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Review on MAXXHAUL 50025 Hitch Mounted 2-Bike Rack: Secure and Spacious - Holds up to 100 lbs! by Eric Nallamothu

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Potentially dangerous design flaw!

Very dangerous article! Note that the end caps are poorly constructed. They are incorrectly and bizarrely attached with metal screws(?). They can come off EASILY. If they come loose, it means your bikes will slip and fall in the middle of the road! I was so lucky that when I was pulling out this product to collect it, I accidentally dropped it on the floor and the cap fell off immediately. If I hadn't dropped it I would never have found out about the problem. However, I replaced the end cap and screw (sheet metal screws? Why?) and saw that there wasn't much room for that screw. I removed the small plastic washer from the screw and that gave the screw more power to turn. On my FIRST ride on the bike on a stand the cap broke in half and barely held on. Again, if this cover comes loose, your bike will fall in the middle of the road, which could result in a serious accident! Imagine what would happen if your bike fell off the track! Please look at the photo and see how the end cap cracked after 1 use! Why the heck do they even use these kind of screws? BE CAREFUL AND MAKE SURE YOUR CAPS ARE SECURE!

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Frequency