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(More customer reviews)This rack is well constructed; made from heavy walled tubing producing a confidence inspiring tool for transporting large and/or heavy bikes.
The clamp assembly features soft rubber-like inserts on the upper and lower surfaces which work well to protect the painted surfaces of the bikes. (It is important to keep these inserts clean as dirt/debris can easily be embedded in the rubber, causing a "sandpaper-like" effect). The knobs used to tighten the clamp are easy to use and friendly to the hands. (Warning-Don't forget to replace the clamp assembly after removing your bikes....if you leave the clamp related parts on your bumper or tailgate, they will likely be lost before you reach your next destination!)
With the bikes removed, the rack folds well out of the way of the tailgate on my vehicle which allows me to leave the rack in place even when not in use. The rack is well painted which alleviates concerns of premature rusting issues.
While the rack is designed to carry three bikes, I find that two road bikes fit very well if placed on the rack in opposite directions. This prevents the drop handle bars from contacting one another. To place a third bike in the middle slot would be possible, but VERY cozy.
The height of the rack allows me to carry not only my road bike, but a larger beach cruiser style bike as well. Using an older rack with a lower mounting height made it nessesary to remove the front wheel of the cruiser bike. The Swagman rack being taller allows me to leave the wheel in place.
Overall, the rack is well designed, constructed and finished....and while racks of varying designs, at various price points are available, this product performs well for my purposes.
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