SuperRecord

https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...w/MT70101.html

Anyone have experience using a motorcycle carrier for their bicycle instead?

MattTheHat 

I can tell you that it looks identical to the unit that Harbor Freight sells for $128, and frequently you can find Harbor Freight coupons online to reduce the price further.

I can also tell you that it works great for a 250 pound motor cycle. Not sure how it would do for a bicycle.

Ironfish653

Seems like a bit of overkill. A moto weighs 10x-20x what a velo weighs, the trays are set up for something with a much longer wheelbase, and tires that are 2~3x thicker then bicycle tires.

Plus, you need rachet straps to hold the bike down with.

If you already have a moto carrier, or you have an 100lb LWB, Fat-tire Cargo E-bike, that is just so much bigger and heavier than a 'normal' bike, then, yeah, go for it; otherwise it's really overkill.

For the same $179, you can get a number of 2-bike 'platform' racks that are both lighter on your vehicle, and dont require any bodging to carry bicycles.
https://www.etrailer.com/dept.aspx?f...sort=-sb-Price

SuperRecord

Thanks. As far as the pictures go, they sure look identical.

SuperRecord

Thnk you. You're making sense; but I'm challenging that with my desire to not have another item taking up space in my garage. I do have a utility trailer, but don't always want to use it to haul my 350LB bike.

General Geoff

Sure it'll work, as long as you don't mind using ratchet straps.


It's kinda like using a hydraulic press to crush empty soda cans though