5 Awesome New Hitch Rack for Bikes

In two months of testing Yakima’s new, sturdy-yet-light Dr. Tray, I hauled everything from ultralight road bikes to a superlong, 150mm-travel plus bike to a tight-wheelbase dirt jumper. It held bikes securely, with little slop and sway even on bumpy, switchback dirt roads. Features are well designed: The integrated locks aren’t high security but add some peace of mind, and the lever that tilts the rack down to provide access to your trunk is at the back end of the rack for ease of use. It’s not perfect: The wheel straps barely fit fat-bike tires, and the 80-pound total weight limit and minimum 26-inch wheel size make the Dr. Tray less than ideal for families. But at just 34 pounds, the Dr. Tray is almost a third lighter than similar racks from other brands—helpful when you’re trying to wrestle it on and off your car. If you carry mostly adult-size bikes in various styles and remove your rack often, it’s a great choice. —Joe Lindsey