Rock solid mounting, anti-wobble bolt.

No way to lock rack to hitch, yes they do offer a locking hitch pin.

This rack is the easiest to load & unload bikes, the bikes are mounted solid, very little movement when accelorating/braking or cornering. Rack folds up out of the way when not in use. Installed the 2" high rise hitch base for better ground clearance. With the 2" rise unable to open swing doors all the way on GMC Safari but the ground clearance is worth it. They do offer a 2" hitch extension i am going to look into. The locking hitch bolt is funny because you only need to unbolt 2 link bolts to remove rack. Since the bikes load easy they can be stolen easy at a stop light. This theft issue is no big deal since you can read this complaint on anything. I run a cable from van frame through bike frames with a lock. When the rack is folded up i wrap the cable & lock around rack to increase the hastle of theft. I mount a taillight to the last bike mounted that way when jerks get too close tap the brake pedal & they wake up. It's also very usefull to warn drivers behind you when you are getting in the brakes since the wheels & additional length make it hard to see vehicle brake lights. Nothing is perfect but the Sportworks rack does what it is suppost to do & that is transport bikes properly & safly.

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1. The T2 has the same great death grip "Wheel Only" bike retention as the T1 preventing the need to remove the front wheel and making any contact with the frame. Bikes literally mount up in seconds.
2. Same great build quality with a heavy and durable powder coat finish, with the ability to carry up to four bikes.
3. The Front Wheel Cradles and the Rear Wheel Lock Downs offer the ability to securely carry anything from skinny road tires, to 3.0 DH tires, there's room to spare on either side of my Kenda 2.35 Nevegals. The Cradles even have the radius to support you 29'ers. Those of you with the T1 know it was always an issue getting the bigger tires to fit within the front hoops and rear locking ring. Problem solved with flying colors.
4. The T2 encorporates an adjustable bracket which allows you to adjust the pitch and offset of each rack independently from one another eliminating the T1's tendency to allow the bikes to interfere with each other, particularly handle bars to opposing saddles. Again, huge improvement.
5. The "4-Bar (no there isn't an ICT patent sticker on it... yet) Link Folding Mechanism" is much easier and smoother than the T1 to operate as you fold the rack up/down to stow/load it.



In short Sportworks took a great product and made it near perfect. If you're in the market for a hitch mount rack pick up a Sportworks while supplies last. As the rack gets a few more miles under its belt, I'm heading to Moab in May, I'll post any additional thoughts, and if you want 'em pictures.

1. The T2 seems heavier than the T1 which was already a little cumbersome to get on and off the vehicle, a minor issue at best.
2. The T2 includes a second anti-wobble bolt (for the 2" hitch only) in an attempt to further reduce rack movement, but I won't be able to tell you if it works because it isn't far enough down the rack's hitch base to allow it to insert within the truck's (Nissan Titan) hitch receiver. It's shy by just under an inch. Bummer .

I've always been a fan of hitch mount racks because they keep my truck bed free for gear, particularly when camping/road tripping, and it's just easier to deal with a bike at hitch height rather than roof rack height. Sportworks took a great product (the T1) and made it near perfect. If you're in the market for a hitch mount rack pick up a Sportworks while supplies last. As the rack gets a few more miles under its belt, I'm heading to Moab in May, I'll post any additional thoughts.

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Over the many years I've been cycling, and through the many vehicles and racks I've owned, I've never had a rack that's easier to use or better built than the new T2. Securing the bike on the rack takes less than 10 seconds. But you could say that about any bus-style rack. What makes the T2 so much better than the others (including the original Sportworks Transport) is that 1) the lever that you pull to fold the rack down is now easy to use and fits in the hand better; 2) the rack accomodates ALL wheel sizes; 3) the rack is rock solid on the hitch -- with or without bikes on it, there's no annoying rattling or bike movement. This is so much better and easier to use than any top-tube-clamping rear rack I've used. The best part? Since you only have to lift the bike a few inches off the ground, my wife can actually put her own bike on the rack. In 15 years of cycling together, that's a first!

The rack-release lever is much friendlier than the one on the original Transport, but it could be even better.

Sportworks just sold their consumer rack division to Thule, so at some point in the not-too-distant future, this rack may be rebranded and sold under a different name. Even worse, if there's ever a problem with the rack (which is unlikely), we'll have to deal with Thule's legendarily apathetic customer-service department.

If you don't already have a receiver hitch, buying one along with this rack is a pricey proposition.

Finally, this rack could be a lot better if it would make it stop raining here in Seattle. :-}

I long ago gave up on roof racks because 1) it's hard to lift a bike up there, especially when you have a tall vehicle; 2) it's easy to damage your car when your fork dropouts miss the rack's fork mounts and gouge the roof of the car (I've seen it happen many times); 3) bikes get filthy up there; and 4) there's always the anxiety of tearing the roof off your car by forgetting you've got bikes up there while driving into your garage or an underground parking lot.

Most top-tube hitch racks are acceptable, but the bikes often bang against each other. And most fastening devices slightly mar the paint on the top tube. Plus, accessing the rear cargo area is a hassle. With a typical hitch rack, I'd always find myself putting groceries in the back seat rather than the cargo area.

Strap-on rear racks: not for a bike worth over $200

The T2 provides the best of all worlds -- short lift of the bike, easy bike attachment, no movement of the bike once attached, no contact with the frame; quick access to rear hatch or trunk of vehicle, and rattle-free performance. After owning eight racks, I've finally found one that doesn't feel like a trade-off.

So, who is this rack appropriate for? Anyone who's sick of hoisting their bikes on top of their car's roof; anyone whose teeth grate when they look in the rearview mirror and see their bikes slamming together; and anyone who's sick of the 3-step, 20-second process necessary with swing-away rear racks in order to access the rear of the vehicle. In short, this rack is perfect for anyone who wants to ease their minds and treat their bikes with care and respect.

My owly concern is whether or not Thule will pull its head out of the sand and provide the kind of customer service that Sportworks has. That remains to be seen.

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It's a quality product that does it's job. Loading bikes is VERY quick, easy, and the bikes are stable.

The rear tire ratchets are a minor annoyance, but the work.

I've been using my Transport T2 since March....and I absolutely LOVE it. It was one of the best $300 bike purchases I've ever made. It is rock solid, and contrary to some others experience, my anti-wobble bolt sits effectively inside the receiver and works quite well. (2003 Toyota Tacoma DC).

The T2 stays on my truck 24/7. It has the ability to rotate down and away from the tailgate allowing me to load large items in the bed (roto-tillers, mulch, commercial lawn mowers) while keeping the rack on the truck. Finally, the few times I have removed the rack from the truck, I did not find it to be very heavy or cumbersome. It removes easily and happily sits on my garage floor waiting to be put back on.

This is a great bike rack. Get one.
I give this bad boy 5 flaming Turner Turds.

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After reading the reviews of the older model there is NO doubt the ease in loading and unloading the bikes is the seller. Accepts any bike frame and bikes don't touch each other. No need for adaptors for womens bikes. High enough - no need for risers - even with the third bike add-on you can still drop the rack to open the trunk door without the rack hitting the ground. Solid construction - rust will be the only problem with long term use.

Not so easy to reach lever when folding the rack. Gets pretty heavy with the third bike-add-on. Maintenance--many nuts and bolts to check periodically. Needs more security loops/holes to lock the rack and the bike in the hitch reciever. Third bike add-on needs a locking bolt for security. Pricey. The top-anti wobble hitch bolt does not work with my reciever-useless (does not reach my reciever-Nissan Murano. The coin trick works though--one on top and one on the side to stabilize the rack--Its rock solid after-no worries.

Ease in loading and unloading is the key for me. Very stable in freeway speed with 3 bikes on. High enough that it Drops down with 3 bikes on rack to open trunk door with no problem-still have some ground clearance.--Not sure if the 4th bike add-on will still work? I Don't have this set up. As a city dweller, security is always in mind and they should add more loops or holes to lock this thing and your bike. Its a keeper nonetheless.
Watch out for the 3rd bike add-on---the store I bought this from had some mislabeling issues. ON the box it was checked as the 3rd add-on but when I was ready to install it, it was actually the 4th one -its not reversable. Same with the other box in their other branch-got the correct one in yet another branch a demo no less--but in fine shape-no big deal. Was a pain...Just glad I got it with no more waiting. Now we can ride anytime and anywhere we want. Yippie!

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checked out the thule trailblazer. But the straps turned me off.

update

update

Well, I have to take more away from this product now. I'm sad to say that I'd never buy this again in it's present form. Thule really screwed up a good thing and that might be ok if their customer service didn't SUCK!

I mentioned the ratchet straps being wimpy...well, now it appears they're just really poorly redesigned. The cam catch thingy is made of plastic and it's not UV-stable. I had one break (while using it properly). This is a hassle, but Thule has a lifetime warranty on their products, right? You wouldn't BELIEVE the crap my lbs had to go through to get the part from them. It took FOUR months and they sent the wrong part the first time. On top of that, they were extremely condescending and at first claimed that it wasn't covered under warranty. To top THAT off, the same part broke on the other strap a few months later. It's just a poorly designed little plastic piece, but on top of the other "improvements" Thule made to the Sportworks design, I'd buy the new Yakima rack or possibly the Saris if I were to get another one. Thumbs down to Thule. Sorry.

Easy loading. Solid construction. Bob ratchet mechanisn is the best.

No locking mechanism.

I got this rack with the third bike add on. There is no better hitch rack out there!!! It swings up. It swings down. The third bike add on is easy to install and remove. Loading bikes is a 5 second task. Sportworks racks are just the best. I use this rack for my truck and for the wifes SUV...and I use the Factory Bob roof rack on my Outback. It broke my heart to hear that Thule bought them out. I only wish I had gotten the 10% off that the previous reviewer got....C'est la vie.

ease of loading, solid materials, convenience, mounting simplicity, workmanship

very minor problem...the rear wheel strap can be a little finicky when trying to release it.

you can't miss. better than anything mounted on your roof, and as good as any other hitch mount out there. solid as a rock, strong and simple to load/unload. An expensive option, but this is the last rack you'll ever buy and it works so well it's actually fun to use. Worth every penny. I also highly recommend ORSracksdirect.com, the best online retailer I've ever dealt with. Aside from mastering every detail from order process to packaging, they have some really sweet deals. I got free shipping, and 10% off, total price $290. Can't beat that.

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