Swagman XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver) | 
| Brand: Swagman Bicycle Carriers
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $133.56
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Rating:  63 reviews
Sales Rank: 2455
Shipping Weight (lbs): 30.8
Dimensions (in): 35.7 x 10.4 x 4.8
MPN: 64650
Model: 64650
UPC: 776214646500
EAN: 0776214646500
ASIN: B0001VO1YY
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Carries up to two bikes; fits 2-inch receiver | | • | Features adjustable quick-release tire hoops and a ratcheting top arm which allows you to carry a wide variety of bike frames | | • | Top arms fold down and the base folds up to keep this rack out of the way when not in use | | • | Frame grip arms have a soft-frame coating to protect your bike's finish | | • | Requires minimal assembly |
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Product Description
2-inch receiver hitch The Cross Country "XC" 2-Bike Rail Rack can easily accommodate children's and adult bikes, downhill bikes, cruiser bikes, full suspension bikes, BMX bikes, "Y" frame designs and much more, without the hassle of removing wheels. The XC slides into a 2-inch receiver and carries up to 2 bikes, with an option to carry up to 4 bikes with another module (4 bikes on Class III hitch only). The XC easily adjusts to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel hoops. Frame grip arms have a soft-frame friendly coating to protect your bike's finish. When not in use, the rack folds up for easy storage (on or off vehicle), shipping, etc. The XC carries the widest variety of bike frames in its class.
Amazon.com Product Description
The XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack from Swagman is a versatile hitch-mount rack that can easily accommodate children's and adult bikes, downhill bikes, cruiser bikes, full-suspension bikes, BMX bikes, "Y" frame designs, and much more (and without the hassle of removing wheels). The XC slides into a two-inch receiver and carries up to two bikes (with an option to carry up to four bikes with another module, available separately). 
Swagman's XC Cross-Country 2-Bike Rack easily adjusts to accommodate a wide variety of bike frames. | The XC easily adjusts to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel hoops. Its frame grip arms feature a soft, frame-friendly coating to protect your bike's finish. When not in use, the rack folds up for easy storage. Specifiations: - Capacity: Two bikes
- Mount: 2-inch hitch
- Hitch: Fits Class 3 hitch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 58 more reviews...
 Outstanding Value and Features November 22, 2005
J. F. Rosen (Sarasota, Florida United States)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
Bought on Amazon. Best price anywhere by far. Goes together in a snap and what I really like is how it folds up for easy storage. I can take it off the hitch and stow it in the vehicle when I am off riding. I like the way it supports the bike from below as opposed to having bikes hanging by their frames. Well thought out design, and even the locking (clevis pins) are attached by a small cable to keep from loosing them. Swagman sells an extension to add two more bikes if you need it. I only carry one bike, and have room to carry a second if someone wants to join me on a ride. I highly recommend this carrier.
Bike Rack Exceeds Expectations. September 7, 2005
Kay E. Rigg (Monterey)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
This rack is advertized as easy to put together out of the box, and easy to use once you are ready to to ride. Both of these statements are completely true. We have one man's and one woman's comfort bikes and the different length center main clamps of the rack are perfectly suited to these differences in bike design. The rack is very easy to insert and lock into our trailer hitch and the bikes are extremely easy to load requiring only a minimal lift and support to set and lock them into the rack. Definitely truth in advertising!
Great bike rack - skip the overpriced yuppie racks April 30, 2007
Mr. Kenneth A. Shores (Navajo Nation, NM USA)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I just bought this bike for a bike trip I took with a friend of mine. I drive a Toyota 4runner, 4wd, with a two inch hitch receiver. I was nervous about buying a bike rack online, but the price made me take the chance.
When I got the rack and opened it up, I was immediately impressed by the welded, heavy metal construction of the rack. However, the instruction manual had me nervous: it said the rack should be used on paved or gravel roads only. Well, I was going to be driving through some pretty hairy 4-wheel drive situations and needed something with stability. I decided to go for it anyway, hooked up the rack, and was on my way.
After 3 days of two-track, dirt track, steep inclines and muddy sliding, the bike rack is in perfect condition. My bikes were protected, secure and safe. Loading and unloading was a breeze. For $129 you could not do better. I'm willing to bet you couldn't do better with the other $300 - $500 models out there anyway.
Now, a little bit about why this Swagman model is better than the $99 Allen version. The SWAGMAN you see here is equipped with a bottom carrier. In case you hadn't noticed, the bottom carrier attaches to the wheels and wheels on bikes are ALWAYS ROUND. Crazy, I know. The Allen version (with the top straps) is common amongst bike carriers (trunk mounted and hitch alike). These bikes wrap around the top frame of the bike. Here is the rub: NOT ALL BIKE FRAMES ARE THE SAME. I have a V-frame bike and those straps do not wrap around. Other bike frames are very narrow; some are very thick - the point being that those straps are not going to work for every bike. The SWAGMAN does. Its wheel base supports are adjustable. The locking center clasp simply applies pressure to the center of the frame. It can't go wrong.
In conclusion, save yourself a lot of money and buy the SWAGMAN version here. Save yourself a headache and opt for the bottom, wheel attachment carriers over the other varieties. For an extra $30 over the Allen, you'll be riding pretty - guaranteed.
**Oh yea, plus it's sold through Amazon so the shipping is free.
I Feel Fortunate to Have Found This... September 3, 2006
W. Marshall (Athens, GA USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I spent some time searching for a bike carrier for my SUV trailer hitch. I selected the Swagman based upon the reviews posted here on Amazon. I have been very pleased with this unit. It is very easy to put on and take off. The bike loads easily. It probably takes me 30 seconds to get the carrier on the car and 15 seconds to load the bike. No hassel at all!
Easiest, most versatile rack I've found July 23, 2006
L. Albers
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Mounting any bike is easy since the rack holds the WHEELS instead of the frame. Will hold big bikes, small bikes, ladies bikes and even holds my Giant Revive with no top frame tube at all. Smart product.
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