staff@slashgear.com (Patrick Phillips)
2024-04-26 18:15:21
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Last but certainly not least is Haul-Master’s Two Bike Hitch Mount bike rack, which is easily the most budget-friendly option on our list, boasting a price tag of just $45. If you are unfamiliar with the Haul-Master name, it’s a Harbor Freight Tools brand that makes everything from cargo carriers and off-road vehicle ramps to folding trailers and truck bed accessories. Yes, they also make a trailer hitch bike rack you can buy online or at your local Harbor Freight store.
For $45, you are, of course, getting less flash in the design department. But you are not sacrificing quality, with Bicycling recently including Haul-Master’s hitch rack on their recent Best Of list and everyday consumers giving it 4.5 out of five stars on Harbor Freight’s website. The barebones build aside, the design team did equip the rack with a tilt-back feature that makes it easy to access a trunk, tailgate, or hatchback. So, if you’re looking for a cheap, purely functional way to take a mountain bike or two along on your next camping venture, this rack is very much in your wheelhouse.
The Two Bike Hitch Mount rack does have a couple of drawbacks, one of which is that it maxes out at carrying 100 pounds. So, you might need to be careful when loading up a pair of full-size mountain bikes. Some users also complained about the rack’s toughness and a too-loose fit in their trailer hitch. Even still, at $45, this rack may be worth the risk.