- 3-bike trunk rack with user-friendly hub adjustment system
- Soft cradles help protect bike finish; comes pre-assembled
- Integrated tie-down strap for extra security on the road
- Designed to fit perfectly on any type of vehicle
- Folds flat for easy storage; limited lifetime warranty
Product Description
Six strap trunk rack with user friendly hub adjustment to allow for perfect fit. Bike separators with rubber straps makes bike easy to amount and hold the bike securely. Folds flat for easy storage.Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring a user-friendly hub adjustment system for a perfect fit on nearly any type of vehicle, the E3 Express Trunk Mount Rack is ideal for transporting up to three bikes for weekend biking adventures. Bike separators with rubber straps allow for easy mounting while also keeping the bikes secures on the rack. The E3 comes fully assembled and folds flat for easy storage when not in use.
About Hollywood Racks
Hollywood Racks started in 1973 when they began making trunk racks in the back of our bike shop in Hollywood, CA. As a retailer, the company knew exactly what people needed: good quality products that were easy to use. They earned a great reputation fast and began selling racks to other dealers, and later to the bike companies. Today, Hollywood Racks builds racks the only way they know how: simple, strong, and secure.
Hollywood Racks are built with top-quality materials including high-strength steel, aircraft-quality fasteners, and thick powder coats to withstand the elements. Generous amounts of padding protect bikes and cars, and all of their products are fully covered with a limited warranty. The company’s products continue to receive accolades from all the major outdoor sports magazines, and are in demand by everyone from recreational cycling families to weekend warriors to race teams on the road and off.
I too did my homework as for reviews comparing this bicycle rack with others offered on Amazon. I chose this one partially because of the reviews plus it was available directly through Amazon and the price was reasonable. I found that this rack was extremely well made and easy to attach to my 1996 Honda Accord. I could also tell that it would be able to fit many cars because of the way it was designed. I also liked this one because of the fact it has two additional hold down straps which attach to the sides of the rear trunk. There is a weak link in this product though. It is the quality of the tightening fasteners on the hold down straps. I loaded up three 26″ bikes on the rack, which was a bit of a challenge, but did work well once you get the hang of it. I re-tightened all the straps as instructed in the directions before driving off and felt confident I did a good job. My vacation trip was only 150 miles away and I just happened to stop after about 50 miles to check how the bikes were doing. I found that the straps had loosened up and the rack was not secure. I tightened the straps up again and rechecked in another 50 miles to find the same result. If I hadn’t stopped from time to time to check, I wonder what the result would have been. So, because the rack is built so well and is easy enough to use, I gave it three stars rather than less because I feel this rack would work great for short trips. However for longer trips, I definitely would not recommend this rack. It’s really a shame they didn’t come up with a more efficient strap fastener. I am returning this rack today and will try another brand with a close eye on the type of strap fastener used. Advice to you….no matter what brand you purchase, for long trips be sure to double check how secure your rack is from time to time….Hope this helps.
Rating: 3 / 5
Fits nicely on my Nissan Versa. Make sure you check the vehicle fit list before purchasing: http://www.hollywoodracks.com/supp-vehicle-fit.htm
Rating: 5 / 5
I needed a bike rack to transport my bike 1000 miles. I traveled through rain and snow and wind and the bike stayed put. The rack did not vibrate or shake. The bike stayed secure for the entire trip and the vehicle is undamaged in any way. I would buy one of these racks again.
Rating: 5 / 5
This rack was very easy to get onto the trunk of the Chevy Malibu I rented. What proved significantly more difficult was getting 3 bikes onto the rack. 2 are extra small frames and wouldn’t easily slide back. I wouldn’t think this rack would work with youth cycles. Because we didn’t feel like removing pedals, we were only able to get 2 bikes onto the rack, not 3. It really put a damper on the weekend.
Rating: 3 / 5
Pros:
- Well made, looks and feels strong
- Fits very well on Hyundai Sonata
- Easy to setup and remove
- Handled one 40-pound mountain bike and a child’s bike (~20 lb) very well.
Cons:
- I can’t imagine how anyone can fit 3 bikes on this. There is just not enough room. May be if we remove pedals from the bikes.
- Didn’t stay intact with two heavy (35 – 40 lb) mountain bikes. Holding clamps kept moving. We had to stop and readjust 3 times during a 30-mile trip.
Recommendation:
If your bikes are lightweight, you will be fine with this product. If you are thinking of carrying 3 heavy moutain bikes, just forget about it. You may be able to fit 3 bikes only if they are in such away that their handles and peddles don’t hit each other.
The product is not so bad to warrant a return. However, its weight capacity is not mentioned anywhere and it would be very hard to carry 3 normal bikes. Hence, 3-star rating.
Update: 3/5/2009
It was very windy when we tried to transport two light road bikes and this carrier couldn’t handle the second bike! This is unbelievable. We had to stop 2 times on the highway to remount the second bike. The bike just came off the carrier and was dangling by the belt – both the times. It was scary. In all that commotion, I lost the (expensive) blinker from the other bike! It appears like this rack can handle just one bike under adverse conditions and can carry two in ideal conditions.
Rating: 3 / 5