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RockyMounts BackStage 2" Receiver Swing Away platform hitch 2 bicycle rack. Allows full access to the rear of the vehicle with bikes on or off the rack.

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  • The industry’s first 180 degree swing away platform hitch rack
  • Carries 2 bikes, up to 60 lbs. Not compatible with Add-On
  • No contact with frame, secures bicycle by front wheel
  • Carries road tires up to 5. 0” fat bike tires, and diameters from 20” to 29”
  • Compatible with bicycles’ wheelbases from 34” and 49”
  • Folds flat against the vehicle, and tilts down 30 degrees to allow for hatch access
  • Only available for 2" hitches. Uses RockyMounts premium 3-axis anti wobble system

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The BackStage is the only swing away platform hitch rack on the market that swings out 180 degrees. No matter if you have a truck, SUV or camper van, this rack is perfect for those who need open access to the back end of their vehicle. Based around the MonoRail platform, the BackStage is an adaptable rack that is incredibly easy to use and Provides full access to the back of the vehicle, even with bikes loaded. BackStage is a two bike rack only and not expandable to three bikes.

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Customers find the bike rack well-built and reliable. They appreciate its functional design and easy assembly. The swinging feature allows convenient access to the vehicle interior.

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39 customers mention "Build quality"39 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the product's build quality. They find it well-built, reliable, and sturdy. The metal is thick and the swing arm is smooth.

"This is sturdy. American built and it shows. Clear assembly instructions in my native language (English), and with pictures...." Read more

"...Everything has held up well including the straps and the hook/trigger for the front wheel...." Read more

"Product appears heavy duty and well constructed. Instructions could use a bit more clarity" Read more

"...This is exactly what I was looking for. Quality seems legit. PERFECT!!" Read more

31 customers mention "Works well"31 positive0 negative

Customers are pleased with the product. They find it functional, durable, and easy to use. The trailer hitch bike rack performs as advertised and holds their e-bikes securely. Some customers have reported no issues after long use.

"...This is exactly what I was looking for. Quality seems legit. PERFECT!!" Read more

"It works well enough, in terms of the swing function, and storing and loading bicycles. Have used for mountain bikes and road bikes...." Read more

"...This rack had been sturdy and great and would recommend to others to give it a chance. The swing away is a huge positive and is handy during trips." Read more

"This trailer hitch bike rack performs as advertised.....easy to use, holds both of my ebikes securely, and I have complete access to the bed of my..." Read more

23 customers mention "Ease of assembly"19 positive4 negative

Customers find the bicycle rack easy to assemble and use. They say it's sturdy, the rear door opens fully when the rack is moved, and it holds the bicycles securely.

"This is sturdy. American built and it shows. Clear assembly instructions in my native language (English), and with pictures...." Read more

"...For the inital setup, I fitted it to the KIA. Setup was a breeze...." Read more

"...I have full access to the bed with this mount. It was easy enough to assemble...." Read more

"This trailer hitch bike rack performs as advertised.....easy to use, holds both of my ebikes securely, and I have complete access to the bed of my..." Read more

19 customers mention "Bike rack"19 positive0 negative

Customers like the bike rack. They say it's the best for hatchback vehicles, has a smart design, and can manage a wide range of bikes. The rack is heavy-duty and easy to load and unload.

"...away, allowing me to still drop my tailgate, and the ability to manage a wide range of bikes and a high load capacity...it was a no brainer...." Read more

"...I ordered this beautiful rack but did not realize that it had to be assembled to the degree that it does...." Read more

"...Very smart design and piece-of-cake to load/unload/position the bikes...." Read more

"very nice bike rack. heavy duty. never worry about buying another bike rack EVER!..." Read more

19 customers mention "Swing capability"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the swing feature of the product. They find it easy to use and appreciate that the bikes can be swung away from the rear to access the vehicle. The 180-degree swing feature allows easy access to the inside of the vehicle.

"...Holds our 2 electric bikes and swings completely out of the way of our transit van back doors" Read more

"...After using a friends, I was sold! The full swing away, allowing me to still drop my tailgate, and the ability to manage a wide range of bikes and a..." Read more

"...It held up like a champ with no swing or sway. I did add a hitch tightener for extra insurance...." Read more

"It works well enough, in terms of the swing function, and storing and loading bicycles. Have used for mountain bikes and road bikes...." Read more

10 customers mention "Fit"7 positive3 negative

Customers like the fit of the product. It fits well on KIA vehicles, RVs, and hatchback SUVs. The backstage bike rack is perfect for Jeep Wranglers and Hatchback SUVs.

"...It fits well on the KIA and unlike others, I can roll into and out of my garage with the bikes loaded on the rack...." Read more

"...All the parts fit nicely and seem to be of good quality. I have not had it out on the road yet but the bike feels solid on the mount." Read more

"...Backstage installed to the OEM Subaru hitch on our Ascent, our bikes don't fit under standard 7' tall garage doors...." Read more

"...It’s close but it fits." Read more

18 customers mention "Weight"8 positive10 negative

Customers have different views on the bike rack's weight. Some find it sturdy and well-built, stating that it's rated for 60 pounds per bike and is worth the money. Others mention that due to the swing function, it's a bit on the heavy side, making it difficult to move around and lift into place.

"...This rack is big and heavy so plan on reserving a fairly large area in the garage for it...." Read more

"...It was easy enough to assemble. It is just light enough for me to put it on the truck by myself ( I am a fit 66)...." Read more

"...The rack is also very heavy to handle - but I suppose that goes along with the overall sturdiness & reliability of the rack...." Read more

"Straightforward assembly. Heavy. Fits our needs for RVing. We use it on the back of our flat tow Wrangler. We have 2 fat tire bikes...." Read more

14 customers mention "Holds securely"8 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bike rack's ability to hold bicycles securely. Some say it holds bikes securely, with sturdy mountings and locking to the hitch. Others mention that it wobbles a little as they go down the road, bounces, and doesn't hold bikes securely.

"...So far, it does not rattle and the bike is secure. It comes with a security cable...." Read more

"...even using an anti-rattle hitch stabilizer the bike(s) will rock back & forth (while the shaft of the rack itself remains solid with no movement)..." Read more

"...hitch bike rack performs as advertised.....easy to use, holds both of my ebikes securely, and I have complete access to the bed of my truck...." Read more

"For a family taking a cross country trip, we needed something solid, secure, and reliable to withstand a 2,000+ mile haul.. we also required a bike..." Read more

UPDATE - Not Quite as AWESOME !!! - Some Minor Issues - Rack Rubbed Paint off My Bikes...
3 out of 5 stars
UPDATE - Not Quite as AWESOME !!! - Some Minor Issues - Rack Rubbed Paint off My Bikes...
UPDATE: After exactly 2 ½ month of ownership, I almost lost my bike because of this rack. I arrived at the trailhead only to find my bike laying horizontal across the back of the rack, with only the back tire strap holding the bike onto the rack. Sometime during my drive that day, the arm that clamps down on the front tire FAILED. The blue button on this arm decided to not “spring into place” & allowed the “J-Shaped” piece to move freely up & down the arm. (See pic I sent to Rocky Mounts.) When this failed, my bike fell over into a horizontal position & luckily was not damaged. I immediately contacted Rocky Mounts to request a warranty replacement of the part known as the hook & trigger assembly. Rocky Mounts replied fairly quickly to tell me that it was a known issue, & that during manufacture, the bolts in the hook & trigger assembly were made too tight, causing the spring to not move freely as intended. Their solution was to tell me to loosen the bolts on the hook & trigger assembly to free the spring up. This did seem to work (that is, it freed the spring up, thus freeing the blue button to work properly), however, I now ALWAYS use two 1” nylon cam straps (one over the front tire & one over the rear tire) EVERY single time I use this bike rack. Using the two nylon straps gives me peace of mind knowing if the blue button ever fails again, I have added a second method of holding the bike on the rack. (See picture of the part that failed.)Original Review: I do like this bike rack a lot, but having used it now for about 30 different biking trips, over approximately 2,500 road miles, I have some minor issues. When my bike(s) are on this rack I can drive without really worrying about them, knowing they are making it to my destination without falling off. The rack is very sturdy, however, even using an anti-rattle hitch stabilizer the bike(s) will rock back & forth (while the shaft of the rack itself remains solid with no movement) - meaning the "play" is in the body of the rack. I do laugh to myself that the name ROCKY Mounts is somewhat fitting, because the bikes definitely do ROCK. I have spent many miles watching my bike(s) in my rear camera while driving & the slightest bump or expansion joint in the road causes them to rock back & forth. The rack is also very heavy to handle - but I suppose that goes along with the overall sturdiness & reliability of the rack. I do love the included security locking cable - even though the instructions say it's not intended for use while traveling, I do use it while driving & it has not harmed the paint on my bike(s). My biggest issue (SEE PIC) is that when the bikes rock back & forth the arm that clamps downs the front tire rubs the fork of my bike(s). This rubbing occurs no matter how hard I try to tighten this clamp down arm because there is always a tiny amount of "play", meaning this arm does not clamp down 100% solidly on my front tires. This rubbing has caused the paint on both sides of my fork to rub off. My bike(s) cost slightly under $2K each so they are not the most expensive bikes out there, but still, I like to keep things nice & the paint rubbing off is bothersome to someone like me who is very fussy about keeping things looking nice. I think I'm going to buy some 3M reflective tape & nicely wrap it around the area of the fork being rubbed to prevent additional paint from being rubbed off. Yes, I would buy this rack again - it's benefits do outweigh the issues. I know my bikes will not fall off during transit. So a little rocking motion (with every bump in the road) & a little rubbing off of the paint are the price I'm willing to pay to make sure my bike(s) get to their destination safely. I can deal with the weight of the rack because I will only be removing when the winter snow arrives - otherwise, it will be on my vehicle year round because I ride several times a week.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2024
    This is sturdy. American built and it shows. Clear assembly instructions in my native language (English), and with pictures. Holds our 2 electric bikes and swings completely out of the way of our transit van back doors
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
    Unboxed and setup the RockyMounts Backstage rack tonight. The rack was well packaged and arrived unscathed via UPS. I will be using this with a 2002 Chevy 1500 HD and a 2017 KIA Sorento. For the inital setup, I fitted it to the KIA.

    Setup was a breeze. The majority of the rack comes pre-assembled and it only took about 30 minutes to get through the entire process (I did watch several videos on setting it up and operating it so I was well prepared once it arrived.)

    It fits well on the KIA and unlike others, I can roll into and out of my garage with the bikes loaded on the rack. However, even with the anti-wobble pin installed the rack did seem to want to wobble back and forth a bit. I don't think this will be an issue, though. I don't plan to use the swing away feature when fitted to the KIA because the hatch clears the bikes when the rack is tilted down. I will be using that feature when fitted to the truck, however.

    The RM website specs this rack to be used with bikes up to 49" long. My Scott Genius 920 (29er) is 48" long and you can see in one the photos how far it hangs off the wheel cup. The front wheel is stopped with an integrated wheel stop so it can't go any further off.

    While I was waiting for the rack to arrive, I almost bought a set of the metal locks instead of the plastic ones this rack ships with. I was pleasantly surprised to see the more expensive metal locks included in the box already. I'm glad I didn't order the additional locks.

    This rack is big and heavy so plan on reserving a fairly large area in the garage for it. I'm waiting for RM to get the wall hanger back in stock so I can get it out of the way. For $20, they should include that as part of the package!

    Overall, this is a well-built, sturdy rack. I'm looking forward to years of use!

    UPDATE: I've been using this rack since August 2019 with no issues. Everything has held up well including the straps and the hook/trigger for the front wheel. Don't be mislead by the top negative review from the guy dropped his bike because the hook/trigger didn't secure the front wheel. This rack is NOT designed for bikes with front fenders and his pictures clearly show metal front fenders on his damaged e-bike.

    On a side note, I'm considering converting it to a non-swing away rack by replacing the base. RockyMounts customer service confirmed it's doable using either MonoRail or SplitRail LS bases. I just haven't used the swing away option as much as I thought I would.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Is it weird to be excited about a new bike rack?

    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2019
    Unboxed and setup the RockyMounts Backstage rack tonight. The rack was well packaged and arrived unscathed via UPS. I will be using this with a 2002 Chevy 1500 HD and a 2017 KIA Sorento. For the inital setup, I fitted it to the KIA.

    Setup was a breeze. The majority of the rack comes pre-assembled and it only took about 30 minutes to get through the entire process (I did watch several videos on setting it up and operating it so I was well prepared once it arrived.)

    It fits well on the KIA and unlike others, I can roll into and out of my garage with the bikes loaded on the rack. However, even with the anti-wobble pin installed the rack did seem to want to wobble back and forth a bit. I don't think this will be an issue, though. I don't plan to use the swing away feature when fitted to the KIA because the hatch clears the bikes when the rack is tilted down. I will be using that feature when fitted to the truck, however.

    The RM website specs this rack to be used with bikes up to 49" long. My Scott Genius 920 (29er) is 48" long and you can see in one the photos how far it hangs off the wheel cup. The front wheel is stopped with an integrated wheel stop so it can't go any further off.

    While I was waiting for the rack to arrive, I almost bought a set of the metal locks instead of the plastic ones this rack ships with. I was pleasantly surprised to see the more expensive metal locks included in the box already. I'm glad I didn't order the additional locks.

    This rack is big and heavy so plan on reserving a fairly large area in the garage for it. I'm waiting for RM to get the wall hanger back in stock so I can get it out of the way. For $20, they should include that as part of the package!

    Overall, this is a well-built, sturdy rack. I'm looking forward to years of use!

    UPDATE: I've been using this rack since August 2019 with no issues. Everything has held up well including the straps and the hook/trigger for the front wheel. Don't be mislead by the top negative review from the guy dropped his bike because the hook/trigger didn't secure the front wheel. This rack is NOT designed for bikes with front fenders and his pictures clearly show metal front fenders on his damaged e-bike.

    On a side note, I'm considering converting it to a non-swing away rack by replacing the base. RockyMounts customer service confirmed it's doable using either MonoRail or SplitRail LS bases. I just haven't used the swing away option as much as I thought I would.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2024
    Product appears heavy duty and well constructed. Instructions could use a bit more clarity
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
    I get deep discount on many of the major brands but chose to pay full price on this rack because it had the features I wanted and liked. After using a friends, I was sold! The full swing away, allowing me to still drop my tailgate, and the ability to manage a wide range of bikes and a high load capacity...it was a no brainer. I look forward to using this rack for many years to come.

    The reason for the 4 stars and not 5: One downside is that the rack arrived in the packaging with a bent component brand new... but in contacting Rocky Mounts directly.. they've been super easy to work with and are sending me a replacement part. Minor detail, easy fix.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
    I was so tired of not being able to get in and out of the back of my 4Runner when my old rack was mounted and even more so if my bike was mounted. This is exactly what I was looking for. Quality seems legit. PERFECT!!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Perfect for a Hatchback SUV

    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
    I was so tired of not being able to get in and out of the back of my 4Runner when my old rack was mounted and even more so if my bike was mounted. This is exactly what I was looking for. Quality seems legit. PERFECT!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
    UPDATE: After exactly 2 ½ month of ownership, I almost lost my bike because of this rack. I arrived at the trailhead only to find my bike laying horizontal across the back of the rack, with only the back tire strap holding the bike onto the rack. Sometime during my drive that day, the arm that clamps down on the front tire FAILED. The blue button on this arm decided to not “spring into place” & allowed the “J-Shaped” piece to move freely up & down the arm. (See pic I sent to Rocky Mounts.) When this failed, my bike fell over into a horizontal position & luckily was not damaged. I immediately contacted Rocky Mounts to request a warranty replacement of the part known as the hook & trigger assembly. Rocky Mounts replied fairly quickly to tell me that it was a known issue, & that during manufacture, the bolts in the hook & trigger assembly were made too tight, causing the spring to not move freely as intended. Their solution was to tell me to loosen the bolts on the hook & trigger assembly to free the spring up. This did seem to work (that is, it freed the spring up, thus freeing the blue button to work properly), however, I now ALWAYS use two 1” nylon cam straps (one over the front tire & one over the rear tire) EVERY single time I use this bike rack. Using the two nylon straps gives me peace of mind knowing if the blue button ever fails again, I have added a second method of holding the bike on the rack. (See picture of the part that failed.)

    Original Review: I do like this bike rack a lot, but having used it now for about 30 different biking trips, over approximately 2,500 road miles, I have some minor issues. When my bike(s) are on this rack I can drive without really worrying about them, knowing they are making it to my destination without falling off. The rack is very sturdy, however, even using an anti-rattle hitch stabilizer the bike(s) will rock back & forth (while the shaft of the rack itself remains solid with no movement) - meaning the "play" is in the body of the rack. I do laugh to myself that the name ROCKY Mounts is somewhat fitting, because the bikes definitely do ROCK. I have spent many miles watching my bike(s) in my rear camera while driving & the slightest bump or expansion joint in the road causes them to rock back & forth. The rack is also very heavy to handle - but I suppose that goes along with the overall sturdiness & reliability of the rack. I do love the included security locking cable - even though the instructions say it's not intended for use while traveling, I do use it while driving & it has not harmed the paint on my bike(s). My biggest issue (SEE PIC) is that when the bikes rock back & forth the arm that clamps downs the front tire rubs the fork of my bike(s). This rubbing occurs no matter how hard I try to tighten this clamp down arm because there is always a tiny amount of "play", meaning this arm does not clamp down 100% solidly on my front tires. This rubbing has caused the paint on both sides of my fork to rub off. My bike(s) cost slightly under $2K each so they are not the most expensive bikes out there, but still, I like to keep things nice & the paint rubbing off is bothersome to someone like me who is very fussy about keeping things looking nice. I think I'm going to buy some 3M reflective tape & nicely wrap it around the area of the fork being rubbed to prevent additional paint from being rubbed off. Yes, I would buy this rack again - it's benefits do outweigh the issues. I know my bikes will not fall off during transit. So a little rocking motion (with every bump in the road) & a little rubbing off of the paint are the price I'm willing to pay to make sure my bike(s) get to their destination safely. I can deal with the weight of the rack because I will only be removing when the winter snow arrives - otherwise, it will be on my vehicle year round because I ride several times a week.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars
    UPDATE - Not Quite as AWESOME !!! - Some Minor Issues - Rack Rubbed Paint off My Bikes...

    Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2024
    UPDATE: After exactly 2 ½ month of ownership, I almost lost my bike because of this rack. I arrived at the trailhead only to find my bike laying horizontal across the back of the rack, with only the back tire strap holding the bike onto the rack. Sometime during my drive that day, the arm that clamps down on the front tire FAILED. The blue button on this arm decided to not “spring into place” & allowed the “J-Shaped” piece to move freely up & down the arm. (See pic I sent to Rocky Mounts.) When this failed, my bike fell over into a horizontal position & luckily was not damaged. I immediately contacted Rocky Mounts to request a warranty replacement of the part known as the hook & trigger assembly. Rocky Mounts replied fairly quickly to tell me that it was a known issue, & that during manufacture, the bolts in the hook & trigger assembly were made too tight, causing the spring to not move freely as intended. Their solution was to tell me to loosen the bolts on the hook & trigger assembly to free the spring up. This did seem to work (that is, it freed the spring up, thus freeing the blue button to work properly), however, I now ALWAYS use two 1” nylon cam straps (one over the front tire & one over the rear tire) EVERY single time I use this bike rack. Using the two nylon straps gives me peace of mind knowing if the blue button ever fails again, I have added a second method of holding the bike on the rack. (See picture of the part that failed.)

    Original Review: I do like this bike rack a lot, but having used it now for about 30 different biking trips, over approximately 2,500 road miles, I have some minor issues. When my bike(s) are on this rack I can drive without really worrying about them, knowing they are making it to my destination without falling off. The rack is very sturdy, however, even using an anti-rattle hitch stabilizer the bike(s) will rock back & forth (while the shaft of the rack itself remains solid with no movement) - meaning the "play" is in the body of the rack. I do laugh to myself that the name ROCKY Mounts is somewhat fitting, because the bikes definitely do ROCK. I have spent many miles watching my bike(s) in my rear camera while driving & the slightest bump or expansion joint in the road causes them to rock back & forth. The rack is also very heavy to handle - but I suppose that goes along with the overall sturdiness & reliability of the rack. I do love the included security locking cable - even though the instructions say it's not intended for use while traveling, I do use it while driving & it has not harmed the paint on my bike(s). My biggest issue (SEE PIC) is that when the bikes rock back & forth the arm that clamps downs the front tire rubs the fork of my bike(s). This rubbing occurs no matter how hard I try to tighten this clamp down arm because there is always a tiny amount of "play", meaning this arm does not clamp down 100% solidly on my front tires. This rubbing has caused the paint on both sides of my fork to rub off. My bike(s) cost slightly under $2K each so they are not the most expensive bikes out there, but still, I like to keep things nice & the paint rubbing off is bothersome to someone like me who is very fussy about keeping things looking nice. I think I'm going to buy some 3M reflective tape & nicely wrap it around the area of the fork being rubbed to prevent additional paint from being rubbed off. Yes, I would buy this rack again - it's benefits do outweigh the issues. I know my bikes will not fall off during transit. So a little rocking motion (with every bump in the road) & a little rubbing off of the paint are the price I'm willing to pay to make sure my bike(s) get to their destination safely. I can deal with the weight of the rack because I will only be removing when the winter snow arrives - otherwise, it will be on my vehicle year round because I ride several times a week.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
    I've been using this backstage rack for over 7 months now. I've traveled all over the country and on some forest roads. It held up like a champ with no swing or sway. I did add a hitch tightener for extra insurance. I do wish that Rockymounts had a single bike option with the Backstage. I only carry one bike and it would be nice to have a rack that didn't stick out as much.
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