Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)This is a simple, solidly built carrier. The salespeople at my local bike shop told me it's made by Thule, but I didn't try to verify that fact. I love the single arm design. I had the Thule Spare Me but my new GT mountain bike wouldn't fit since the crossbar is short and the rack arms were too wide. However, the single arm design of the Sportrack solves that problem. I also installed the two locking pieces (locking hitch pin and locking knob) which seem like they'll do the job to deter the opportunistic thief, so I can go to the grocery store after riding without worrying the bike and/or rack will be gone when I return.
The clamp system for holding the bike works adequately and is partially why I like the rack since I don't have to ever mess with or look at straps. Even after I tighten as far as I think I need, I can always still manually wobble the bike slightly (which I would expect). But there is a rubber sleeve on the top and bottom of each bike position which keeps the bike from sliding around. Even though I can manually wobble the bike, I never feel like it's actually moving while driving, and I'm confident the bike is going to stay put. Also, the knobs have long screws that are threaded down into the frame piece, so it takes a lot of turning to remove the knobs to (un)load the bike. If you would get frustrated standing there and turning knobs for a minute or two every time you use the rack, this one might not be for you.
I also like the clean, minimalist design of the rack (only one arm and no straps flapping in the wind when it's unloaded). I have been complimented on it by strangers in parking lots who asked where I got it. Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase.
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Product Description:
Single arm bike carrier designed to fit race, mountain or touring bikes
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