In search of the best hitch-mount bike rack for R1S

[idlehands]

Now that I’ve joined the club , I’m doing a little spring recon.
do I need anything special to move my saris mtr rack over to my r1t ?
I’ve heard longer bolts maybe or an extender ?
What’s the details?

thanks !

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[Schaef]

Now that I’ve joined the club , I’m doing a little spring recon.
do I need anything special to move my saris mtr rack over to my r1t ?
I’ve heard longer bolts maybe or an extender ?
What’s the details?

thanks !

I have the 4 bike saris rack that’s probably about 8 years old. I found that I couldn’t secure the bolt because of the recessed nature of the Rivian’s hitch. I ended up getting the Kuat Pivot. I use the Rivian bed bike pad for short journeys and the Saris for camping trips when the bed is filled with stuff. It is really nice to be able to swing the bikes out of the way and drop the tailgate.

 

[idlehands]

I have the 4 bike saris rack that’s probably about 8 years old. I found that I couldn’t secure the bolt because of the recessed nature of the Rivian’s hitch. I ended up getting the Kuat Pivot. I use the Rivian bed bike pad for short journeys and the Saris for camping trips when the bed is filled with stuff. It is really nice to be able to swing the bikes out of the way and drop the tailgate.

Probably have the same rack then. I was worried about it not fitting. Thanks for the info much appreciated

 

[Schaef]

Probably have the same rack then. I was worried about it not fitting. Thanks for the info much appreciated

No problem, glad it was helpful. I also tried a hitch extender, it would have worked but it felt a little bouncy and I realized that I wanted the utility of being able to swing out the loaded bike rack. The reviews for the Pivot are all over the place but mine has worked well for me.

 

[NDallasR1S]

I just ordered the Rocky Mounts Guiderail and curious what y’all have found to be the best theft deterrent in an effort to keep your racks from being stolen? I understand a determined thief will find a way but would like to make sure I at least put something in their way.

 

[johnj2803]

I just want to update the thread with the Quikr mach 2

My Mach 2 Experience

 

[sulesnav]

I just ordered the Rocky Mounts Guiderail and curious what y’all have found to be the best theft deterrent in an effort to keep your racks from being stolen? I understand a determined thief will find a way but would like to make sure I at least put something in their way.

RockyMounts SplitRail with no extension, doesn't rub up or down. It's secured with the standard pin lock which has never been a problem for the last 10 years (on a 4Runner previously) here in the Boulder CO area. Basically looks like this.

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