" "ride, paddle, explore: seek your adventure" "that philosophy was the intention of founders Jim and Jan Morris who saw an opportunity to create a better way to transport your bike back in the early 90’s. Swagman was one of the first companies worldwide to design and market a hitch style bike Rack. Over the years, that small bike rack company based in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia grew to include numerous other ground breaking designs in the North American bicycle, RV and automobile markets. "

Review: Great Value Bike Rack - I bought two of these so I could put our bikes on the cross bars above my truck's bed. The hardware that comes with these racks is too small for the 4" crossbars, but I don't blame the manufacturer. The kit does come with two different sized U-brackets, but neither was big enough for me. As a result, I did had to modify the racks themselves (make new and bigger holes). In the end, they are nice, sturdy bike racks for the money. Assembly is pretty straightforward. Be sure to leave all the bolts loose until you determine exactly where you're going to be mounting these. The two pieces of the tire tray slide via slotted holes for the bolts so you can line up your U-brackets.
Review: Inexpensive alternative for a proven design - This type of rack has been around a long time, and works well if you, like me, require a roof rack and prefer keeping the front wheel on the bike while it's being transported. The rack arm grips the bike's down-tube, holding it upright, and then a wheel strap in front and in back keeps everything in place. The knob for tightening the arm comes with a key lock, so the bike can be locked to the vehicle. Whether this is an adequate theft deterrent depends a lot on how long you leave the bike on top of the car, where you're parked, and if you can keep it in view. Remember, the rack itself does not lock to the roof, so a would-be thief just needs to remove the rack (five thumb screws) to make off with the rack and the bike. So I give the locking feature three stars. It's enough to deter an opportunist. Not enough to deter a determined thief. But on the other hand, most bike locks can be defeated in seconds or minutes with a battery powered grinder. So deterrence is probably about all you can hope for anyway. Carrying a bike: Set the bike on its wheels atop the rack's wheel tray. Then lift the arm up to the bike's down-tube, and tighten it around the down-tube. Finally, place a strap through the wheel tray in front and in back, securing each strap around the bike's wheel. It's pretty easy, and doesn't take long. Assembly: This step consists of six bolts with nuts and washers, two end caps, and a little measuring to make sure you're accommodating your car's rack correctly. It takes a half hour or so. Installation: This step consists of three U-bolts, six thumb screws with washers, and some more measuring and fiddling to get everything lined up right. This takes ten or fifteen minutes the first time. Subsequent installations should take around five to seven minutes. Comparison to "name brand" racks: This rack is sturdy enough. Maybe not quite as heavy a metal gauge as a high end rack, but strong enough and secure enough. Assembly is no fun. It's like the "ready to assemble furniture" experience but for bike racks. A name-brand rack would come further assembled, and with more refined parts. Additionally, installation takes longer than a name brand rack would since you have to screw on several U-bolts. Typically the name brand products have more convenient mounts. And of course they cost 2x to 3x as much as this rack does. One note about the rack's overall bike carrying strategy: This rack does require making contact with the bike's frame where it clamps around the down tube. For nice bikes, and particularly for carbon fiber bikes, you're probably better off with solutions that only make contact with the wheels (examples include the Yakima Front Loader and Top Loader). For steel or aluminum bikes, and bikes where you're less concerned with signs of having been rack-carried, this is fine. I have three racks on top of my car; two Front Loaders, for the nicer bikes, and this one which I use for the kid bike. You can mitigate the wear that the clamp will cause by putting a cloth around the down tube where contact is made. But I probably still wouldn't use this on a lightweight carbon fiber frame. Four stars: It is inexpensive, strong enough, and gets the job done without any fuss. It would be five if the mounting and assembly were easier.

## Features

- EASY TO ASSEMBLE: The UPRIGHT roof rack installs in minutes following the instructions and carries one bike with no wheel removal necessary.Fits bikes with wheel base of 54” or lessFits tires up to 3” wide
- VERSATILE: This rack fits square, round and oval bars up to 3" wide and multiple units can be used on a single vehicle. Maximum weight capacity of 35Ibs. per bike
- SLEEK DESIGN: The minimalistic & sleek design looks great on any vehicle. It is made from sturdy plastic and steel and only weighs 5Ibs!
- WORRY FREE SECURITY: With tie down straps for wheels & locking feature included you will have peace of mind knowing your bike is secured to the rack whether on the road or parked.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000SL1AEG |
| Automotive Fit Type | Universal Fit |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,764 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #30 in Bicycle Car Racks |
| Brand | Swagman |
| Brand Name | Swagman |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Bicycle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 3,228 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00776214647200 |
| Included Components | Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack |
| Is Foldable | Yes |
| Item Dimensions | 3 x 8 x 34 inches |
| Item Type Name | Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack For Car Roof Rack - Single Bicycle Carrier, Black |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 3 x 8 x 34 inches |
| Load Capacity | 35 lbs per bike |
| Manufacturer | Swagman Bicycle Carriers |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 64720 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Model Number | 64720 |
| Mounting Type | Roof Mount,Tie Down Mount,Wheel Mount |
| UPC | 776214647200 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Swagman
- **Color:** Black
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00776214647200
- **Is Foldable:** Yes
- **Item Weight:** 5 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3 x 8 x 34 inches
- **Load Capacity:** 35 Pounds
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Mounting Type:** Roof Mount,Tie Down Mount,Wheel Mount
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Bicycle

## Images

![Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack – Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier for Secure Bicycle Transport - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uqu4YzMHL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Value Bike Rack
*by T***Y on June 24, 2026*

I bought two of these so I could put our bikes on the cross bars above my truck's bed. The hardware that comes with these racks is too small for the 4" crossbars, but I don't blame the manufacturer. The kit does come with two different sized U-brackets, but neither was big enough for me. As a result, I did had to modify the racks themselves (make new and bigger holes). In the end, they are nice, sturdy bike racks for the money. Assembly is pretty straightforward. Be sure to leave all the bolts loose until you determine exactly where you're going to be mounting these. The two pieces of the tire tray slide via slotted holes for the bolts so you can line up your U-brackets.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inexpensive alternative for a proven design
*by D***O on April 20, 2021*

This type of rack has been around a long time, and works well if you, like me, require a roof rack and prefer keeping the front wheel on the bike while it's being transported. The rack arm grips the bike's down-tube, holding it upright, and then a wheel strap in front and in back keeps everything in place. The knob for tightening the arm comes with a key lock, so the bike can be locked to the vehicle. Whether this is an adequate theft deterrent depends a lot on how long you leave the bike on top of the car, where you're parked, and if you can keep it in view. Remember, the rack itself does not lock to the roof, so a would-be thief just needs to remove the rack (five thumb screws) to make off with the rack and the bike. So I give the locking feature three stars. It's enough to deter an opportunist. Not enough to deter a determined thief. But on the other hand, most bike locks can be defeated in seconds or minutes with a battery powered grinder. So deterrence is probably about all you can hope for anyway. Carrying a bike: Set the bike on its wheels atop the rack's wheel tray. Then lift the arm up to the bike's down-tube, and tighten it around the down-tube. Finally, place a strap through the wheel tray in front and in back, securing each strap around the bike's wheel. It's pretty easy, and doesn't take long. Assembly: This step consists of six bolts with nuts and washers, two end caps, and a little measuring to make sure you're accommodating your car's rack correctly. It takes a half hour or so. Installation: This step consists of three U-bolts, six thumb screws with washers, and some more measuring and fiddling to get everything lined up right. This takes ten or fifteen minutes the first time. Subsequent installations should take around five to seven minutes. Comparison to "name brand" racks: This rack is sturdy enough. Maybe not quite as heavy a metal gauge as a high end rack, but strong enough and secure enough. Assembly is no fun. It's like the "ready to assemble furniture" experience but for bike racks. A name-brand rack would come further assembled, and with more refined parts. Additionally, installation takes longer than a name brand rack would since you have to screw on several U-bolts. Typically the name brand products have more convenient mounts. And of course they cost 2x to 3x as much as this rack does. One note about the rack's overall bike carrying strategy: This rack does require making contact with the bike's frame where it clamps around the down tube. For nice bikes, and particularly for carbon fiber bikes, you're probably better off with solutions that only make contact with the wheels (examples include the Yakima Front Loader and Top Loader). For steel or aluminum bikes, and bikes where you're less concerned with signs of having been rack-carried, this is fine. I have three racks on top of my car; two Front Loaders, for the nicer bikes, and this one which I use for the kid bike. You can mitigate the wear that the clamp will cause by putting a cloth around the down tube where contact is made. But I probably still wouldn't use this on a lightweight carbon fiber frame. Four stars: It is inexpensive, strong enough, and gets the job done without any fuss. It would be five if the mounting and assembly were easier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing entry level rack
*by M***H on October 9, 2024*

I bought two racks and made great use of them for just over a year, until I ran my car through a car wash and broke them. It was nobody’s fault other than my own, I know you’re not supposed to run your car through the wash with these racks up top but I was being lazy whatever lesson learned. These racks worked amazing for the year I had them, and for the price I paid the value can’t be beat. They’re relatively easy to assemble and set up, and they look pretty great sitting on top of the car without a bike. Once your bike is on and strapped in, the knob has a key hole so that your bike doesn’t come loose with wind, and so no one can unload your bike if you’re parked and not near your car. The material used began to degrade and the color did fade over some time. Then again, they’re entry level, I think some people in the reviews forget they get what they pay for. I had never had a problem with these racks driving up and down California and over mountainous roads with two bikes on the roof of my car. Your bike(s) is safe so long as you assemble the unit properly and lock your bike in as well. Now, you get what you pay for; on most drives, you will hear an unsettling creaking coming from the roof. That’s the most of your worries with these racks but for the price, it is what it is. I probably won’t order these models again now that I have a bit more experience with hauling my bikes, I’ll look into moving up the model line to see what would work better this second time around.

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