I really liked the simplicity of this bike rack
354591
I really liked the simplicity of this bike rack, and I bought it for my 2011 Prius. It worked, but it did put a little pressure on the spoiler, so I ended up sending back. Overall, the design is great, and the price is nice. Just didn't quite work for my car.
3651170
These racks were great. Easy to put up, work great. I was having problems with space in my pole barn due to bicycles setting around. I have a Mountain bike and a Road bike. My wife has a bike and we have two bikes for the Grandkids. I was constantly having to move bikes around to get at different items on my work bench. Now I have the bikes suspended from the ceiling and have all the room I need to move around. When I am ready to ride it is simple to lower a bike down and use it, then return it to it's place on the ceiling when I am finished. It is also easy to work on the bikes by lowering them to where I want them and working on them at eye level without having to worry about them falling over.
1425452
We bought this so that we could carry bikes for everyone in our family.  This is the first bike rack I have owned, so I can't compare it to any others.  Overall it has performed very well.  We also purchased the Curtis class III receiver hitch.  We installed the hitch and rack on our Toyota Sienna.  Both were very easy to install.  The rack has a tilting feature to move it out of the way for access to the back hatch.  I didn't try that feature while it was loaded.  I was reluctant because of the weight involved.  Unloaded the tilt feature worked very well.  I was able to load two adult bikes, one teen size mountain bike and two toddler size bikes.  The toddler bikes were a little tricky.  The included straps worked well.  All the bikes seemed very stable on the road.

There  is only one concern I would point out.  Because the hitch on our Sienna is already low to the ground, the end of the rack scraped the ground on some speed bumps and on inclined driveways.  That may not be a problem on cars with a higher ground clearance.  Overall we are very happy with this product.
325334
As the title expresses, this rack was extremely easy to install on my Trek 7.2 FX.  I also got a chance to use the quick release rail system with the Topeak trunk bag, and I was impressed.  The bag is easy to get on and off, yet it holds secure when traveling.

The reason I only gave 4 stars:  Topeak includes Nylon Insert Lock nuts instead of a standard nut.  This stopped the nut from going all the way down the bolt, allowing the bolts to slide a bit on the brackets.  When I finally got the right type of nut after a trip to the hardware store, the rack is now secure and won't be sliding anywhere.

Do yourself a favor:  when ordering on Amazon also order a set of 4 hex or jam nuts to save yourself a trip.  The proper size escapes me, but I know I was able to find the proper metric size at Lowe's without any issue.
4251722
I like this basket because it is inexpensive and unlikely to be stolen off my bike, especially since it is fastened on. My shoulder bag and computer fit neatly inside it and I don't have to use a pannier for a computer bag all day. But the hardware for fastening to a Planet Bike rack was not big enough. I had to bend and force it to fit. What should've been a five minute mount took about an hour (with frustration).
5174
This rack is very easy to put on and take off. Did buy the adapter bar for my wife's bike. It made it easier to put on rack. The anti-sway feature works well. Nice rack for the money.
3607978
I bought this for my K2 Astral 2.0.  I needed more storage on my bike so I could bring clothes with me when I bike into work.  Installing this rack took about 15 minutes and was really easy.  The instructions are a bit lacking but with a little ingenuity I was able to the get this rack securely on my bike.  It seems very sturdy and I can't wait to get my pannier tonight so I can test this setup out.
2792776
I have had this rack for over a year and it's terrific. I have received many compliments on it from cyclists who just love the way it looks. Well designed, easy to attach and easy to load.

One does have to be careful, though. Some of the parts in the clamp arms are made of plastic which is not a sin at all but they can break and conceivably cause the clamp to fail. Kuat did replace those parts for free when I had a breakage, but the point is one has to be on the lookout for anything that does not look right or function correctly whenever one loads or unloads a bike.
2176934
I have seen lots of bike racks and yet this is the first one that compelled me to purchase.  It was easy to install fitting my 15 year old mountain bike.  The rail system with attachments is brilliant.  I have purchased the folding basket and a small saddle bag.  I am looking forward to summer in the Northern states to maximize use of my bike.  the rack increases the usefulness greatly.
2130508
The following are the pros and cons in my view:

Pros:
1) Unbelievably easy to assemble. I had no idea what I was doing and probably had it assembled with bikes in it in 15-20 minutes.
2) Price is reasonable for the product.
3) Not as large as I expected, but big enough to tightly fit 5 bikes.

Cons:
1) A bit flimsy. Because of the way it assembles, many of the pieces aren't tight. My neighbor bought a similar rack at Costco (unfortunately, they don't sell it anymore) for a similar price, and it was a bit larger and more sturdy.
2) Because it is a little small, loose, and lightweight, I doesn't quite hold five bikes "securely" in my opinion.

I'm not dissatisfied with the product. In fact, because of the pros, I might consider buying another one. it's just not as good as I had hoped.
2750550
the rack is very good and almost met all expectations. I think I disagree with the topmost reviewer that "it is still not easy". I would say that it is very easy to use it. This is my first rack and i though some time between cheaper options and racks. Friend of mine noticed that i have two "girl" bikes and idea to mount and unmount special bar immediately left me with just  a rack version. it took about 3 mins to load three bikes and same to unload for the first time from Swagman.  Second time I was faster. The only issue that i noticed that hooks cannot be rotated and make less convenient unloading.

also, one picture shows solid bar that is inserted to hitch. my version has non solid. it is probably bar for smaller hitch. just to avoid confusion.
2788389
Went to there retail shop a week before to test out the bikes.  Had some money on an Amazon gift card so my wife and I purchased a cruiser each.

This particular bike was really easy to put together and looks great.  I'm actually surprised how easy it is to pedal as opposed to the beach cruisers I had growing up.  And with it's simple design it is so easy to throw on the bike rack and go.

Love it!!!
508413
This bike rack was actually given to me by a friend.  I loved it so much I've been looking to buy it for family members.  For the price, you can't go wrong with this model.  Some people have mentioned difficulty with the 2" hitch.  I can't speak to this, since I have the 1 1/4 inch installed on my Subaru.  For me, the hitch works perfectly.  It is a little cumbersome to get under the bumper and unbolt the rack each time I install it but, honestly, it takes me less than 5 minutes and keeps the rack very secure.

I moved across the country with this rack and my two bikes (mountain and road) on the back of my car and had no problems at all.  There was no movement, no noise, and I never worried about my bikes being loose.  The foam hooks that lower down prevent the bikes from moving at all and don't scratch the paint.  I've since taken about three 500 mile road trips with the rack, as well as driving locally to biking trails, and have never had a problem.  I've put my bikes, as well as family member bikes, in the racks and despite size/gender differences the bikes are easy to load and don't bump against each other.  The rack is easy to adjust to fit different frames.  The only down side (4 instead of 5 stars) is that you can't lock your bikes to the rack, and you can't open the trunk while the bikes are loaded.

Pros:
- Very secure
- Easy to load
- Fits variety of bike frames easily
- Can fold down the middle pole to access the trunk without uninstalling the rack
- Can take off extra parts if only loading one bike
- Quiet
- Foam-covered hooks are actually quite durable and prevent paint scratches

Cons:
- ? 2" hitch adapter is difficult to use (I haven't experienced this)
- Cannot open the trunk with the bikes on the rack (must take them off first)
- Cannot lock bikes to the frame (I solved this by using a cable and u-lock to lock my bikes to the frame/car)
- Have to screw the bolt in with a ratchet/wrench to install the rack (this is actually very easy to do and keeps the rack secure)

Overall, I love the ease of this rack and would recommend it to anyone.
3354414
I have a 2013 hatchback ford focus and it worked great!  The instructions were clear and easy to follow and I had a easy and secure trip with my bikes from Tucson to Palm Springs with one aluminum road bike and one steel single speed (both 50" frames).  My cross bar on my road bike was a bit thick and didn't settle into the cradle on the rack, but it sat nicely on top and I just used a couple bungees to ensure security.

The only negative thing for me was folding it up again the buttons are a bit stiff, but I would rather that than it collapse on itself when I don't want it to!

For my particular use this rack is functional, nice and small when it's folded up which makes it easy to store and even just keep in the trunk for whenever its need may arise, and a solid fit for my car.  I highly recommend it.
3750515
I like this rack because it is light and easy to install and uninstall. I took my bike to the beach and since it was the first time using it, all the way there I was checking my mirrors to see if it was still there, on the way back I didn't worry at all.
855853
Assembly was a breeze.  I didn't realized how substantial the steel was for this Bike Rack (you really have to see it in person to appreciate it - I'll have to add some pictures).  The packaging looked really beat up but the contents inside were in pristine condition.  The instructions were clear for the most part, though a diagram of the correct use of the straps (provided) would have been helpful for a bicycle (newbie) enthusiast like myself.

Update:  I have a 1998 Chevy Blazer LS and it doesn't have the standard receiver, so finding a bike rack for it was a real pain.  Happy to report it is now Oct 2016 and this bike rack is still going strong.  It easily holds three bicycles and I trust it for long drives on the interstate and stop and go traffic as well.
1085258
It took all of about ten minutes to install and put a bike in securely.  Instructions were easy to follow, and the parts were easy to assemble.  The bike rack comes in four pieces, the first piece is the hitch attachment which requires only one bolt either for the 2" or 1 1/4" hitch. A bag comes in the box with all bolts and instructions which i call the second piece.  The third piece is the body of the rack which requires one bolt on the bottom to attach to the base.  There is also a pin which you need to be careful of, if you install this piece with the pin in, it will make it more difficult to remove the pin later.  The fourth and final piece is the rack itself which installs with two bolts.  There are only straps with which to attach your bike to, there is no locking mechanism, which doesnt bother me, a good bike lock can secure all on the rack.  I am giving this rack 5 stars not because it is the greatest bike rack ever, but because for the price, and ease of installation it is a great product.  Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hitch mounted bike rack.