Subaru BRZ / Scion FRS trailer hitch / bike rack solutions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Echo14 · 01-06-2017, 02:27 PM

As a car enthusiast and a cyclist, I found it hard to find a good way to transport my Bike with my Subaru BRZ. Roof racks were too permanent and didn't look well (in my opinion) on these cars. I considered suction cup bike mounts but i didn't trust that to hold my bike AND not damage my paint. This is what i ended up doing. It is called the "Twin Hitch" by Slambert Performance. It bolts right up to the tow hook locations in the rear and is strong enough to hold up to 100lbs tongue weight. The best part is that it can be installed and uninstalled in under 4 minutes (each). Then you just hook up your favorite bike rack that fits in a 1 1/4" receiver. Here are some pictures of the hitch and bike rack i have. The bike rack i have is the Swagman XTC 2.

Tcoat · 01-06-2017, 02:33 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29963

winstonscifi · 01-06-2017, 04:22 PM

That's a great solution!

humfrz · 01-06-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Echo14

As a car enthusiast and a cyclist, I found it hard.............

You have waaaay too many toys ........

humfrz

Echo14 · 01-06-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

You have waaaay too many toys ........

humfrz

Haha I race those ATVs nationally!

gravitylover · 01-07-2017, 03:49 PM

I've been using the Curt hitch for the last two years but keep thinking I want my ground clearance back and I should get one of those. What did that cost?

Heh, I'm the northeast sales rep for Swagman so I'd also like to get a roof rack setup so I can show off some of our roof accessories.

Echo14 · 01-07-2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gravitylover

I've been using the Curt hitch for the last two years but keep thinking I want my ground clearance back and I should get one of those. What did that cost?

Heh, I'm the northeast sales rep for Swagman so I'd also like to get a roof rack setup so I can show off some of our roof accessories.

It cost $299.

RickyBobby · 01-08-2017, 10:40 AM

I use a Swagman XC2 bike carrier with the 2" hitch on my 2014 Ford Escape. Cheaper than the XCT2 and also fits a 1 1/4" hitch. Got it here: https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Swagm...0465A017E59875 No tax, free shipping.

Comparison: https://www.etrailer.com/question-17492.html

01-06-2017, 02:27 PM	#1
Echo14 Junior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Limited Automatic Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru BRZ / Scion FRS trailer hitch / bike rack solutions As a car enthusiast and a cyclist, I found it hard to find a good way to transport my Bike with my Subaru BRZ. Roof racks were too permanent and didn't look well (in my opinion) on these cars. I considered suction cup bike mounts but i didn't trust that to hold my bike AND not damage my paint. This is what i ended up doing. It is called the "Twin Hitch" by Slambert Performance. It bolts right up to the tow hook locations in the rear and is strong enough to hold up to 100lbs tongue weight. The best part is that it can be installed and uninstalled in under 4 minutes (each). Then you just hook up your favorite bike rack that fits in a 1 1/4" receiver. Here are some pictures of the hitch and bike rack i have. The bike rack i have is the Swagman XTC 2. Attached Images

01-06-2017, 02:33 PM	#2
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,845 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,284 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2495 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29963 __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

01-07-2017, 03:49 PM	#6
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I've been using the Curt hitch for the last two years but keep thinking I want my ground clearance back and I should get one of those. What did that cost? Heh, I'm the northeast sales rep for Swagman so I'd also like to get a roof rack setup so I can show off some of our roof accessories. __________________

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