Rocky Mounts Monorail Hitch Rack Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2020
- After 4 months of ownership, I've grown to really love the Rocky Mounts Monorail hitch mounted bike rack.
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What a great review! I’m excited to get mine. Will be adding a single add on rack to carry three! Thanks again for the time you took to review this carrier! Well done sir!
Kyle, Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! You helped me decide on this rack! On my way to pick it up now. Ride Safe!
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help. It's an awesome rack and I think you'll really like it!
Great review! Very thorough! I've only ever had the Thule T2 Pro, I like it quite a bit. It appears to be similar in features, it does have a built in lock. But, I wouldn't trust the lock for more than a minor deterrence so I usually add a second thicker cable lock if I'm going to leave the bike longer than I feel comfortable with. I'd tell any new biker to just get it over with and invest in a good rack. You don't want to spend thousands on a bike and then cheap out on a rack that will damage your bike or worse, let your bike fall off the car!
Great review. I bought this and will have it installed next week. I have 2 bikes - one carbon, one aluminum.
Great review
You sold me on it! Thanks for the review.
Glad I could help!
Solid review. Nice job Kyle
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thanks for the review!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching.
Awesome! Just bought this one today! Tried it out and was super easy to use, bike is on and off in 30 seconds.
Glad to hear you like it as well! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video!!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
I love mine. So easy. You’d think taking off a front wheel for a roof rack is no biggie, but I’m glad every time I don’t.
The ONLY thing so far on my Jetta wagon is the clearance of the lowest part of the racks hitch. My car is lowish like this car. Every once in a while I bump it going out of a driveway etc. just gotta pay attention to the road and find good lines.
The rocky mounts west slope might have been a good bet for this situation because it’s hitch curves up. BUT that model doesn’t hold as much weight.
Nice rack! I have the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 and didn’t need the fat tire capability but the Rocky Mounts’ ability to slide the platforms around to allow more space between bikes is a nice feature.
Thanks! I actually sold my fat bike a couple days ago, so I guess I don't need that capability either anymore lol. The sliding platforms is nice. I haven't run into any issues yet, but if I ever needed to carry a friends bike, we could make it work!
You have a lot of comments so someone might have already mentioned this. My friend has this rack and we recently went on a bike trip. When you lift the bike up to set it on the rack, because the back strap is stiff and sits up high, you can easily put the rim under it and through the spoke area as you set it down. I think I will order this rack, it has a good price point and my old Thule doesn't tilt.
Very good review. I have the same one in my wife’s mazda cx3.
Thank you! Still using this rack, and I still love it!
Awesome video!!! I used to have a Rocky Mounts rack and LOVED it, but unfortunately the 52” wheelbase of the Pole means I had go to a 1UP.
But... I wanted to let you in on a little secret about that wheel strap issue! When you unclip the strap, tuck the tip into the side that is attached, between the rack and itself. It’ll hold the strap Out of the way and keep it from flopping under the tire. Super easy and really nice when you’re tired from a long ride! If you’re unsure what I mean, let me know and I’ll give you a better explanation haha!
That's rad you got a Pole! They look like a blast. My friend has this rack and pointed out the strap thing you are describing. I felt so stupid haha. I wish I could edit it out of the video easily, but hopefully people read the comments!
I have your old rack lol 😭😭 it does the job for now but I was looking into this Rocky mount. A friend of mine has one and it looks like some good quality stuff. Great video 👍🏼
Thanks Gino. I hope the one I sold you is still working. This Monorail is very solid and I'm really happy with it. Maybe someday we'll be rack twins! Thanks for watching dude!
I have the same one and the BEST of the BEST bike rack! Good review though!
I just ordered one after calling RM to ask if it was OK to use on a class B RV. Some racks specifically say 'RV use prohibited', however, the rep said it was fine to use this rack on an RV. I've been checking out racks online for days now, and this one came the closest to 'perfect'. It can handle a 50# e-bike which was another pro for me. The 'big name brands' can do this as well, but they weigh significantly more and if I'm going to be lifting this thing from vehicle to vehicle it needs to be light.
Fellow clown car driver here (NC MX-5). Thanks for the review, I'll be picking one up after my hitch gets here in a couple of weeks.
haha nice! I ended up selling my Miata and miss it so much!
I’ve got the 1UP, and the only thing I hate about it is I get asked what it is nearly once a week. It’s about 7 years old now and still looks brand new. Very beautifully made in the USA.
I do love the looks of the 1UP. A buddy of mine has one and he loves it too.
@@CobraKyle 1up does not work with bikes that have fenders, you can get away with RockyMounts tire locking mechanism with bikes that have fenders & this is why I chose RockyMounts + it looks sharper than the aluminum 1-up, I don't care for that aluminum look.
Looks pretty sick. I think I've got the same Swagman hitch that you used to have, and I just ended up putting heavy duty 3M tape on my top tubes where it clamps down. I do really like how that one has the integrated lock in the clamps, but I'll keep Rocky Mounts in mind when it's time to replace.
BTW, I think I saw you setting up a shot yesterday morning on the blue loop, but I was too focused for it to register at the time. I'll try and say a (socially distant) hello next time.
I liked the Swagman Chinook. It was a good budget rack for sure! I used to wrap shelf liner around the hooks, but I would often forget to put it on and just go with it. That was me at McAllister yesterday! In the future feel free to say what's up!
Nice review, I did go with Kuat NV 2.0 and have the 4 bike. I also got a cover for my truck bed so I have more room in the cabin.
My car wouldn't be able to hold 4 bikes. It struggled a bit when I took two bikes to Bentonville lol
@@CobraKyle it's all good man. just start saving for a truck haha
Just installed mine. Have others noticed the bikes lean toward the car in standard position?
Great timing with your video. Just got back from Bentonville and was looking at getting a bike rack. My friends rack cannot fit my sons bike if there is another bike on it, the seat post and his handle bars hit each other. Maybe I’ll run into you at Mac and see if I can mount mine and my sons bike before purchasing. I’m also looking at the 4 bike versions.
Very cool you were just in Bentonville. I love it there. With the sliding tray options on this rack I think you could potentially carry almost any variety of bikes. Looks like Rocky Mounts doesn't make a 4 bike version, so I can't comment on which models are good or bad.
Awesome review! this convinced me to get this rack a few months back for my NA miata! I also had the Hard Dog Hideaway hitch.
The rack has been great, but then I noticed that the part that inserts into the hitch receiver started to bend down. Have you had this problem? I contacted RockyMounts and they said that it's because the hitch is a class 1 hitch when this rack requires a class 2 hitch.
Interesting. Mine hasn't bent at all, and I'm still using it all the time. I often have two bikes on it as well. Sorry to hear yours bent!
Can you buy the hitch lock seperatly? Great review!
Thanks for the review...very much appreciated. While my car isn't as low as yours (2018 Honda Accord 2.0T), I was a bit nervous how close the tires might be to the exhaust. Clearly I worried over nothing.
For the money, I don't know if you can find a better rack. Happy riding.
Glad it was helpful! I got a van after the Miata and still used this rack! Back to a small car again, and just waiting for a hitch to be put on so I can continue using this rack. It's been an incredible purchase!
Hi mate! I was wondering if you are still using this hitch rack and if so curious to hear how it has held after a year or so.
Nice racks, I ended up going the monorail solo due to the compact size of 25lbs and will be mostly riding solo. My road bike can shave inside my car if needed. However, I was debating on getting this one because the racks hold up to 60lbs a piece while the solo is 60lbs, but with the add one is only 45lbs per bike. I got it for my Specialized Turbo levo e-bike around 50lbs. If you get the solo and, the add on cost 170, actually pay more in the long run if needs are needed for a two bike rack.
Yeah the Solo with add-on is too expensive in my eyes. I'm glad I got the two rack option. I rarely carry two bikes, but nice to have in a pinch!
@@CobraKyle The solo looks more Compact & sleek-looking, especially if you're only hauling 1 bike, less bulk to it/more modern looking & less overall weight.
Any issues with the bar that holds the front tire interfering with a front fender?
I have the küat (koo-at) NV 2.0 and love it. The integrated locks get a bit difficult at times, but they have great customer service, from what I hear. Based in Springfield, MO, they are regional to me. I think Thule is pronounced “tool.” I have my rack on a Prius V. Looks great, but the tilt adjustment does put it low- sometimes between letting it down and putting it back up, i bonk my head on bike bits. The back wheel straps on the NV get in the way too, so I usually just use the back tire to sweep them out of the way, since the back tire tray is pretty much flat- dunno if that would work with your shaped trays 😕
Thank you for the pronunciations lol! I like the looks of the NV, but just wasn't ready to drop that kind of cash. My friend has the same rack as me and he showed me a trick to stuff the rear wheel strap into itself and that works. I wish I had known that before filming lol.
It's too bad that brand that you purchased doesn't have a dedicated single/solo rack available to the consumer.
I had a question regarding the minimum bike wheelbase. Many sites are reporting a minimum of 34", but Rockymounts website says 36". Some 20" kids bikes are pretty short. Can you confirm the minimum wheelbase that will work on this rack?
That's a great review man! I have a question about your trailer hitch, it seems like a small bumper hitch instead of the full big bar hitches. Is it a custom one or am I just not seeing the full bar ?
Thanks! It's a hitch designed specifically for the Miata. It's actually mounted behind the bumper with the factory bolts for the bash plate. The standard hitch from U-Haul I would have had to drill holes in the frame rails and I didn't want to do that. The hitch I got for this is called the "Hard Dog Hideaway". Pretty neat design!
Cobra Kyle thanks man! I’m gonna try to find something similar for my car. Unfortunately the one available sticks out too much so I’m looking for alternatives. Keep up the good content!
What's your hitch rating? Is your hitch a Class I hitch? Looking through E-trailers, they state that this rack is a Class II rack...
Did you use a class 2 trailer hitch for this? If so, where did you get it from?
What class hitch do you have?
How heavy are your bikes?
Nice! Just picked one up. Now all I need is the miata! How does it drive with the extra weight of 2 bikes out back? Thanks.
haha The Miata was great. It still performed decently. I miss that car. I have a van now. Not as exciting, but a lot more practical haha
I just ordered this rack. My only concern is it looks like there might be some contact of the front wheel arm with the fork. Is there? Thanks for a great review.
There can be if you get the arm as far up the tire as possible. I just back it off a hair and there is no interference. Still a great rack after a full year of ownership!
I know this isn't the focus of the video, but nice car! A Miata with bike rack? What a crazy world haha I'm actually thinking of buying an MX-5 as my daily, do-it-all and wasn't sure how I could fit mtb-ing in...this video helps :) Great video! p.s. not sure there's such thing as "hard acceleration" in a Miata :P
Thanks! I've always wanted a Miata and the right one finally came into my life. You have to make a few sacrifices when this car is your daily driver, but I was happy to do so. Once you're used to it, it's more than enough for my mountain bike life. If you do end up with an ND version like mine, check out the Hard Dog Hideaway hitch which is made specifically for the Miata. Requires no drilling into the frame of car.
@@CobraKyle awesome advice, should help me convince my girlfriend lol Definitely thinking ND, agreed the sacrifices are worth it :)
Awesome review! We also know now that if it fits on a Miata, it'll fit on anything.
Thanks! The Miata was the ultimate test and it passed!
What size mountain bike frame are you riding? It looked like the rear wheel was hanging a bit off the holder. I like the low weight and the similar design to the T2 Classic, but too short of a tray would be a deal breaker for me. I have XL bike with 49” wheelbase. Might be too small
All my bikes are a size large. That back wheel tray does rotate backwards to accommodate them, and I've had no issues with bikes falling off the back. I believe the website states that 49" is the max wheelbase this thing can hold, so it may be tough with your XL bikes.
What hitch did you get for your mx5 nd. Thanks!
Hello! It was the Hard Dog Hideaway hitch for ND. It didn't require any drilling into the frame and bolted into existing factory mounts. Uhaul hiches required drilling into the frame and I didn't want that.
I'm tossing between this one and the Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Carrier, they are the same price here in Aus. Is this Rocky Mounts better?
I've never personally used a Yakima product so I can't speak to their quality. It looks like the HoldUp does have integrated cable locks which is nice! The Rocky Mounts seems to hold a wider variety of bikes, and the rack itself is 10 pounds lighter which is nice if you take the rack on and off a lot. I'm still really enjoying the Monorail and it's given me no problems, but I honestly don't think either would be a bad rack!
@@CobraKyle thank you so much for your reply, the only thing I like more about the Yakima is the integrated locking cable but I've seen a couple of people reporting some faults with the Yakima.
@@guikoelln hey mate, which one did you end up getting? Im thinking between this and the yamika too. Curious to know how you went. Thanks
@@kjn1982 I got this Rocky Mounts one, I'm very happy with it, works perfectly, nothing to complain about it. Cheers
I love my Rocky Mount Rack, I think you hit all the key points, very nice review..... and for the love of god please cut your hair!!!
Thanks Ryan! I'm sensing some jealousy over how great my hair looks. I'll cut it when the world is back to normal.
I'm pretty sure this is the new normal.... and ya the way my hair is thinning I am jealous!
Yo kyle I live I san Antonio love I ride too I would love to jojn the group
The answer is always miat.....monorail
An unstoppable duo! Do you see that thumbnail? I drove it up the rocky mountains just for that picture. lol
When closed, hide completely the light at the back of your car...
Not very safe...
Unfortunately way more now...
I know right? It's $500 now
The Rack is bigger then the car
Very true. It's rather comical!
Not as exceptional as that Miata.
1000% agree! What a machine it is!