Plateforme d'attelage basculante SportRack de luxe pour 2 vélos

I went to buy from my local store. The item in store does not look like the one pictured nor have the same specification. It seems the 2015 version carried by CT is the lesser model SR2901LR2. Only centre post tilts outwards not sideways. The platform cannot be tilted towards vehicle when centre post is laid down. Instead folding position will have the centre post up and the two platform segments fold up as well towards the post. It will take more space behind car when folded and car won't fit in garage with platform attached. Version in the photo however would have been much better, tilting it when not in use won't take that much space. Also the store version has cheaper wheel straps.

Like the last reviewer said, the overall quality looks pretty good. The frame components are all solid and it looks like it will wear well. However, because the wheel trays aren't adjustable, it BARELY fits my mountain bike (wheelbase 1189 mm) and if your tires are >2.2" wide, they won't actually fit in the grooves anyways (both of my wheels sort of sit on top of the groove). My biggest area of concern are the wheel straps. They are flexible plastic ratcheting straps, but the quality of the ratchet looks VERY sketchy (very thin metal). In addition, they are attached to the trays by plastic mounts that don't look like they will last long. I've used the rack 5 times and am already surprised that they have lasted this long. The above issue with the straps is made even more relevant because on modern mountain bikes (or step-through bikes) the top tube is not "horizontal" but generally sloped down as it goes to the seat tube. Therefore the hook (which is nicely padded and the ratcheting mechanism seems pretty good on it) doesn't really hold the bike centered, meaning more pressure is put on the straps, which are effectively holding the bike from rolling off either way. Because of the same reason, the locking mechanism on the ratcheting hooks isn't very useful for these types of bikes because once the wheel straps are undone, the bike will just roll right out. For the price (on sale), it's not bad and if it fits your needs, it's great, but I won't be buying another and wouldn't recommend it to most people transporting dual-suspension mountain bikes.

Bought this unit on sale and was very impressed with the quality. The rack does not look like the picture, it has a grey powder coated finish that seems like it will resist rust well. It also includes a lock for the hitch mount (a cylinder that attaches to the end of the hitch bolt) and has locks on both arms that clamp the bike down (the same key fits all 3 locks!). It is very well built and stable (it does flex a bit over the bumps, but that is to be expected with a 1.25 inch mount). Possibly the best fit and finish item I have ever purchased from Canadian Tire!

Construction solide du porte vélo. Cependant il y a trop de désavantages à ce Deluxe. En effet le vélo peut se déplacer quand on tente de fixer. De plus la seule serrure efficace est celle de l'attache-remorque. Celles des crochets est factice. Même avec les serrures vérouillées des crochets, un voleur peut partir en moins de 5 secondes avec le vélo. De plus mon nouveau vélo à un grand empattement et les sangles sont tout juste assez longues pour ''sécuriser'' les roues.

Ce support est très bien. Contrairement au client précédent, je n'ai pas le problème d'avoir à tenir mon vélo d'une main pendant que je l'attache de l'autre : je place mon vélo sur le support, je descends le crochet sur la barre du vélo et le vélo ne bouge plus. J'ai mes deux mains pour attacher les roues sur le support. Il est très solide : je l'utilise depuis 3 ans (avec 1 ou 2 vélos) et pas de rouille, pas de "jeu" dans le système. Je le recommande.