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There's been lots of talk about the factory installed crossbars on the 2010 and newer Subaru Outbacks.  Conversation has generally centered around their ability to switch from a side-rail to a crossbar without any additional adapters.  This is a convenient feature but does have some drawbacks. The issue with these crossbars is that they are stationary and have a set distance between them.  Plus...

Most SUVs, trucks and wagons have some sort of lift gate or swing door to access the rear of the vehicle.  As a result, current hitch bike racks in today"s market have been designed to allow you access to the back of the vehicle while carrying bikes. Loading and unloading your bikes is easier with a Hitch Mounted Bike Rack than a Roof Mounted Bike Rack...

Yakima 2422 SwingDaddy vs. Thule 964 Revolver When it comes to the fully-featured, swing-away bike racks, both Thule and Yakima have heavy hitters.  They're both well made, feature laden, carry four bikes and look pretty good for something sticking off the back of your car or SUV.  There are a few differences though so let's take a look at them individually. Let's start with the most notable difference, which are...