Nashbar Shadow 2-Bike Hitch Rack
The Nashbar Shadow 2-bike hitch rack is the perfect means to conveniently transport your bikes for your next road, mountain, or greenway adventure. The wide range of adjustability regarding wheelbase length and the height of your top tube means the rack can accommodate most any bike out there. The easy-to-use clamping mechanism enables you to mount and remove bikes in a snap and for further convenience the rack tilts to enable access to the rear of your vehicle. Compatible with both 1 ¼” or a 2″ receiver hitches for maximum vehicle versatility. Click for Instruction Manual Holds up to 2 bikes Tilts down to allow access to rear of vehicle Adjusts to accommodate wheel base (17-58″) and top tube height Wheel supports fold upright for compact profile when rack isn’t in use Fits 1 ¼” or a 2″ receiver hitch Maximum load limit: 90 lbs. Powdercoat black finish * Non-locking carrier
Product Features
- Holds up to 2 bikes
- Tilts down to allow access to rear of vehicle
- Adjusts to accommodate wheel base (17-58″) and top tube height
- Wheel supports fold upright for compact profile when rack isn’t in use
- Fits 1 ¼” or a 2″ receiver hitch
Like the rack, but some quality control issues I gave it only 4 stars because they appear to have some quality control issues. The threads on the anti-wobble insert were defective. I used a 1/2″-13 tap to fix the threads and after that the carrier worked well with the supplied threaded anti-wobble pin. I wanted a threaded pin with a lock, so I purchased the Heininger 6033 Advantage SportsRack 1.25″ and it worked well. This rack appears to be well made and so far I have been very happy with it. The folks at Nashbar did not seem to…
Great rack, very happy. Great rack, seems strong and well made. I installed a class 3 hitch on my 2016 Dodge Charger and use this rack for my two 700c road bikes. I love it. Looks good and works great. The rack has plenty of clearance on the Charger, I can open the trunk and it clears the road well, about 12-14″ from the road. I folded it up an put in in the trunk. Has some weight to it, but not too heavy, maybe around 30 pounds, I can install it, unfold it and have my bikes on it in about 5 minutes. Good…