I have a Thule Parkway 4-bike hitch mount carrier (Model 956) that I bought on Amazon. My problem is that the receiver holes are about 2 inches too far from the assembly and are a tad too small for 1/2" hitch pins. It works fine now, I just feel that the rack would be more sturdy if it can go farther into the receiver , and I would also like to use my 1/2" hitch lock rather than needed to bring out a socket wrench to put it on and take it off. The pre-drilled holes fit an M12 receiver bolt.
Basically, I want to know how to find somewhere that can drill new 1/2" holes into my bike rack assembly. What should I look up in the phone book? Can they do this at Hardware stores? I have a very basic drill which cannot fit a 1/2" bit, so doing it myself is out of the question. I am in Philadelphia PA if it helps.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information. Today we are going to show you part number S64905. This is a three-bike rack for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches from Swagman. This is the XP. The superior solid steel construction provides lasting toughness and carries up to three bikes. The cushioned cradles on the arm rotate to keep the wheels level to the ground, providing improved ground clearance. Additionally, the cradles help provide a scratch-free ride for bikes by using thick, Kraton vinyl cushioning with large grooves, which prevent bike cables from rubbing up against the frame. They also work to prevent the bikes from rocking back and forth during the transit. The cradles accommodate bikes with up to a 2-inch-diameter frame, and the locking knob allows for secure and quick unload. Today we are going to show you part number S64905. This is a three-bike rack for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches from Swagman. This is the XP. The superior solid steel construction provides lasting toughness and carries up to three bikes. The cushioned cradles on the arm rotate to keep the wheels level to the ground, providing improved ground clearance. Additionally, the cradles help provide a scratch-free ride for bikes by using thick, Kraton vinyl cushioning with large grooves, which prevent bike cables from rubbing up against the frame. They also work to prevent the bikes from rocking back and forth during the transit …
We were looking to a get a new bike rack for our car so we could transport our bikes without having to constantly take off the front wheels and such.
We need a two bike, trunk mounted, rack for our car. We don’t have a hitch installed, so it has to be trunk mounted. The local shop here has a few different racks, but they all seem drastically more expensive than something at a discount store.
My question is, is this one of those times where you don’t have to get the name brand stuff? I mean, is there that big of a difference between the Wal*Mart 2 bike rack, vs the Saris 2 Bone 9.99 bike rack?
While I know the more expensive ones look more sturdy, we have road bikes that don’t weigh very much. The rack itself weighs more than our bikes combined, heh.
What are the pros/cons in just going to Wal*Mart/Target to get a rack instead of dishing out the name brand cash? (We ride Trek 1.1s, so we want to make sure it does hold our bikes safely.)
Is the only difference, one is more sturdy?
