Torpedo7 4 Bike Rack Mk3

I've owned this bike rack for about 3 years. It's been on the back of the car pretty much that whole time. Early on someone (very kindly) reversed into it and slightly bent one bar but after a (gently tough) bend back it's been perfect ever since. I needn't have worried about uber-thin metal. I recently took the rubber off and gave it a spruce-up; bit of surface rust on the arms but I'm not surprised after 3 years in the elements.

In short it's a good KISS bike rack and I've carried 4 bikes on it the length of South Island (full-sus 1 lrg, 2 med and 1 small frame) quite happily.

Points to note:
1. Although the arms do go down the spring clip that holds them in place can be hard to push in. I almost always leave mine up so it doesn't bother me. The square socket is superb though... no likelihood of arms dropping down by accident.
2. As someone else mentioned the "lock" loops can be hard to get even a vaguely decent lock through ... but then as it doesn't lock to the tow-ball that's a bit of a minor point...
3. To make it extra secure I run a strop back to the top of the car (I have fixed roof bars) and for long journeys another to the back of the arms over the bikes. It would probably be fine without it - but a bit of extra time makes for a really secure no-worry setup.
4. The arm's foam is cheapish but does the job - but do yourself a favour, wrap them in inner-tube and it'll last ages.

Get this ... or a tray-rack.

This product is industrial. I’m sure it will last as it’s being made so well. However I would like the loops at the bottom to be just a tad bigger to fit my bicycle lock through.

This product is simple to attach to tow bar and holds the bike well. Bungee cords are easy to use to keep the bike in place.

Awesome price as it was on special at Labor weekend.

Really sturdy design , super easy to use and fits two adult bikes and 2 kids bikes on no problem . Super happy with our purchase . Love the easiness of use . Would definitely recommend

Does the trick, providing your bike fits on the frame. Having the bungies makes it a simple task to secure your bike. Would be a comfortable fit for 3 adult bikes, could get 4 on but would have to be careful in the placement.

its good for the price and works well. but with 4 heavy DH bikes on it it jumps around alot.

It does the job spot on.

This model is family friendly and quick to use no matter what size bike frame you have. Just attach to the tow bar and put the prongs out then place bike(s) on. Self locking bungys make securing bikes easy. We're really pleased with the purchase

Solid piece of kit, not flimsy... Not sure how you'd make it better, I've used in 6 times with 2x adult and 2x kids bikes.

Really easy to fit into the towbar. Sturdy and good quality.

Works well I added padding to stem to prevent damage to bike frames.
If you have long handle bars (MTB) on bikes and a SUV, wagon etc you may end up hitting and scratching rear window without a tow bar extension or only put 3 bikes on
My Giant Trance can't go in close to the front on my Outlander with out hitting the rear window so if you have 4 similar bikes they probably wont fit.

does the job!!!