Mike Hardaker Installing The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 | Photo Connor Burkesmith Mountain Weekly News
Whether you’re hitting the trail that’s 2 miles away, or 2 days’ drive away, you’re going to need a way to keep your bikes secure for the trip. For vehicles with a trailer hitch, the Sport Rider SE2 rack from Hollywood Racks provides a stable, secure platform for your precious 2-wheeled cargo. Ease of installation and quality construction are the hallmarks of this mid-range priced bike rack. Check out where this model ranks among the [best lightweight e-bike hitch racks] we’ve ever tested.
Standard Bike Rack vs E-Bike Rack
The Sport Rider SE2 is a heavy-duty 2-bike rack for regular bikes (it is NOT suited for e-bikes) that fits onto a 2-inch trailer hitch (it will not fit smaller hitches). Almost any kind of bike – mountain, road, gravel, city bikes – with any standard wheel diameter or tire size will fit the Sport Rider SE2.
This versatility comes courtesy of the adjustable wheel holders – open steel hoops that cradle the wheels and prevent movement or rattling as tray holders sometimes allow. The attachment is secured by a ratcheting and locking hook that holds on to the frame to prevent vertical jostling.
The emphasis on secure attachment extends to the rack’s attachment to your vehicle’s trailer hitch. It features Hollywood’s patented “No Wobble-No Tools” hitch tightening system, a locking hitch pin, and security cable. The rack can be tilted for access to your vehicle’s cargo area, and it will fold flat against the back bumper area when not in use
Specs and Options
- Capacity: Two Bikes (Max. 50 lbs per bike)
- Hitch Size: 2” only (Do not use a 1 ¼” -2” hitch adapter)
- Maximum bike wheelbase: 60” (72” long wheel base kits available)
- Minimum bike wheelbase: 34″
- Maximum tire width: 3” (5″ Fat Tire Wheel Holders available)
- Rack Weight: 54.01 lbs.
Hollywood also offers the ability to add an additional two bike mounts (sold separately) for a 4-bike capacity. They warn against using the rack on a front hitch, or on a tow-behind trailer or vehicle. The rack comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Secure attachment to vehicle’s trailer hitch
- Versatile for all types of bikes
- Easy installation and quality construction
Cons:
- Not suitable for e-bikes
- Only fits 2-inch trailer hitch
- Cannot be used with smaller hitches
Overall Impression
The Sport Rider SE2 looks solid and secure, and it is. As its name alludes to, Hollywood is an American company started in West Hollywood, CA back in the early 1970s. The rack looks “American”, and by that we mean that it’s overbuilt, tough and strong. This is a very good feature for bike racks – all the weight savings that we seek on our bikes have no place when it comes to securely transporting them.
Also, as an American company, Hollywood has an excellent customer service department that quickly handles any questions or issues with their products. And in the rare event that anything on your Sport Rider SE2 fails, Hollywood stands by their products and honors their warranties without hassle. They also offer replacement parts and a variety of accessories to increase the capacity or compatibility of their racks.
Finally, Hollywood makes bsome of the best e-bike racks Review, and only bike racks. Their singular focus has allowed for durable and well-designed products that are sold through an extensive dealer network, and the company’s product development attention is not diverted to carriers for other equipment that don’t have any relevance to transporting bikes securely and easily.
The Sport Rider SE2 is the perfect rack for anyone who doesn’t like to think about their bike rack. It covers all the bases of secure and locking attachments, versatility and ease of use. What this means is that your mind can stay focused on the ride ahead, and not wander off in worry about your beloved two-wheeled cargo.
Which Hollywood Rack is right for you?
- For High-End Carbon Frames (No Frame Contact): See the Hollywood Racks CrossTrack 2 Review
- For Heavy 80lb Fat Bikes: (Highest weight capacity). Check out the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider E-Bike Review
- For Loading Ease (Includes Ramp): Read our Hollywood Racks Destination E-Bike Review
