BackStage

Bought this rack a few weeks ago. Received it one day after ordering (based in CO). Install and setup were very easy. Just drove 11 hours with the rack/bikes and it performed great. Love the functionality of the swing arm providing full access to the tailgate, etc. Great overall product and very pleased.

What can I say title says it all! Easy to use. Hold bikes secure, even off-road. Swing away function is the smartest rack invention ever!!

I have a Winnebago ERA MBZ Sprinter 3500 dually. Carrying a Specialized electric bike. Rack is excellent quality, heavier than my 2-bike Thule electric bike rack. Initial impressions: (1) You don't have to install the 2nd tray if you are only carrying 1 bike, like me; (2) instruction schematics are so fine they are almost unreadable; (3) there is no construction video on retailer or YouTube; (4) BHCS bolts are easily confused; (5) locking cable is useless, use On Guard chain or U-bolt; (6) instructions say "No not use bike covers, bike bras, or bikes with rear disc wheel." That eliminates just about everybody with a high quality bike. Why??? Overall, excellent engineering. Will see how it handles the open road.

Just finished a 4 state road trip and have to say, I love this rack. The ability to open the back of our sprinter van without having to remove the bikes is absolutely wonderful. Swinging the rack out of the way is simple, so simple that once unlocked the rack moves easily using only one hand. We probably "sold" several of these on our trip. Bikes were secure, minimal movement.

Great rack. It's sooo nice to be able to get into the back of my vehicle. I've been waiting for something like this to hit the market. Of course, being an entitled white person, I do notice things I might change. 1. I think some sort of buckle arrangement would work better that the current bolt to secure the swing arm. It would be more convenient. 2. Add an eyelet to the swing arm so that people can use an alternate lock or cable. After my last bike was stolen (cut cable), I got a heavy chain. I now have to lock it the hitch eyelet it gets in the way of the swing arm.

The swing out works smoothly even when fully loaded. Easy access on and off. I would like to see the bolt handle for locking the carrier in place improved and something other than plastic for the lock exterior.

I waited for several months ton have my BackStage shipped, there were delays but Rocky Mounts kept me well informed and provided the option to cancel my order. Assembly and installation was easy, use of swing arm or tilt feature provides options for access on my Subaru wagon. I am very happy with the functionality of the design and stout construction. For the money I would have liked an integrated swing arm lock option for convenience, I would not want to replace the cable system but would enjoy a faster option to discourage casual theft. Overall, would bang again and have recommended the Back Stage to others, particularly those with tailgates.

It is super easy to use, only takes a couple minutes to load and unload the bikes. It is heavy, so we mostly leave it installed for the season and then will store it in the garage over the winter. I love that we can take the bikes car camping and still get to everything in the bed of the truck. The swing feature is amazing and the primary reason we got this model.

Just purchased a Backstage from REI to replace my aged Yakima swing-away design. Rockymounts has a significant jump on the competition here. The rack is solidly built to last with well-designed rack adjustment levers in a cool blue color. Easily holds my two 29er MTB's with minimal extra movement or flex while driving or with the rack loaded & extended (swing away). Also has a convenient fold-up position when not using the rack and fold-down option to access a hatch - but you'll use the swing away feature because it enables unparalleled access to the back of the SUV or pickup without first removing the bikes. My only complaint is that the included security cable is a foot too short to run through two mountain bike wheels and frames and lock to the rack. I had to add an additional cable to properly secure two bikes.