Looking to pick up a bike carrier (hitch-mounted) since I now have a dog and can no longer put the bike inside my car(s). Also, I'm mounting a hitch to my soon-to-arrive Genesis Coupe V6
Any thoughts on this unit from Thule? http://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/products/carriers-and-racks/bike-carriers/hitch-mounted-bike-carriers/thule-doubletrack-2-bike-990xt-_-5776509
Reminder that my bike is a 650B Devinci Troy XP. I don't like the style that grabs from the top of the frame as they're often a pain with mountain bikes. That said, I'm not experienced with this particular style. Any feedback would be appreciated.
I have that same Thule hitch rack. It's fantastic. I've even had some people following me saying the rack seems to bounce much less than theirs.
the bar will press down on your frame. it's totally fine. the wheel straps are also very good and do an amazing job holding the bike. Although there's a foam pad on the bar that pushes down, my advice is to wrap a small rag around that foam because the foam does rub off a bit.
What's great about these racks is they're much more fuel friendly than throwing the bikes on the roof.
However they do make it harder for people behind you to see your signals / break lights during the day (depending on vehicle style) I found slowing down / tapping the break / turning signal on all earlier than usual helps warn people. A late signal is much harder to notice right away.