By far the best bike rack we've ever used! Easy of use and build quality are top notch. Well thought out design. We've had many other racks over the past 30 years and this performs better in every way.

I needed a safe and secure way to transport my Trek mountain bike, so I chose the RockyMounts GuideRail after evaluating several high end options. I’m amazed at the overall engineering, construction, and quality of this rack. Initially I was troubled by the cost, but any qualms I had were eliminated once I saw the product. The packaging was exceptional, and assembly was simple. More importantly, it’s a tight and secure fit into my 2” hitch receiver. There’s minimal movement from my bike when mounted on the rack, which was always my concern.

BTW, I’m using the GuideRail on a Jeep Wrangler which has a rear-mounted spare tire. I purchased the 8” extension separately after the GuideRail arrived and I realized it wouldn’t work on my vehicle without it. Thankfully, I was able to order an extension that was keyed to match my GuideRail, which was incredibly useful. I’m really happy with my purchase and I’m glad that I chose the RockyMounts GuideRail system to secure my bike to my Jeep.

Love our new bike rack. It was so easy to assemble and bikes are easy to load and unload.

I looked at all the options when deciding on a new rack. What truly impressed me was Rocky Mounts customer service. I called the leading competitor rack of similar design and no one answered the phone. Rocky mounts answered all my questions thoroughly and the team was very helpful. The rack is fantastic and I love it! I've been using it every day for a month. The only compromise I would mention is that it is very heavy with the add on attachment. This is fine, but something to consider. I now have it set up for two bikes and use the add on only for big trips when I can't put a bike in my pickup bed. Overall this is 5 star product and 10 star service!

Normally people write about the product or leave reviews when they dont like something, but this is different.

I will start with the customer experience/customer service. I have never experienced anything like it! I had some questions, they answered my questions VERY promptly and even went out and took measurements of stuff for me to confirm things would fit my truck! Not only did they go above and beyond for a potential customer, once I placed my order and they shipped my item, they left me a little personal note on one of the accessories I purchased. It simply said "Go Bills". You might think, who cares.... I do! You should! This goes to show a lot about who they are as a company and that they truly care about and pay attention to their customers. This company is from Colorado and I am from Buffalo, so the fact that someone there took the extra few seconds to not only notice I was from Buffalo, but to also write Go Bills and show a little support for my hometown team. Just super cool to me.

Now, on to the rack itself. This this is pretty light for how bomb proof and study it is! It is super simple and functional, goes together in minutes, and looks, feels and functions like no rack I have ever owned. I have 100% confidence in this rack carrying my expensive mountain bike, locking it and going into a store or to grab a beer after riding. I can not say the same for some of the other racks I have owned. I had a few specifics that a rack had to meet for me to even consider purchasing it.
1. Weight. My last rack was so heavy I dreaded installing and removing it every time. It was a chore. And I am a pretty big guy that enjoys lifting things, but not that rack!
2. It needed to lock my bikes! I often grab food or a beer after riding with buddies and I needed confidence my bike would be there when I get back.
3. It needed to fit my sons 20" MTB.
4. It needed to work with my hitch. I drive an HD truck, so I have a 2.5" receiver with an adapter to 2" . Some of the racks out there now likely wouldnt work or would at least causes some issues with that setup.
5. It needed to be contact less (no frame or fork touching or rubbing)
6. Not as important but nice - the rack drops down to get out of the way so I can get into my tailgate!

Side note: For those of you that have an HD truck with a 2.5" hitch. You DO NOT need the extended hitch pin. For $10 I purchased it just in case, but It was not needed. The standard hitch pin is long enough to reach through, tighten down and lock in my HD hitch! That is awesome!

I set up my rack and mounted my bike on it just to practice loading and locking, and man, it is so much easier, quicker and stress free than my previous racks. I have yet to travel with the rack, but again, I have 100% confidence in this rack.

If you are in the market for a platform style rack and this one fits your budget, I highly recommend it!!!!

This hitch rack is perfect. Pretty easy to assemble and minimal movement ever on rougher roads. Add in the integrated chain lock you can use if you want to stop for a fuel up before or after you ride and this thing is perfect!

I have a Toyota pickup truck and was using the fork mount bike rack for many years. I was looking for a new rack that would not require the removal of the front wheel as well as the tonneau cover that I use. I compared features between several of the top manufacturers of these racks and kept coming back to the RockyMounts Guiderail for two main reasons:
1. Do not have to reach under the rack to move the rack position.
2. Can secure the rack to the truck and secure the bikes to the rack.
I am glad I took the plunge and purchased this rack. So much easier to load and unload my bicycles. I also added the Kody Technologies rear light to increase visibility when the bikes are loaded.

EASY to use and super solid. Love it.

I bought a 1Up tray mount with swing arm rack last year and it was simply too much rack.
Bought the RockyMount GuideRail as a replacement and couldn't be happier. Took only 20 simple minutes to assemble and was able to do it solo.
The rack is sturdy, streamline, simple to use, low-profile, and the build in locking mechanism is great! Loading the bikes is quick, simple and efficient.
On my Crosstrek, the hatch can be opened without lower the rack which is a huge bonus.
Ordered the rack on a Tuesday and it was delivered two days later.
Highly recommend this rack!

If you are reading this for an unbiased average mountain biker's opinion on whether to buy one of these, do it! Probably like many of you, I checked out all the "1up" style wheel locking racks (including 1up as well) and decided to take the plunge with the Guiderail. Nothing bad to say about any of the alternatives, in fact my brother uses the 1up and likes it as well, but this thing is awesome! It came fast and packaged well, took maybe 10 minutes to assemble, and presto...done! It isn't heavy, but built solid and locks onto the hitch with the anti wobble like a gorilla has a death grip on it! The best part and one of the main selling points for me is the smoothness of the ratchets and the fact that you don't have to continuously apply pressure on the levers to adjust like the 1up racks. I was skeptical since I couldn't find a dealer in central Florida that had the Guiderail on display for me to see in person, but after using it, I am now a believer and glad I got it for the long haul! No matter what you go with, you're dropping a pretty dime, so don't settle or be afraid to try a different rack such as the Rocky Mounts Guiderail. You won't regret it.

Had this rack for a month now and have been very pleased with the quality and ease of use. I take mine off after each use and wish it could fold up more to take less storage space in garage. It would be nice in future versions to have integrated brake lights. Overall I would def rec.

Love this new bike rack! Easy to laid and unload and there’s no wobble while driving.

Title says it all - this is the nicest rack I've ever used. Reasonably light, very secure in hitch, so easy to load and unload bikes, and bikes are held by the wheels with plenty of room between bikes to avoid pedal rub. Super easy to tilt the rack down. Well built and seems like it will last forever. A pleasure to use which is quite a change from most racks I've used.

The only downside is that on a Tesla Model Y the lock doesn't fit because there isn't enough space between the hitch and the connector for the trailer cable connection. This is currently the best selling car in the world - how about making a pin/lock combination that works for it (I'd be happy to test it out for you)?

This rack looks really good and seems to be well built. Most people think this is just a copycat of the 1up racks, well yea maybe because it has the same concept. However, this rack got plenty of upgrades over the 1up rack if you really want to compare it side by side. Just the locking mechanism that holds the tire and the security chain that is included in the package is already a big upgrade over the other racks that uses the same concept.
Ive used rockymount before (Splitrail Ls) and it served me very well. Only time can tell if this guiderail will do the same.
My only complain with this rack is the quality finish of the paint. It came with some scuffs.

Pros:
Well built
Easy to use
Looks good
Not heavy

Cons:
Paint finish
Can only do 1 extra add on
Cant accommodate fat tires
Price (they are all expensive)

Very satisfied with this rack. Robust design and very easy to load/unload. Typically load is 2 mtbs (L and XS) and they fit very well with no bar interference.

The GuideRail is a standout! Strength, quality and good looks. One handed load arm release and built in security features are what sold me on this rack. A++
I have been a user of the 1UP USA hitch rack and roof trays for over seven years.

I previously owned a Monorail rack and loved it however I was looking for something new and easier for my wife to load the bikes. This rack is it. Its very sleek, easy to install, easy to load the bikes securely, and very stable driving down the road. The ratcheting design is the easiest to use in its class when compared to its competitors. I was willing to spend much more for a quality bike rack, but this is the best of both worlds: affordable, stable, good looking and exceeds all expectations. Thanks again for a great product and quick shipping.

I love the new rack. It’s well made and sturdy, and easy to install and remove from vehicle. It was extremely easy to put together; just 4 screws. It took less than 5 minutes to complete. I got this as an upgrade to the Monorail I got over 5 years ago. Now I have a rack for both vehicles.

I had the opportunity to use a 1Up rack before buying this GuideRail on pre-order and I consider the GuideRail an improvement. It assembled easily, is rock solid and easy to load. The ability to lock the ratchet open for loading is nice when you have one hand on the bike. The arms pivot smoothly and the mechanism for lowering the rack is easy to operate and never binds. The lock is burly and works well. The super clean design is just a bonus. While I've not had it for very long at all, my experience with other RockyMounts products is that they stand up over time and so I expect the same for my GuideRail.