I’ve had the rack now for two days and honestly, it’s really sturdy and durable which I’m surprised because it’s $250. 0 to 48 mph you will hear a wooshing sound, But honestly, it’s not that bad once you hit like 65 to 70. The bolts are really sturdy and the C clamps are actually good quality.
Fits and looks great. Easy assembly.
This has to be the best bike rack for heavy e-bikes! It was delivered in a relatively short time and put right to work. It is secure and easy to load and unload. It's already made a voyage from CA to CO and back!!! Can't say enough about the stability of both bikes on the rack. Every time we stopped, we were asked, "Where did you get the bike rack?"
We responded with....OUTFITR! Best rack we've owned so far!
Very steady! Bike fits great! I hauled 2 Rambo bikes and they were rock solid. Great bike hauler. Highly recommend!
Once I got rack setup, it worked fine. Set up was a bit of a challenge. Directions were all pictures. The directions were mislabeled, having two sets of step 4 and no step 2, but eventually figured it out. Tools listed that were required were incorrect. Only 1/2 were of the right size. Plus, the 24mm, would highly recommend a socket. It took forever to install into the threaded receiver.
So far, we didn’t have no issues whatsoever putting it together was a breeze instructions were easy to understand. Unloading and loading our e-bikes with no issues with the ramp that came with it made things easy. The rack is very strong and sturdy for the price. You won’t be disappointed!
I bought this rack primarily for the ramp, since it was very hard for me to lift my 72-pound bike into my old hitch rack. The ramp works very well; however, it seems to me that this rack is much heavier than I expected. Also, the vertical support arms stick out to the sides, when the rack is folded up, and are a bit wider than my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Easy to assemble. I can load the bikes by myself. I've got heavy bikes! Fair price.
Amazing shipping amazing product amazing performance amazing customer service.
You don’t need to spend $800 on a E-bike rack OUTFITR is A proof of that.
$229 can do the job just as good.
I purchased the Outfiter 2 bike hitch e-bike rack and couldn’t be happier!!! It’s so easy to use. It’s easy to put your bike up there. The ramps are very sturdy and helpful. You can secure your bikes with ease with this bike rack. I like that it is very sturdy and doesn’t rattle and the bikes don’t move when you travel.
The only reason I deducted a star is because the camo wrap is cheap and looks sun faded right out the box. The wrap or dip material they used is low quality and poorly installed; as well as some scratches in the paint job. However, the rack itself is absolutely phenomenal! I’ve had 4-5 tow hitch bike racks over the years and this one is hands down my favorite one! Such a simple & perfect design. The ramp to assist in loading and off-loading is hilarious but so useful. My dad cracked up when he saw it and said “don’t let anyone see you use that!” Haha so funny. I also love how the ramp mounts to the rack itself. The entire design has a ton of thought put into it.
This carrier holds my Gazelle Ultimate C380 (~ 60 lbs) very securely. Steel and aluminum construction is light weight yet very rugged. The included loading ramp is much appreciated. Packing was rugged and delivery was reasonable (5 days to VT).
After reading all the reviews I have a few comments to make: 1) It amazes me how some people are able to assemble it wrong. 2) There's a lot of complaining about the screw in hitch pin. To them I say this type pin makes the attachment more secure and less prone to rattle. 3) There's also a lot of complaining about the hitch pin not being lockable. To them I say search around online and you will find lockable antirattle hitchpins of this type for about $30. 4) There's a lot of complaining about the assembly instructions. This is warranted. Hanging in there, do some head scratching and eventually the pictograph directions will begin to make sense. For the non-mm types like myself the socket/wrench size for the hitch pin is 15/16". I also remember using 1/2" & 3/4" wrenches for other bolts. 5) There is some hilarious Chinamerinese instructions accompanying the step for installing the swiveling seat post clamp arm. Translated into English: Assemble the 2 soft washers and the steel doohicky with the slots in the order shown. Ditch the torque wrench and just tighten the bolt until it won't turn any more. This provides enough friction so the arm won't flop over and bonk you in the head.
In summary, this is a simple, rugged and totally satisfactory carrier for an E bike at a price point that is far less than some others (I'm looking at you T***e)
I'm extremely happy with this purchase.
Sturdy rack at a reasonable price and excellent customer service. Holds both of our e-bikes well!!!!
We had some shipping damage and customer service took care of us!
This bike rack worked out perfectly for us. We used it behind our motorhome and had to use a different hitch so the rack would clear the back of the motorhome. Other than that everything worked fine. I would definitely recommend this rack.
I give this rack a five star rating. However, there are two items that could be improved. The first is the instructions are pretty minimal on how to put the rack together. The second, is the ramp attachment. This attaches with two bent hooks into the rack. They often will rotate when the bike comes off the rack if it doesn’t come off perfectly straight. I suggest using a pin attachment of some sort to for more firmly, attach the ramp to the rack.
This rack tilts very easily and locks and unlocks with a little pull on the lever. The other brand I had tore my hands up pulling pins and spring clips to operate it. This one is excellent for old hands!
Thank you Outfitrer for making a great product! Our biggest bike rack fear was having it come loose or break while traveling on interstates! I'm a devoted reader of reviews before I buy something.
This rack was quick and easy to assemble and mount. It has stayed ultra stable and safe in use. We added turn signals and brake lights since they were obscured when the bikes were loaded. Worth every penny for the peace of mind and safety for vehicles behind us!!!
I was looking for a rack at my local bike shop. But, I didn't want to spend $800-$1,000 on one. I found this rack from a Facebook ad. I'm glad that I bought it. It feels very well built & is solid. The ramp makes loading pretty easy. Once they are tied down, they're not going anywhere. There is very little shake when driving. I'm very happy with it so far.
Works well. It was a little difficult assembling it because the instructions are just pictures. I had to refer to the drawing quite a bit to ensure I wasn’t adding parts in the wrong direction. It wasn’t too bad though. Bikes a sturdy during transport.
This rack easily fits 3 e-bikes and I (52f) can get them on and off myself. The rack is heavy, but I can also get it on and secured myself. Each bike is easily secured by one person in about 2 minutes and is super stable and secure.
Our bikes fit and it works great! Now to take them on a longer trip!
This bike rack was exactly what they said. It feels very stable and safe behind my Toyota RAV.
Very well built, securely holds bike and the layout of the racks design and ease of securing bike is awesome.
Love this ramp! This makes loading our bikes so much easier. This is also my 2nd purchase from Outfiter’s, notice the bike rack in the pic. 😉
