Hollywood Racks Recumbent 2-Bike Hitch Rack
Platform style hitch rack for recumbent bikesThe SportRider 2-Bike Hitch Rack from Hollywood makes it fast and simple to unload and load up to two recumbent bikes. With a padded universal top clamp and adjustable wheel holders, the SportRider 2 is able to carry two recumbent bikes with wheelbases of up to 74-inches, weighing up to 50 pounds per bike. Easy to use, simply drop your bike into the wheel holders and slide the self-locking clamp onto the frame to secure the bike. The rack holds bikes 18 inches apart to prevent any bike-on-bike damage and includes Velcro wheel straps, and two “small wheel” adapters for additional security. The SportRider 2 folds easily when not in use, and fits both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches securely with a “No Wobble” threaded hitch pin-bolt. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty from Hollywood Racks, carrying your bikes safely and securely has never been easier.
Specifications: Capacity: Two Bikes/100 pounds (maximum of 50 pounds per bike) Hitch Size: fits both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches Maximum bike wheel base: 74 inches Includes 2 “small wheel” adapters “No Wobble” threaded hitch pin-bolt, 1/2-13 Padded universal top clamp Adjustable wheel holders Velcro wheel straps Self-locking press lever Space between bikes: 18 inches Weight: 33 pounds Folds easily when not in use
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited lifetime
Warranty Specifications: Hollywood Racks will warranty its car racks and accessories during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product subject to the exclusions and limitations of this warranty. Hollywood Racks will remedy defects in materials and workmanship by repairing or replacing (at its option) a defective part without charge for labor or parts. Hollywood Racks may elect (at its option) to issue a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the product.
This warranty does not cover problems caused by normal wear and tear including (but not limited to) weather, scratches, dents, rust, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, misuse, abuse, neglect, theft, unauthorized modifications, or unauthorized repair. No warranty is given for defects resulting in incorrect assembly, incorrect installation onto the vehicle, installation on a “no fit” vehicle, incorrect attachment of bicycles onto the rack, or overloading of the rack’s weight restrictions. This warranty terminates if the original retail purchaser transfers the product to any other person.
Product Features
- Carries two recumbent bikes, up to 74″ wheelbase, no seat interference.
- Fits both 1 1/4″ and 2″ hitches
- Adjustable wheel holders and clamps securely holds bikes to rack
- Folds up when not in use
- Includes small wheel adapters and extra tie-down straaps
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