GM Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier, Anyone use or know who is the OEM?

[Xao]

I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally used Yakima
(top of the car) bike racks to haul my bikes around.

Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch
mounted bike rack, I want to use the bed for all the camping
gear, etc...

Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the
GMGoodwrench accessory shop? How is the quality, I have
pretty nice Mtn. Bikes ($2k+) so I need to make sure they
don't slop around and are held nice and snug.

I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran
across the GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate
quality), I just wanted to check thoughts, experiences,
etc... with this rack if avail.

Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.

Thanks!

BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is: http://www.-
gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodwrenchjsp/accessories/accessorydetai-
l.jsp?make=chevrolet&model=silverado&year=2004&detail=hitch-
_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512

 

[Micheal Artinda]

"Xao" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally
> used Yakima (top of the car) bike racks to haul my
> bikes around.
>
> Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch
> mounted bike rack, I want to use the bed for all the
> camping gear, etc...
>
> Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the
> GMGoodwrench accessory shop? How is the quality, I have
> pretty nice Mtn. Bikes ($2k+) so I need to make sure they
> don't slop around and are held nice and snug.
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran
> across the GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate
> quality), I just wanted to check thoughts, experiences,
> etc... with this rack if avail.
>
> Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is:
>
http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodwrenchjsp/accessories/acc-
essorydetail.jsp?make=chevrolet&model=silverado&year=2004&d-
etail=hitch_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512

Have you asked the people at your local dealership? If they
dont know, walk away. things like that they should know.

One question though. You have a Full Sized Pick Up, why not
use the box, like it was intended for?

Micheal

 

[Tm]

"Xao" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran
> across the GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate
> quality), I just wanted to check thoughts, experiences,
> etc... with this rack if avail.
>

A friend had one. It was made by Thule. GM can, however,
change on a dime.

 

[Xao]

Local dealerships don't have much information around these neck of the
woods, that's the wonders of being in the middle of corn-fields.

As far as the bed, as I stated, there is not enough room to
hold four bikes, all the camping/vacation gear, AND still
make room for what my wife manages to buy when we do
vacation.

I look at it differently, the bed is to throw anything into
and run, I want a bike rack that keeps my bikes prestine, my
main bike is $2k+ and by the time I add on the rest, we are
in the $5k range, hence I like to keep them isolated from
the rest of the gear. I like the scratches and dents to come
along with the scratches and dents on me body when I crash,
the manly way.

Thanks!

"Micheal Artindale" <[email protected]> wrote
in message
news:<[email protected]>...

>
> Have you asked the people at your local dealership? If
> they dont know, walk away. things like that they
> should know.
>
> One question though. You have a Full Sized Pick Up, why
> not use the box, like it was intended for?
>
> Micheal

 

[Gene]

[email protected] (Xao) wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I do a lot of Mtn. Biking and have traditionally
> used Yakima (top of the car) bike racks to haul my
> bikes around.
>
> Now that I have my Z71 I was looking at getting a hitch
> mounted bike rack, I want to use the bed for all the
> camping gear, etc...
>
> Has anyone used the GM hitch mounted rack from the
> GMGoodwrench accessory shop? How is the quality, I have
> pretty nice Mtn. Bikes ($2k+) so I need to make sure they
> don't slop around and are held nice and snug.
>
> I was going to go ahead and get another Yak Rack but I ran
> across the GM version, it's cheaper (which may indicate
> quality), I just wanted to check thoughts, experiences,
> etc... with this rack if avail.
>
> Looking for a rack that can handle at least four bikes.
>
> Thanks!
>
> BTW: A link to the GM Website for this rack is: http://ww-
> w.gmgoodwrench.com/gmgoodwrenchjsp/accessories/accessoryd-
> etail.jsp?make=chevrolet&model=silverado&year=2004&detail-
> =hitch_bike_carrier&sid=1014199607521512

http://gmc.parts-performance-accessories.com/ $118.30

i used a yakima roc-4 for years that worked great. the model
is apparently being discontinued and can probably be scored
for about $160 online, perhaps with free shipping. it was
simple, but overpriced like most rack products incl. yakima,
thule, saris, ... .

the gm rack sounds great! the extras incl. a lock and
straps! my only concern is that its capacity of four bikes
is overly optimistic. loading and unloading may take finesse
to keep from beating up the frames&wheels.

the roc-2 is the same as the roc-4 with two less
cradles. carrying two bikes on this rack is a no-
brainer... with a couple of straps to keep the wheels
from flailing about. i load/unload almost daily and
really like to keep things easy.