How easy is it to load a bike onto this? I have a lifted jeep wrangler (4in on 33's) and my bike in an xr100... would I have a lot of difficulty or ya'll think it would be resizable?
1194512
If your bike is light no problem. Maybe get an extension for the ramp or the steep angel might be a little harder. I usually pull up next to a curb when possible and have the bike on the sidewalk but I am a woman so it's a little heavier for me.
1194513
This isn't a heavy duty ramp. We had a lightweight motorcycle - Suzuki gz 250 - and loaded it on the back of an rv, which is pretty low to the ground. The ramp lay was just about right at that height, and it could still be a struggle. I'm not sure how heavy your bike is (a dirty bike would be much lighter than our motorcycle, for example) but with a lifted vehicle the pitch of the ramp could make it an impossible task.
1194514
I have a jeep renegade and a 280lb bike that i use mine with- since yours is lifted its going to make the loading ramp steeper but since you are loading an xr100 and they are fairly light weight; it should be ok. I have hauled my nephews crf100 a few times and lifted the back wheel right onto the ramp.
1194515
I had an old Honda 90. The bike rack was mounted on a Ford F 150 4x4. I am 5'10", 70 yrs Young and had no problems.
342971
Thanks all. I purchased it. Now it is time to find a mountain bike fitting for it. Any suggestions?
532497
to tell you the truth i have mounted my bike once and was scared all the way. more over it was tought to lift my bike up all the way to the roof and make sure i do not scratch my SUV. if u have a car may be it would be easy. go for rear ones rather than roof top
2007821
Took us just a few minutes to take ours apart and drop off at UPS. Had a new bike literally a couple of days later. Since we already assembled the first one, we got pretty good at it and were able to assemble the 2nd one in half the time. Have enjoyed our new bike ever since. I don't think you can go wrong either way it seems.
1023603
It fits in my 2009 Wrangler with the spare tire. The spot on the inside of the rack on the tire side is a little tight, but you can definitely use it and fit a bike on the inside spit, just takes a little maneuvering. We use it on the Jeep with our 5 bikes all the time. The only issue is that you can't open the tailgate more than a few inches, even when the rack is lowered......but otherwise it is fine.
674930
Loading bikes is easy, just requiring lifting them a short height onto the rack. The anchor straps install very easily, and are easy to remove too. The only issue I've had is with handlebars from one bike riding up on the seat of the adjacent bike a bit, causing the handlebar end to be not as well seated as it could be, and/or pressing on a brake cable.
955262
The bike is about 30 lbs, if you take out few unnecessary things. It is not very light, you might get bikes that are 26 lbs. Can you easily lift and carry 30 lbs? It is not meant for carrying. It works for me; it's a bike that is low price and low quality. I would not pay for a bike that is more than $500. You might not like small folding bikes, so $150 was worth gamble, but $500 would have been difficult to swallow. The bikes that I had tested at the bike stores were more expensive $500-$700, but not much better. You do have to have some tools to tune and align it.
1064983
Not sure why but here is what I found. It is hard to load and unload a 230 pd dirt bike with this carrier. My son and I could do it but felt better with a 3rd person. I would hate to try it with a bike much heavier. A scooter might work unless the wheel size is too small but not really sure on this. Amazon sells another carrier that tilts. We returned this one and have used that one for almost a year.
479550
Should work, you will probably need a drop hitch and perhaps a small ramp to load the bike.
1729039
Check out dodge web sites for max tire sizes with and without lift. I put mine on a jeep fsj with about 4inches. You also need to check for the right wheel back spacing.
1037539
I have this on my 93 YJ and I'm running a 4" lift as well. My tires are 33" and I've have my spare mounted on this this swing arm for over 2 years and I've not had any issues at all. I really like its look and functionality. Hope this helps.
1611073
Once you reset the position where the feet rest go its not hard it all but you need to use the the allen wrench proved to do that.once that is done the next time around you just set the bike on and stap it down using the straps provided. We are very pleased with the rack for the money you pay.hope this answers your question.
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I have a stock TJ and it works fine. With that bike you should be ok since it's pretty light (I have the same one!). You'll just have to push it up a steeper slope since your Jeep is so high. This carrier doesn't have the best tie down options though.
674932
It is very easy to load four road bikes or hybrids, but four beach bikes or other wide handlebar bikes is more complicated. I use a Thule tube adapter for my wife's bike which would otherwise sit very high at an odd angle. The anchor straps are great and hold lightweight bikes steady. Since the rack weighs over 45 pounds empty and is an awkward shape to hold, getting it on to the hitch might be difficult for a single person.
482673
I had a buddy help me lift it off. I grabbed the front and he lifted the handlebars. If I'm not mistaken, the way it sits on the pallet, you could drive it off.
134411
My bike came mostly assembled. I think all I had to do was put the handle bars and pedals on. And maybe a wheel. Don't actually remember. Everything was already adjusted though. And it anything is not to your liking, the manual explains how to adjust everything. Seat height and handle bar height are easy and that's all I changed. Gearing setting are probably the most confusing but mine was set perfect right out of the box. With all that being said, if I could do over again I would probably get a different bike. I got the Schwinn midmoor. I don't really dislike anything about it but If given the opportunity, I would try another brand or style of bike. Maybe something more "sporty". If that makes any sense. My wife loves hers and we go on long rides often. If you get if I'm sure you will like it. It is very comfortable. Hope I haven't confused your decision even more. Lol. Good luck.
1628373
it's about as heavy as any other four wheel ride on atv that you can see at a retail store. lifting it single handedly may not be a good idea due to it's size. But this is a great ride on and my son loves it and i also have another 4 wheeler jeep, but my son prefers the power wheels since it's comfortable and easy to ride. Maybe you can use a basic dolly to lift this up and down the stairs, should be pretty easy.....good luck