Best Hitch Mount Bike Rack ( Pics Please )...?

Got to go with Hollywood racks
I stay away from carriers that hold the frame.
Fork mounts have greater stability.

Not the best angle but all I have.

 

Aah, you again!
Did you get the Thule rooftop rack?
I also don't see the fork mount on their site.
I just sent an email to Hollywood, I'll let you know.

 

I paid $100 last year for a 4 bike rack from walmart, connects to a Class 3 hitch, I must say I like it and I am not sure why others would pay $200+ for basically the same thing from Thule etc.

 

I have the Kuat 2 bike rack myself. It might not be the cheapest but it is the lightest for use on the Prius. I like the fact that it is not heavy to install and since I have expensive bikes to carry, it won't damage the paint on my bikes or the car. I also like the company that sells them since the owners only make bike racks and are bike enthusiasts.

 

We just got a http://www.amazon.com/Thule-970XT-Helium-Hitch-Carrier/dp/B001PQSE6U/ two-bike rack, and are satisfied. It's made of aluminum, which helps with the weight. It also comes with a 2-inch adapter, so it fits either of our Priuses, one of which has a 1.25" and the other a 2" hitch receiver.

 

I will likely be getting this rack for my 2010:

http://www.amazon.com/SportRack-A30901-Hitch-Platform-Bike/dp/B000UUK276

 

Update from Hollywood.
They no longer make the rack I have.
The replacement is:

Hi Dan,

Great photo!

No, we no longer make the Pro Rider, which is what you have, but we do have a fork mount
version of the Sport Rider. It's part ref is: HR1000FM and it's $199.95 plus shipping (and
tax if you're in CA).

Best Regards,
Rick / Hollywood Racks

 

I have a Thule Revolver from our previous daily ride. Would be nice if we can use that on the Prius. I wonder if the weight of that (heavy!) and 3 or 4 bikes along w/3 or 4 passengers would not be good for the Prius.

I miss taking our bikes on excursions further from home. I would love to install a 2" hitch on the Prius if there's a good one to use w/this car. The platform racks are niccce (the Kuat mentioned etc...), no need to squeeze the bikes on the hanging racks... and some lighter-weight racks now.

 

if you are still looking, you might want to check out the Xport upright hitch mount at PerformanceBike.com
I have it, and its on sale right now. I use it on my Durango and the Prius for both my upright bike and recumbent. Its very stable and I've used it across the country with no problems.

 

I have the lightweight sherpa model:

Kuat Racks

The NV model is heavier, and includes a built in bike repair stand:

Kuat Racks