Best rack on Reddit
157 reviews from r/bikepacking, r/cycling, r/TeslaModelY and 45 more subreddits
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#1
Thule
4.5
(22)
"Thule, yakima etc. go for the branded ones na, don't settle for the china generics."
"Thule is your brand , go to your Mazda Shop and ask for them."
"Thule T2 Pro for my truck for long distance travel when I have other crap in the bed."
"I spent months searching Craigslist and FB for my Thule."
"It was the only rack we could find which would take it."
"The best? Thule, I love em."
"I always use Thule, aeroblades work really well, no noise."
"I use a THULE 2 bike hitch rack and can easily transport two adult bikes."
"It has been flawless."
"Thule XT racks are fantastic."
#2
1up
4.9
(16)
"1up or QuickRack. Nothing else is as awesome."
"I’ve owned a 1up rack for years and will never buy another brand."
"1up are great. Not cheap, but very durable and easy to repair."
"One up USA quick rack single..... I run one on my Subaru."
"1up bike rack. Had Thule, Yakima. 1up hands down!!!"
"Buy a 1up hitch rack. Just the regular model will do fine."
"I have the 1up HD rack plus two add-on attachments to carry 4 bikes."
"A+ customer service experience."
"1 up heavy duty or super duty."
"I have 1.25” 1up. Very happy with it."
#3
Ortlieb
4.3
(12)
"Its so quick to put on and off the bike."
"I like it as when I dont need it it's gone in 1 second."
"Ortlieb Quick Rack is really nice because one you put the mounting studs in the bosses on your dropouts."
"Really pleased with it, once setup you can remove it in seconds."
"Have you looked at Orthelib Quickrack?"
"Ortlieb says it works on full suspension too."
"That Ortlieb Quick Rack you have on the back is also supposed to work on the front."
"Nice and sturdy too."
"I went a little higher end and put on an Ortlieb quick rack."
"I think I'm going to go with the Ortlieb Quick Rack."
#4
Yakima
4.3
(12)
"Thule, yakima etc. go for the branded ones na, don't settle for the china generics."
"It's worked great for canoes and kayaks."
"I have a Yakima on my '05."
"It works great with my 15' canoe."
"Buy quality, cry once, as they say."
"I'm considering getting this Yakima rack."
"I used an older round bar Yakima, strong but noisy."
"REI will offer Yakima with big discounts."
"I'm a Yakima guy. Cheaper than Thule and I feel like it's a tad bit better."
"I bet one of the Yakima trunk racks would work."
#5
Kuat
4.7
(11)
"I've been really happy with this one."
"Kuat, Thule, Saris, 1up, and others all make great racks."
"Check out Kuat! Best rack I've ever owned!"
"Check Kuvat Sherpa 2.0"
"For sure."
"Awesome rack and you can add an extra bike to it."
"If you can swing the cash."
"Second the kuat sherpa. Got it this year and super easy to use."
"Works great for me."
"They have plenty of options for hitch racks that hold 1 or 2 bikes."
#6
Old Man Mountain
4.3
(6)
"Very solid!"
"I've had great experiences commuting with an Old Man Mountain rear rack."
"Decent on weight."
"They are supposed to work with suspension."
"I used the elk horn from old man mountain on my wabash."
"The Divide mounts via the thru axle."
#7
Tailfin
5.0
(4)
"Pricey but it’s money well spent."
"The best option is a Tailfin rack."
"It is also really good kit that I personally use with ~ 4000km on it this last 12 months."
"Tailfin rack + UD panniers 👌🏻"
#8
Rhino Rack
4.3
(4)
"It's awesome and easy to install."
"The Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform is better suited to a daily driver."
"It has held up well for 3 years: 1 year with ski holder, 2 with a roof box."
"[Rhino Rack] makes a couple that you might wanna look at."
#9
Tumbleweed
5.0
(3)
"I like my Tumbleweed."
"Tumbleweed!!!"
"Has a couple of good options."
#10
Nitto
5.0
(3)
"Just buy the awesome nitto tack and be happy."
"Check on Blue Lug. They also carry Nitto racks."
"Nitto Mark’s Rack with a Wald basket and a bungee net."
#11
Gobi
4.3
(3)
"I love my Gobi low profile rack with expanded steel."
"It's one of the best racks I've had in the past 30 years of owning Jeeps."
"Gobi and Rhino Rack are the only ones that I would go with from a functionality/styling perspective."
#12
OneUp
5.0
(2)
"OneUp makes very good racks. Arguably, the best."
"A good rack is an investment."
#13
Tubus
5.0
(2)
"Tubus is always good."
"Lightweight and durable."
#14
1UP Bike Rack
5.0
(2)
"1up, as others have said. Not cheap, but amazing racks!!"
"1up will be the last bike rack you ever buy."
#15
Sysrack
5.0
(2)
"I've had two racks for my homelab, with the full height 42U one taking a magnitude 5.6 earthquake."
"Extremely sturdy."
#16
StarTech
5.0
(2)
"This has had the secondary effect of keeping my network room significantly cooler."
"Been very happy with the quality for the price."
#17
Sherpa
5.0
(2)
"Great roof rack."
"Sherpa is easy to install, strong thick aluminum, long lasting."
#19
TrailRax
4.5
(2)
"Only the TrailRax modular roof rack is able to handle the weight of a roof top tent."
"Trailrax is generally considered the best and the price shows."
#20
Inno
4.5
(2)
"I really like it, its low profile, perfect for skis, and has just enough space for miscellaneous camping gear."
"We went w/ the Inno crossbars and cargo box."
#21
Hyper Tough
4.0
(2)
"4 years now it’s still solid."
"Has held up to everything."
#22
Surly
4.0
(2)
"The Surly is a beast and might be a little overkill depending on how bulky item we’re talking."
"Surly makes a pretty burly steel rack that would suit your needs."
#23
Prinsu
4.0
(2)
"Prinsu is good."
"Can also consider Prinsu or the heaftier Prinsu Pro."
#24
Blackburn
4.0
(2)
"Blackburn Outpost Fat rack, does front and rear."
"I can get racks for $10-15 at my local coop and stick with the trusty Blackburns."
#25
Racktime
3.5
(2)
"Racktime Eco works too."
"Works for groceries and a food delivery bag."
#26
Harbor Freight
5.0
(1)
"The aluminum ones from harbor freight are super light and hold 500 lbs."
#27
OEM
5.0
(1)
"OEM is the best."
#28
USA Pan
5.0
(1)
"Here’s an example from Amazon USA Pan Quarter Sheet Rack"
#29
Steadyrack
5.0
(1)
"Steadyrack for storing on the wall in my garage and they work great."
#30
Ritfit
5.0
(1)
"Ritfit is fairly affordable and great quality!"
#31
LL Bean
5.0
(1)
"Installs on the bars in <5 minutes. Fits 3-5 pairs of skis up to 190cm."
#32
Touratech
5.0
(1)
"I use a Touratech stainless steel rack with a Givi top box bought off Craigslist."
#33
Rep Fitness
5.0
(1)
"For a beginner home gym setup, I highly recommend Fitness SF! ... Rep Fitness PR-1000 (~$300) - great budget option thats still sturdy."
#34
ARS
5.0
(1)
"I love my ARS/Metalcloak system."
#35
Malone
5.0
(1)
"Check out Malone auto racks, adjustable to how you need them."
#36
Victory 4x4 Rear Window Racks
5.0
(1)
"I've been very happy with my Victory 4x4 rear window racks."
#37
Bison Gear Setup
5.0
(1)
"I have a Bison Gear setup that I’ve been more than happy with."
#38
Saris
5.0
(1)
"I really like my Saris Superclamp."
#39
Pass and Stow
5.0
(1)
"Pass and stow rack all day"
#40
Quadratec
5.0
(1)
"No complaints and it was cheaper than most other options."
#41
RCI
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had mine for two years now."
#42
Pelican
5.0
(1)
"Works well with a canoe/sup board."
#43
ARB
4.0
(1)
"I've got the ARB rails and will add 3 aluminum crossbars."
#44
Startech
4.0
(1)
"Star tech is a close second for me."
#45
Baja Racks
4.0
(1)
"Baja racks has a great one."
#46
Küat
4.0
(1)
"If you’re thinking hitch style of rack either Thule or Küat."
#47
MiniMOD
4.0
(1)
"I use a standard rear rack, EZ wheels and most importantly, a MiniMOD wheel extender."
#48
Rock Bros
4.0
(1)
"I have used it on my newer Acura TLX quite a bit. I have had it above 80 miles an hour as long as three hours without stopping to check it and it worked fine."
#49
Titan
4.0
(1)
"Titan T-2 Series (~$400) - nice compact option for smaller spaces."
#50
Rogue
4.0
(1)
"Rogue SML-1 (~$700) - bit pricier but bomb proof."
#51
Seasucker
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Seasucker suction cup cross bars that I used on my rackless van."
#52
ANTS PARTS
4.0
(1)
"I got cross bars from Amazon (brand is ANTS PARTS) and they seem like clones of the OEM cross bars."
#53
Rhino Racks
4.0
(1)
"I used to have a clamp-style ski rack from Rhino Racks before I switched to a box."
#54
Thule T2 Pro XTR
4.0
(1)
"It's great, but in the future, I'll be looking at racks without wheel straps."
#55
Axiom Streamliner
4.0
(1)
"Axiom streamliner, ortlieb quick rack, tubus"
#56
Thule, Yakima, Rhino Rack
4.0
(1)
"Thule, Yamika, rhino rack has all been successful 'naked' roof racks."
#57
RockBros
4.0
(1)
"RockBros rack. Mount to post and frame."
#58
Allygn
4.0
(1)
"Always liked the look of the Fern/Allyn Diamond Rack"
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