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 Hollywood Racks, March 15, 2008
By pet lover (south carolina)
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I have a PT Cruiser and own the 2-bike rack which is mounted on a trailer hitch. This rack is perfect for my car and my womens bike (no cross bar). It is the easiest bike rack I have ever used. The bikes are very sturdy in transport. While the fold down feature is very easy and convenient to use, I find that without the bikes on the car if I keep the inside knob off and stored in the car, I can still open the trunk without using the fold down feature. Great for both ladies and mens frames. Fantastic product. Highly recommend. Not too difficult to assemble either.
21 of 21 people found the above review helpful.
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bike rack, December 28, 2007
By Hayshaker (San Francisco, CA United States)
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I've been extremely pleased with this rack. I use it on my Audi TT and it works great. It has a bolt that tightens on the hitch so it is very stable. Two bikes fit securely easily and securely. It is WAY better than the other type that has the plate on top that pinches the crossbar on the bike.
I would highly recommend this product.
15 of 16 people found the above review helpful.
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It does what its supposed to do-Mt. and Road bikes, June 4, 2009
By W. L. Huber
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We have both mountain and road bikes. We also have two vehicles, one with a 1.25" receiver and one with a 2" receiver. In the past, the vehicle with the 1.25" receiver, a PT Cruiser, didn't carry our full suspension mountain bikes without a lot of fuss. The pickup with a 2" receiver wasn't much better. With the Hollywood Rack we are able to easy load them on to either vehicle. We now have confidence that nothing will happen while in transport. The rack works equally well with our road bikes. The front wheel turning is now a thing of the past. The price seemed much better than a Yakima or Tule rack of similar style. Very happy with the rack.
14 of 14 people found the above review helpful.
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Great value for a sturdy bike rack, January 5, 2008
By Stacia R. (Central Florida)
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Works just like it should. Assembly was simple and it holds the bikes very tight. I did purchase some 3m reflective tape, so it is visible against my black trailblazer. You don't need to spend the big bucks on other brands, this is all you need.
12 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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 Very usefull and convinient product, May 13, 2008
By Alex
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Very quiet and stable, easy to use, but doesn't have any security device: lack or cable, to protect bikes and rack from stealing
10 of 10 people found the above review helpful.
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Hollywood HR100 bike rack, June 18, 2008
By Capo Cat (Capistrano Beach, CA)
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I recently purchased the Hollywood HR100 2-bike rack and found it to be well engineered and well built. Assembly was easy, and it mounts to my 2" reciever solidly with the supplied bolt.
10 of 11 people found the above review helpful.
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 Not fit Class 1 hitch of 1 ¼ Inch receiver, July 6, 2008
By fromjtow (Ohio, USA)
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My car has a U-haul Class 1 hitch of 1 1/4 Inch receiver, but the pinhole of this product does not align with the pinhole of the receiver because there is a stopper inside the receiver. This may fit a Class 2 hitch with 1 1/4 or 2 Inch receiver, but not Class 1.
9 of 18 people found the above review helpful.
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Good rack, thumb screw vibrates loose, July 6, 2009
By GG (South Georgia, USA)
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I found the Hollywood rack for 2 bikes to be more stable than any type of racks that you hang your bike on that I have tried. I had two ladies bikes on the rack and we didn't have to buy anything extra to secure them on the rack properly. You just ratchet down the security hooks and it has got them. The thumb screw that is used to make the rack even more stable is a good idea, but it does become loose from the slight vibration of the rack. Just to make sure that I didn't lose it, I checked it frequently when I stopped. If anyone has any ideas to keep this from happening, please share. The velcro straps are great! They put that extra security on the tires. Another pro is that I could put the center post down and load and unload my camping gear out of my SUV. Overall, I am very pleased with this rack. I drove approx. 1000 miles and the bikes stayed very secure and in place. We didn't get a scratch on them, as they never touched.
8 of 8 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Rack!, February 2, 2010
By Collector of awesome (Boynton Beach, FL, US)
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I decided to wait for a couple of tests before reviewing this rack. I've owned it now for a month, during which I really put it through its paces. My main Mountain Bike trail is about 40 miles away from my house (south Florida has some good trails, but they are scattered!!). I've driven there and back twice now, with two bikes on the rack. Traveling at around 75mph the bikes sway a little bit, but nothing to be concerned with. I have seen bikes swaying on $400 Thule and Yakima racks too! There is also a trail about 70 miles away, which involves more highway driving, after which you must drive on a terrible dirt farm access road. I was really surprised with how well the rack held up to this abuse. Considering my small car (Scion TC, 1.25" hitch), I was driving very slowly, and the rack did sway a bit, but held on to the bikes like there was no tomorrow. As far as the weight of the bikes, we have two heavy bikes that we mostly use: an older Kona steel frame dual suspension and a Cannondale Moto, which are both at least 30 pounds. That makes 60 pounds at least. Another thing about the rack is that it adjusts very quickly, and I've been able to switch the configuration of the wheel hoops to fit our beach cruisers in about 5 minutes. I keep the rack on my car at all times, but keep the retention arms in the car, so that the foam doesn't dry out (Florida weather is really harsh, nothing against the rack). Would buy again!
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Nice rack...haha, May 26, 2009
By J. Green (IA, USA)
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I own a recumbent bike which is the specific reason I chose this carrier. It's easy to assemble easy to attach to the car, the anti-rattle bolt is a nice touch. It's also relatively easy to put bikes on it. My recumbent is a short wheel base, but this rack should take up to 60" or so without trouble. With 2 bikes on, it does wobble some going over bumps, it makes me worry but it always looks great when I get to my trail and get out to check it.
My only serious detractor is one of the safety cables that keeps the pins with the rack was cut from the factory and the shipping carton was in extremely rough shape.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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Fantastic Bike Carrier, April 8, 2011
By SavedByGrace
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This bike carrier is great! My husband and I recently purchased Electra Townie bikes. We purchased the Hollywood HR1000 carrier to transport them. We drive a 2002 Honda CRV with the spare on the back. We did not need to use a hitch extender with this rack. It is so easy to attach to the CRV. We are able to get the carrier and the bikes ready to go in less than 10 minutes. The carrier attaches to the receiving hitch securely. You don't experience the wobble from the typical pin attachement. You won't be sorry you purchased this item!
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Great rack!!, July 22, 2008
By Just (Warren, OH)
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Very sturdy - bolt tightens rack to hitch so there is no movement. Easily adjusted and quick to load/unload. Worth every penny. I also have a 1.25 in hitch (not from U-Haul) with the tab mentioned in another review that prevents the rack from aligning with the hole in the hitch. Luckily I bought at a local bike shop. They had seen the problem before, but were able to cut a half inch off the end of the rack which was enough for it to slide into the hitch and align with the hole.
4 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Solid racks. Don't order hitch lock model LPCS-2, May 27, 2011
By Tom Cai
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Just got the racks. Easy to install. Hold bikes well. Now I also ordered hitch lock model LPCS-2 as suggested by Amazon (by two together). However the hitch lock didn't work with this racks. You need model LHPTC hitch lock, which has a Threaded Hitch Pin Bolt. Don't make the same mistake as I did. Amazon should NOT suggest the grouping which would lead to more returns.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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hollywood hr1000, April 6, 2011
By Mway (South Carolina)
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Recently purchased from Amazon.Easy to assemble and install,very stable and well made.Bikes are easy to load and unload.They thought of everything when designing this carrier including a locking pin to prevent wobble and sway.Would certainly recommend to anyone.Have had excelent service from Amazon on every item I have purchased. Thanks
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Hollywood 2 bike rack, April 1, 2011
By red rider (WV, USA)
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A parts dept employee at my Toyota dealer recommended this as the best rack for my RAV 4. He was on the money. It is easy for a lady to manage and has what I consider the 2 most important features: rests to set the tires down in and an arm that HOLDS THE FRAME SECURE instead of holding the tire. I also like the screw-bolt that goes thru the hitch receiver and SNUGS the hitch solidly to the receiver.
The last rack I had 'wobbled' all over the place.
I thot the instructions were perfectly clear and the parts were all there. If I can put this thing together, I seriously doubt other people would have difficulty.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Very easy and secure, July 10, 2010
By llew crowder
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I bought this to carry mountain bikes to various tralis around my home. It is very easy to load the bikes and they are very secure in the carrier. While traveling on interstate highways or twisting mountain roads, I do not have to worry about the bikes moving a bit. with the ratcheting adjuster for the crossbar, I can load my wife's bike without using the extra crossbar attachment required on many other carriers.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Hollywood bike rack, June 13, 2010
By A. M. Gorka (Florida)
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Item was exactly as described. Checked out price at bike store and it was $299.00 without tax. Amazon price was $195 total with free shipping. Great Buy and very happy I check out Amazon!!!!!!!!!!!
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Great buy...great rack!, January 5, 2010
By RosesR4me (FL, USA)
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I bought this rack for my old Landcruiser. First thing I noticed taking it out of the box was its construction - very solid and heavy. Assembly was quick and easy. Putting the bikes on the rack was easy. With one bike only on the outside hook, I am able to open my hatch without lowering the vertical post :). Highly recommend...especially when you can get it on sale as I did for less than eighty dollars!
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Works great! What a value! But was missing a few parts..., July 8, 2009
By E. Ho (Bay Area, CA)
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Just used it this past weekend. Worked great. Bike stays stable, even at reasonably high freeway speeds. It's good if you place the bike's center of gravity over the centerline of the rack, so it's balanced on the rack.
I would have given 5 stars, but I was missing a few parts in the box. An e-mail to Hollywood racks took care of that. Replacement parts were received in the mail within a week.
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Heavy, but works well, December 7, 2009
By Spin Disorients (Shrewsbury, MA)
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This rack is well-engineered and well-made.
Mostly made from steel, it is somewhat heavy...but still easily handled by one person.
The steel gives it strength and rigidity of course.
Bikes are held securely with virtually no chance of getting scratched or damaged.
I am happy with my purchase and can definitely recommend it.
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Well worth the investment!, September 22, 2009
By Frank Little (Greensboro NC USA)
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This is a fantastic design for a bike rack! No more worries about dangling bikes scratching my car or each other. No more worries about losing the rack or bikes as I'm driving down the road. Overall product quality is excellent. No doubt that we will get years of utility and enjoyment from this rack.
Also important is the security of the transport design of this rack for bikes. We've invested in nice, quality rides and want to protect them during transport.
We use this rack on our cars, which are small (Lexus IS 350 and Honda Accord). Had to buy and install trailer hitches for both. The total investment was a bit large, but we will use this rack for a long time, so to us it is worth the money. If you already have a hitch, you're in great shape.
Finally, this was another great purchase experience with Amazon.com. Keep up the great work!
3 of 4 people found the above review helpful.
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Great buy...great rack!, January 5, 2010
By RosesR4me (FL, USA)
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I bought this rack for my old Landcruiser. First thing I noticed taking it out of the box was its construction - very solid and heavy. Assembly was quick and easy. Putting the bikes on the rack was easy. With one bike only on the outside hook, I am able to open my hatch without lowering the vertical post :). Highly recommend...especially when you can get it on sale as I did for less than eighty dollars!
3 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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Quick and easy., May 27, 2010
By Diane Dallamura
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This bike rack is just right for us. I can put it on our Prius and have our bikes ready to go in about ten minutes.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Hollywood HR 1000 Bike Rack, June 5, 2009
By Perry Schwartz (Minnetonka, MN USA)
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Nice product. Poor instructions. Box included extra parts and parts that are not shown or listed on instructions.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great Design and Good Value, August 25, 2008
By Gary Galacgac (Hilo, Hawaii United States)
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Read instructions and check for all parts listed. Assembly is simple with a few small tools. I'm using the Rack to carry one bicycle and it is very solid and stable. Easy to get the bike on and off. Excellent folding lock system. Free shipping.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Affordable AND sturdy!, June 28, 2011
By Jefenator
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I gave this rack a nice hard test in the Nevada desert. 50 miles of bumpy gravel shook things slightly loose. I re-torqued the main bolt (that snugs it against the hitch) and it never moved again. On every subsequent check, everything was always firmly in place. Looking in my rearview mirror, I could see the whole thing wiggle briefly after hitting certain bumps. But things would never flop all over, the way I would fear would happen with some of the flimsier systems. I began the trip using extra rubber straps for redundancy - I eventually deemed that to be unnecessary.
If you are going to be doing much of your bike transport over dirt roads, I might recommend a rooftop system, both for structural reasons and to keep your bikes out out of the dust eddy. But for mostly street and highway use, this rack is terrific! Out of everything I looked at, for my purposes, I feel this rack achieves the best balance of sturdiness and affordability.
PROS:
- Very convenient to load & unload bikes.
- No perceptible aerodynamic drag. (Got my best MPGs ever!)
- Sufficiently sturdy. (Nice and solid on my 2" hitch.)
- Can still deploy the tailgate on my Tacoma truck without folding back the vertical post!
CONS:
- Off pavement at length, the bikes will get completely coated in dirt.
- Fold-up wheel tray rails may not be best for prolonged use over rough terrain.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Wheel based bike rack is the way to go., March 1, 2011
By Harvey W. (S.F. Bay Area, CA, US)
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I've had my Hollywood rack for over a year now and it's held up wonderfully. I've got it attached with a Draw-Tite Class 1 Hitch with a 1.25" receiver. I used to have a folding Thule Roadway 2-bike hitch rack where the bike would be strapped on via the top tube. The Thule worked but it was always troublesome to get 2 bikes on without scratching each other. When I saw this Hollywood rack go on sale at Amazon, I jumped at the chance to try a wheel based rack and I'm glad I did (would've gone for either the Thule/Yakima wheel based racks if they weren't twice the cost). Driven multiple hundred mile trips with 2 bikes on the back with this rack with no issues.
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Works great for our bikes, November 2, 2010
By divinemsm
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We purchased this particular rack because we now have two hybrid (optional electric-powered) bikes, which are heavier than the mountain bikes we previously owned. Our old rack would not have supported the new bikes properly; we wanted something that would support the bikes horizontally and vertically. And this rack fills that need very well. It's solid and well-made, assembles easily and comes apart just as easily to stow in the trunk when you're out riding.
(We called Hollywood's customer service dept. before we ordered, to be sure that the rack would hold the weight of our new bikes. We were told that the center posts on older models of this rack were made of steel, but the newer ones are aluminum, and it was suggested that we get a reinforcement for the inside of the post. They sent us one @ no charge. If your bike weighs more than about 35 - 40 lbs., a reinforcement for the center post is probably a good idea.)
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Excellent Product - Hollywood Platform Style Hitch Mount Bike Rack, August 23, 2011
By R. King (Michigan, USA)
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I purchased the 2-Bike Platform Style Hitch Mount Rack and it works great.
Since this rack holds the bikes by the wheels vs. the cross bar, it will hold just about any bike without modification or the need to purchase an extra cross-bar frame adaptor.
The packaging was excellent and it arrived in a few days directly from Amazon with no damage. The free shipping is nice too.
All the parts appear to be of excellent quality and finish. Assembly was straight forward and only took about 15 minutes from the time I unpacked everything until I was able to mount my two bikes on the rack.
Assembly was easy. The instructions have you mount the main section of the rack directly into the receiver hitch on your vehicle while you assemble the rest. The required alien wrenches come with it and you will need to provide an adjustable wrench and a standard philips-head screwdriver to complete the assembly.
The adjustments for the wheel holders and the hold down clamp were simple to adjust. Remember to un-velcro the wheel straps before setting your bikes in the wheel holders to make it easy to strap the wheels in place.
Also adjust the wheel supports so that when your bike is supported by these, the center hold down clamp is positioned to clamp the cross-bar on your bike at the lowest point for secure mounting.
If you are mounting a women's bike with no cross-bar, place that on the rack to use the shorter of the two hold down clamps.
The hold-down clamps are interchangeable on the main tower, so you can place either one to be mounted toward your vehicle or away, depending on how you want to mount your bikes.
With the bikes off the rack, the unit will fold up to get out of the way or you can fold it down out of the way to give to access to the rear of your vehicle to load or unload items.
I also purchased the Hollywood Locking Threaded Hitch Pin Bolt with Security Cable. The cable lock is about 9' long and fully coated to protect the finish of your bikes. This allows you to cable lock your bikes in place on the rack and can be used off the rack as well.
The locking hitch pin secures the rack to your vehicle so no one walks with the rack.
When purchased as a set, both are keyed the same and came with 4 keys.
This rack also comes with an adaptor to allow it to mount into a 1-1/4" or 2" receiver hitch. I liked this feature as it allows me to easily mount it to any of my three vehicles which has a mix of receiver sizes.
As others have stated, this rack can tend to rock some from side-to-side while driving. If you make sure the received hitch bolt is screwed in tightly it will greatly minimize any rocking action. If however you use a standard hitch pin to secure this rack, since you would need to use an undersized pin to bypass the threads, the rack will rock, but still be secure.
I would highly recommend this rack to anyone.
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Clever and Functional, August 14, 2011
By Nancy A. Maguire
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We used the rack for a recumbent and a road bike. It was very easy to put on and fold up when the bikes were off. The directions were moderately clear. The directions include instructions for putting on the small wheel adjusters, but they were not included in the packing. I didn't need them, but this would be worth clarifying when making the purchase. Next is the highway test!
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 Bike Rack, July 4, 2011
By Papa D
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The rack tends to rock side to side when the car is moving. It's not going to come loose, it's just distracting to see in the rearview mirror. I have driven hundreds of miles with two bikes on it and have not lost one yet!
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great rack, June 20, 2011
By David M.
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Used this bike rack for the first time two weeks ago. After an easy set up and adjustment to fit our bikes, we went to northern Minnesota to ride some trails with friends. The bikes traveled nicely with hardly a wiggle. The rack makes for very easy loading and unloading. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. My friend was so impressed with it that he ordered one the following Monday. Shipping on this item only took two or three days. Very pleased *****
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Works well, assembly instructions not so hot..., May 24, 2011
By Looking for value (Ontario, CA)
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We got this bike rack to haul our MTN bikes.
The installation was a little problematic as the instruction had ZERO on how to position the wheel holders. It did have comments on how to adapt the holders for wheels smaller than 16".
I had to resort to looking at some not so clear photos to figure out the correct way to mount them.
In use, the rack is solid, the bikes didn't bounce all over the place.
I'd recommend this rack but I'd like to see clearer instructions.
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Great Bike Rack for a Decent Price., May 7, 2011
By A. J. Engstrom (NJ)
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Great rack! My car was in a fender bender while this was on the car - saved my car from more serious damage, and the guy at the body shop bent it back well enough that I didn't need to buy a new one - a testament to its great quality!
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Hollywood Bike Rack HR1000 - "THE BEST BIKE RACK", March 10, 2011
By STUIE
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I saw this bike rack on a fellow bikers car and loved it's ease of operation. I purchased and recieved my Hollywood Bike Rack HR1000 in great new condition. I set it up with the easy instructions and the rack works great with any type of bike - Great Product.
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Really Like This Rack - Take Your Time Assembling, November 11, 2011
By M. Brown (Houston, TX USA)
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Bought this rack recently, assembled and used it last weekend. I have a Scion xB and had a Bones rack that just didn't feel secure. Got a trailer hitch installed at U-Haul and used this rack to take my bike to the dealer for service. Felt very secure all the way there and back home. Well worth the price. Haven't tried it with two bikes yet, but based on my experience thus far, I think it will work fine. It took me longer to assemble than a lot of folks with reviews, though - about three hours. I took my time, was very methodical - and I think you need to be. The instructions are ok, but there are a few things that take some study, so you don't assemble them incorrectly. This seems to be a quality, well-built product that should have a long life.
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great value, November 10, 2011
By Florida Diver (Fl United States)
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i've had this rack on my compact hatchback for a year, using on average a few times a week, and i'm happy. the anti-wobble pin in the receiver does a great job, although only a small lock will fit in the hole provided. The thumbscrew that stabilizes the upright part of the rack is effective, but needs to be tightened often.
i read a review about florida sun damaging the pads, so i made a nylon bag to cover the rack when not in use. this has worked well. the paint has held up against florida sun, only slightly faded where the bag didnt cover. the hardware is holding up well, including the plastic parts and handwheels. Nuts and bolts are only rusting where paint has worn off in logical places. i've had road bikes, mtbs, and cruisers of all sizes with no problem. I wish there was more then a velcro strap on the wheels, but considering the secure design, they are just backups after all.
getting two bikes on is a little awkward on my small car, but is doable. Hollywood recommends putting a single bike on the inside holder, but I never do due to convenience with no problem. on/off the car is very fast and easy. the rack is low, but i've never scraped it on driveways or speedhumps. I am able to open my hatch without folding down the rack which was a pleasant surprise. The bike wobbles a bit while on dirt roads, but I expect that with this price point. This rack was a compromise from a $350 rack, and i am still happy with these small complaints. I am happy, and recommend this rack.
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Very sturdy and easy to use, October 24, 2011
By Harley B (Ohio)
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This bike rack is very sturdy and well made. It holds our bikes securely. It also folds up nicely so that you can store it in a small space. It is nice that the middle bar folds down when loading the bikes so that you do not have to lift them very high.
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Top Notch Bike Rack, October 4, 2011
By nmiller
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My family is completely satisfied with the Hollywood Racks HR1000 Sports Rider 2-Bike Platform Style Hitch Mount Rack. It was easy to assemble, quick to mount and held our bicycles very securely. We especially like the fact that it has two different sized receivers as we have a 2 in. hitch on our camper and a 1.25 inch hitch on our van!
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a solid buy, September 30, 2011
By rayray
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I had searched a number of hitch mount racks and first purchased a Yakima highlight from rei. The rack was a disaster, built for three bikes but only holding two with great difficulty. It was also a struggle to get the bikes on and off. After reading countless reviews on countless sights, I decided to try the Hollywood HR 1000. It's been a pleasure so far. Easy on and off and I like that the rack is built to hover above the lower hitch mount providing extra clearance. The one downside is that you need to unbolt the rack every time you want to take it off -- not a long process, but a more efficient system would be helpful. All in all a very good buy, especially for the price.
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Great rack!, September 27, 2011
By Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
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The Hollywood Rack HR1000 has turned out to be an excellent and convenient rack for use with our Prius and Subaru Forrester. It is:
- easy to attach and detach.
- mounts very securely.
- holds all types of bikes -- including those that cannot be held by a top tube clamp like many high end bikes (because the tubing could be crushed).
- is easy to load and unload bikes.
- is reasonably secured using a couple of padlocks (at least moderately secure).
- keeps bikes away from car to prevent scratches.
The clamp that secures the top part of the bike to the rack can be secured with padlocks but it can be difficult to find padlocks that work with it -- they need 1/4" shanks and have enough clearance to engage. The best padlocks I was able to find that worked with the rack were the Master Lock 643D Combination Lock, 1-9/16-Inch [...] -- medium/low security padlocks -- enough to prevent casual theft but not block someone with good bolt cutters.
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MTB Hitch, September 20, 2011
By ECW (Gary,IN USA)
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Love it... Well thought out design. Alot on the heavy side, but I guess that helps make it durable. If your in the market buy it won't be disappointed unless your into spending $400.00 for a MTB Hitch.
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Glad I didnt waste my time buying a cheaper one,This thing rocks!!, January 26, 2012
By Bike the coast rastaman (San Diego, Ca.)
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This rack has all of the bases covered, its not that heavy, I can store it in the back of my Sequoia,so someone doesnt get smart trying to steal it, its of the highest quality, and it really keeps my bike in place.what surprised me is how easy it is to fold it up.The threaded bolt that comes with it has a hole on the end, so you thread the bolt in,snug it down and then put a master lock through the hole and voila, you are all set to go.If you value your bikes and you dont want them front tires and handlebars swinging all over the place, This IS the rack for you.Not a better value out there!
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Not easy on easy off, January 15, 2012
By Faith (Tucson, AZ United States)
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One caution to potential buyers of this rack: If you need to install/remove the rack frequently, for example, due to garage space, you need to unscrew the bolt that holds the rack to the hitch. This is under the car and thus tedious to do. Also, to allow sufficient room for the bolt with security lock, I had to cut a wider opening in the fascia on my hitch. Although most reviewers found this rack easy to assemble, on mine the fittings weren't as smooth as I had expected and it took some effort to work the pins until they loosened sufficiently. Once installed, the rack seems to work well. This is my first rack, so the on and off hassle may be typical.
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Excellent for bikes with step-through frames, January 9, 2012
By Charles Goldman
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I had been using a standard (Yakima) rack for my 2 step-through bikes and was very dissatisfied; it was a sloppy and cumbersome way to carry step-throughs (using adapter bars) and they often scraped the ground. This Hollywood rack uses wheel trays and frame hooks and is almost perfect for carrying this style bike. It is very easy to place (and remove) bikes on rack once the wheel trays are adjusted, and they are quite secure. There is some sway while traveling, but not a significant problem, even on rough gravel roads. The quality and design of this rack is excellent (see photos). Only problem is the smaller of the bikes does not mount as securely as it should, with a gap between the frame hook and the frame. I use a Velcro strap to keep it from wobbling.
I tried a cheap version of this wheel-tray design from Walmart, and took it back right away. The way it mounted on the hitch was flimsy and took a lot of fiddling to put on the car. This Hollywood Racks one is very easy to mount and unmount, and very solid.
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