Thule Outway Hanging Boot Bike Rack

Have been using this for a while now with no issues. Easy to install and is very robust. Have used it to transport two mountain bikes (one XL frame and one kids) with no issues.

Very well made and easy to fit and use.

It took a while to build the rack up, I did this indoors and then took it out to the car. There are a few points where you think "huh ?", in particular slotting in the arms where the predrilled holes don't seem to line up - until you put the bolt in which brings them into line and the spinny knobs to tighten it don't seem to do anything, until they do. Once built its quite easy to put on the car and to put the bikes on it. In operation its absolutely rock solid, the bikes are totally locked in place and don't shift even a mm. One, you would think obvious, thing to watch out for. Don't slam the boot shut once its attached. If you do this it will smack you in the head very painfully.

The bike carrier is really well made and give the impression of quality. It is very heavy. However after purchase I checked the handbook for my Ford Puma and it explicitly stated that a bike carrier should not be fitted to the tail gate. So my advice is to check your vehicle manual before purchase.

Assembly and fitting this is a bit of a bear, but other than that it's fantastic. Drove for over 8 hours to Glentress in Scotland, the bikes were secure and no adjustments required for the whole week trip. Parts of the bike did rub on the rack, and if you're really fussy about your car you may find a scratch here or there from a pedal. But I'd say this is the best bike rack I've come across. It is expensive but well worth the money.