Looking for Recommendation for 4 Bike Tow Bar Rack for Cruiser Style Bicycles

Richmond Tigers on 23/12/2022 - 19:44

Looking to invest in a tow bar bike rack that can fit 4 cruiser style bikes. Not after the hitch racks as you need to buy a cross bar additional to hang them.

The Ezigrip seems to have good reviews for the price

https://www.bikesonline.com.au/ezigrip-enduro-4-bike-rack

But also thinking should I go all out and invest in a Thule or pay a bit less than a Thule and get a Yakima.

Thanks

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Comments

  • Euphemistic on 23/12/2022 - 22:27

    I had one similar to that for a long time, although it had webbing straps with cam locks to strap the bikes to the uprights rather than what appears to be rubber straps on that one. The rubber straps are def easier to use.

    Worked well for all manner of bikes. From 12” glider bikes, bmx, road bikes, mountain bikes of all sizes and a fat bike (but had to deflate the tyres to fit the cradles and get the straps around the tyres). With all the different bikes it required a bit of thought as to how to fit them on, but usually fairly straight forward. Would be easier using same bikes all the time.

    I sold it for a vertical style rack which is a bit quicker to load - but also significantly more expensive.

  • donm on 23/12/2022 - 22:49

    I would like to get one too. I didn't know about the Ezigrip. The Buzzrack Buzzybee 4 seems to be around the same price. I don't know how they compare.

  • blitz on 24/12/2022 - 02:44

    We have a Yakima Backroad 4 bike hitch mounted rack. We have to fit a variety of bikes, and it does a pretty good job of fitting everything in a good amount of space. I have a procedure I follow now, which seems to streamline the operation. It's not the lightest thing in the world, but luckily I don't have to carry it too far. We did have to get Yakima top bars for two of the bikes, or they wouldn't fit.

    • Richmond Tigers on 24/12/2022 - 10:03

      Interesting, I will be fitting it to a pajero sport so it should be fine.

      • Euphemistic on 24/12/2022 - 15:35

        You might be surprised. It’s likely the rear overhang won’t comply with the 60% rule.

        I wouldn’t be too concerned about it however, if you’ve got lights and a rego plate on display you’re unlikely to get looked at.

  • rahuahuj on 19/04/2023 - 10:59

    Which one did you go with finally?
    I am also looking to buy one. Thanks

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