Product Description

2 Bike: Pre-assembled, individual bike hold downs, fits regular trunks to square back SUVs & Minivans

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39096 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Schwinn
• Model: 170R
• Released on: 2008-12-12

Features

• Two-bike trunk rack with narrow frame configuration to fit wide variety of bikes
• Fits regular trunks to square back SUVs and minivans
• Coated "S" gutter hooks fit a wider range of vehicle trunk hinge lines
• Bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold bikes
• 4 straps secure rack to vehicle

Amazon.com Product Description
Get your motor running and head out to your favorite bike trails with the Schwinn 170R trunk rack, which can carry two bikes. It features four straps that secure the rack to your vehicle and patented, coated "S" gutter hooks that fit a wider range of vehicle trunk hinge lines. It offers easily adjustable support arms, bike hold-downs that separate and firmly hold the two bikes, and a narrow frame configuration that fits a wider array of bikes. This rack folds down for compact, convenient storage.

About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.

Customer Reviews

Save your money...
I purchased this bike rack because I was moving out of state and didn't have enough room in the back of my car for the bike.
I also needed a rack to transport my bike to local trails, parks, etc. So, I went with Schwinn given the brand name and that it was relatively inexpensive.

I drove from NC to Fla, approx 700 miles, bad idea with this rack. I didn't have any trouble assembling the rack, only took about 5 minutes and was ready to go. However, during my trip, I had to pull over on the side of the interstate no less than 5 times to tighten the straps back. The buckles do NOT hold the straps in place. This is a real problem if you are travelling on a highway (or any busy road) and you have to worry about your bike flying off the back into oncoming traffic. Also, even if the buckles hold, The wind drag from the bike starts to pull the brackets right off of the rack frame. I had to purchase 4 bungee cords and rope in order to secure my bike from flying off the back (and yes, the rack was assembled correctly). Bottom line, this rack is probably a great value if don't plan on driving more than a a few miles or over 40-50mph, otherwise, it is a a complete waste.

Great if you're taking it to a local trail
I bought the Schwinn Ranger bike and this rack. I didn't make it more than 10 miles from my place and the bike started slipping off. The straps don't hold anything but a standard bike in the brackets. I had to put the bike in my car in order to be able to make it to my destination. I had known Schwinn to make quality products, but am sadly disappointed with this rack.

Serves it's purpose
You get what you pay for in this bike rack, it is certainly stable enough to transport a bike some distance. Installing and removing is rather easy, but the instructions leave a little to be desired. In the end, it is worth the 40 dollars if you hope to transport your bike to your favorite spots in state.