🚲 Schwinn 2-Bike Trunk Rack - Car Bike Rack for Easy Transportation Review

I have a 2019 Kia Optima and according to the product description this carrier does not fit my car. Every other bike rack has been a months long wait list so I decided to give this one a try. Fits great and no problems so far. It's durable and I don't scratch my car. The only issue is that I have a women's bike so it requires some maneuvering to load it as the rack is designed for men's bikes with a bar in the middle. One end of my bike sticks out a little high but is held securely and I'm…

Although my Lexus sedan was on the compatibility list, I wasn't aware that there were no side straps. The top straps are ok and hold up well. The bottom straps are a bit flimsy and the buckles are small and flimsy. I found the plastic loops holding the bike in place difficult to attach and the lack of instructions for doing so didn't help. To allow my bike to move on the rack I added two large elastic cords. I attached the elastic cords around the bike and to the bottom bumper openings. The…

A hole for the mounting bracket was misaligned and required the use of a hammer to install or remove it . No problem, unless you can't adjust it on the go. We used it on a five day trip and I think we stopped 50 times (no exaggeration) to have it fitted. The buckles slip, causing the rack to constantly shift to the point of complete instability. The pads/straps that hold the bike in place are also slipping, causing the bike to move a lot. In combination with the lack of proper struts, the body…