I was planning on leave a bike rack on my hatchback, how easily does this rack fold away for access to the back storage area?
1310609
I have a hatchback and I have no issues accessing the hatch when rack is empty. When ab bike is on the rack, my handlebars hit the hatch....but I believe it will fold out to make that room. The ends fold up easily and locks into place with pins. Hope this helps and I drive a Chevy Malibu Maxx.
1310610
There is one pin to pull that will allow the rack to tilt down. In many cases you could access the trunk from the side without tilting the rack.
1310611
Pulling one 5/15 pin allows the upright to fold down. You then have access to the back hatchback.
1310612
Pull a single pin and it folds down. Catch is that it won't fold down with the bikes in place.
1310613
The platform legs must be down and then you can pull the pin and the center support arm will fold down to gain access to opening the rear hatchback. I love mine, took both bikes from Central Illinois to Hilton Head, SC. with no problems or issues of any kind!
237767
It folds where you see a bend in the frame at the square block in the frame with the chrome latch as seen in photo. It will save some space but don't expect any miracles. I must add it is a great bike!
1968607
The "folding" system allows you to fold the racks down and fit into your garage, without "removing" anything, takes a few seconds. Enjoy!
449330
The rack can easily be removed. Therefore you should easily remove it anytime you lock up your bike and take it with you wherever you go.
1728359
Yes, it folds up easily and can be stored out of sight. The thing to remember is the weight limit. My last bench also had a 200lb limit which I didn't notice. The front leg broke off at the welding, though it was some years after I had bought it. I am near the limit so, I don't try any experiments with this one and it seems to be holding itself together well.
2107551
The wheel hoops can fold up and stand vertically when bikes are not loaded. When extended, the entire rack can be tilted back to allow entrance to a trunk/hatchback/whatever...even with the bikes loaded. It does not fold up flush with the trunk/hatchback/etc. under any circumstance. It is without a doubt the best designed and most useable bike rack I have seen...no exceptions.
52852
It will fold with it attached, but it tends to get in the way when I load it into the car. Super easy to remove and replace though, so that is the current strategy.
871992
The straps have hooks that basically sit inside the seams of the hatchback and would require the hatch to be open in order to remove. I suppose someone could just cut the straps, but that would render the rack unusable. If the intention is for you to lock the bike to the rack and the rack to the car, thereby locking the bike to the car...the answer is no. This is no way to actually lock the rack to the car that I can think of.Having said that I used it on a trip across US (Boston to Tx to San Diego) and never had a problem leaving it and bikes overnight in parking lots.
2213196
The rack goes on very easy. It can be slide on while folded up so it is easy to reach the bolt to attach. I am also putting it on only when I need it. Also not too heavy
2095772
I'm a small girl and it was okay to fold up when the back tire was leaning against me. Once the latch is released, it moves pretty easily but you have to be able to lift the latter half of the bike. The bike is probably about 40 ish lbs to lift. Hope that helps a little. All in all I never really had a problem folding and unfolding, it was fitting it into my car and people watching me as I did it! Haha :) love the bike btw
1356202
The handle comes off and on very easily. The bike itself does not fold, but it does come apart easily so you are able to dismantle it if you need to and re-assamble it. My son and daughter in law have to do that because they have two bikes and both don't fit in the trunk unless they take them apart first. Hope this helps.
1601212
It folds, but it doesn't fold up that much. Just the middle collapses, but not the length or height. It can be put in a trunk very easily, but in a hatchback, it would probably touch the back window.
511592
It bolts down to the rear rack with U bolts. Can be removed, but not exactly easily.
500146
Very easy. I take mine out all the time. Takes a minute to unhook it, fold it and store it in the trunk.
435312
Very minimal. It comes folded up. Putting in the handlebars and pedals was about it
895330
Don't have it with me, as I'm moving out and it is at the storage, but if you take the wheels off, take out the connection rod and fold the sides, approximately the folded height is around 9 to 10 in. Hope that helps
147553
No. Don't plan on leaving your bike with this rack. I don't know of a way to lock it.