These Two Bike Racks Will Save Your Back
For Starters
Hey! Today I’m reviewing a couple of hitch-mounted bike racks from Hyperax. The video above starts out with me walking you through assembling the two bike Volt SP before we get into some specifics about the racks and finally a road demo starting at 6:47 in the video. Let’s go!
Rack Ratings
If the readers of this blog are like some of my friends, then you want to jump straight into the stats. The trays on the 2-bike Volt SP and the 1-bike Volt 1x are the same and are capable of holding up to a 5″ wide tire and up to 80 lbs. (36.29kg) in each tray. That’s 160 lbs. (72.58kg) on the 2-bike model! The hitch only comes in a 2″ version and has a threaded hitch pin to help tame the wobble. The max wheelbase is 48″ which should fit the majority of modern bikes.
***RV Certified*** when used with a 2″ class 3 or higher receiver hitch.
Ease of Use
The thing I love about these racks is that they have a slide out ramp and they rotate down to make loading even the heaviest e-bike super easy. As you push the bike up on the rack it just rotates around and locks into place. You’ll have to go to 3:32 in my video above to really see what I mean. It’s so easy.
Another thing I love about these racks is the hydraulic assist on the pivot up and down on the 2-bike Volt SP. Again, it might just be easier to go to 2:24 in my video to see what I’m talking about.
Additional Features I like
The straps that hold the wheels in place are highly adjustable along a channel. There are little white reflective stickers all over this thing for dark parking lot safety. The hitch lock and middle arm lock(s) are keyed the same, so you just need one key. They also include a cable lock to secure your bike(s) to the rack, straps to further ensure that your bike stays on the rack, some tire strap extenders in case you’re hauling a fat tire, and some padded frame protectors for the top tube connection points.
The thing that’s not included is the Step Thru Adapter kit if you have a step-thru style bike. The Troxus I showed in my video is a step-thru, but the bottom is thick enough that the clamp engaged without issue, but your individual mileage may vary.
Wrapping Up
I really think both of these racks from Hyperax are super solid offerings. I’m a big fan of the single bike Volt 1x as I keep a 1 bike rack on my truck all the time, but being able to haul 160 lbs. of bike on the Volt SP might be what you’re after. If you like what you’ve seen I’d really appreciate it if you used my links. It lets Hyperax know that you came to see them from my channel and it really helps me out without costing you any extra. Here are those links one more time Volt 1x, Volt SP, Volt, and Step Thru Adapter.
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