RockyMounts MonoRail
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the RockyMounts MonoRail. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
10 reasons to buy
- The RockyMounts MonoRail comes in three versions: Solo, 1.25", and 2".
- The MonoRail Solo and 2” are compatible with an add-on that increases capacity by one bike. This reduces weight capacity from 60lb to 45lb per bike.
- Buyers appreciate the MonoRail’s versatile compatibility, fitting 20” to 29” wheels, tires up to 5” wide, and wheelbases between 36” and 50”.
- The trays can be adjusted horizontally to offset bikes and prevent or reduce bike-on-bike contact.
- Owners praise the rack’s sturdiness, highlighting how secure bikes stay while driving.
- The rear-wheel cradles adjust to accommodate different wheelbase lengths.
- Experts and owners say installation is quick and easy.
- RockyMounts provides fat-tire extension straps for free, unlike some competing brands.
- The tilting feature allows access to most trunks while bikes are mounted.
- The Rocky Mountain Solo comes with an adaptor sleeve for swapping between 1.25” and 2” receivers.
7 reasons not to buy
- Many buyers complain that the included plastic locks are easy to break off. Sturdier metal locks must be purchased separately from RockyMounts.
- Some owners note wobbling as the hitch pin bolt loosens with use.
- Several owners find the rack difficult to maneuver onto the hitch.
- Cargo van owners may need to purchase RockyMount’s 8-inch Hitch Extension so handlebars can clear the door (MonoRail 2” and Solo).
- RockyMounts lists several vehicle models that require the 8-inch Hitch Extension added to the MonoRail 1.25” to prevent the exhaust from burning it when folded.
- Some truck owners find the rack doesn’t tilt far enough to allow the tailgate to open when bikes are mounted.
- The MonoRail Solo and 1.25” are not compatible with Class 1 hitch receivers.
Bottom line
The RockyMounts MonoRail is a platform hitch rack. The MonoRail 1.25” and 2” versions fit two bikes; the Solo carries one. Complaints include low-security plastic locks and wobbling due to hitch pins loosening over time. Testers and owners appreciate the versatile compatibility, adjustability, and how stable the bikes are while in transit. Overall, the MonoRail is considered a good, relatively inexpensive option in the category. However, potential buyers should double-check hitch receiver and vehicle compatibility before purchase.BikeRide finds and shows you the best prices of the bikes you want to buy. Prices constantly change and it’s impossible to compare them all yourself.
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Expert Reviews
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