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Swagman Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack

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At a glance

Condition
New
Dimensions
3 x 8 x 34 in
Weight
5 lb
Color
Black
Material
Aluminum
Vehicle Service Type
Bicycle
Load Capacity
35 lb per bike
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Upright Roof Mount Bike Rack

Features 5

  • BIKE COMPATIBILITY: The Upright Roof Rack carries one bike with no wheel removal necessary. Fits bikes with wheel base of 49 or less (axle to axle/hub to hub measurement). Fits tires up to a maximum 2.5 inches wide. Maximum weight capacity of 35Ibs per bike (not suitable for heavier e-Bikes). Frame clamp works best with frame downtubes between 1 and 2 inches wide. If your downtube exceeds 2 inches in width, or is 2 inches in width but is square/rectangular, this rack may be incompatible with your bike
  • VEHICLE CROSS BAR COMPATIBILITY: This rack fits vehicle cross bars that are square, round and oval (up to 3 inches wide). Multiple units can be used on a single vehicle's cross bars.
  • SLEEK DESIGN: The minimalistic & sleek design looks great on any vehicle. It is made from sturdy steel and plastic, and only weighs 5Ibs!
  • WORRY FREE SECURITY: With tie down straps for wheels & a lockable clamp securing the bikes downtube, you will have peace of mind knowing your bike is secured to the rack whether on the parked or on the road.

Description

The Swagman UPRIGHT ROOF RACK is an affordable and secure roof bike rack. It carries one bike on the roof of your vehicle and does not require you to take off the bike’s wheels. It’s very easy to install, fitting most types of roof rack crossbars including square, round, and oval roof rack crossbars up to 3”. The UPRIGHT ROOF RACK secures your bike with straps on each wheel and an arm that clamps around the downtube. The clamp can be locked. It fits bikes with tires up to 2.5” wide, with a weight limit of 35lbs per bike.

Specs 23

Color Black
Vehicle Service Type Bicycle
Material Aluminum
Brand Swagman
Item dimensions L x W x H 3 x 8 x 34 inches
Item Weight 5 pounds
Load Capacity 35 lbs per bike
Mounting Type Roof Mount,Tie Down Mount,Wheel Mount

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Top Amazon Reviews


Functional without breaking the bank
Style: Rack
I attached this to my rhino rack square tube rack that goes over the bed of the truck. The bolts were just long enough to be able to do so. While the mechanism is pretty basic to attach with the u bolts the other rack that I own I ended up having to go to the hardware store and rigging up because it did not fit the heavy duty rhino racks that I have. It is simple to figure out and you don't need to over think it. If you lose the instructions they are pretty easy to find online (Not the case with others which is why I bought this the second time around). Mine seemed to be missing one of the red clips for the clamp. I am not sure if I lost it pulling it out of the box or if it was lost along the way as I mounted it. Regardless the second one flew off the first time I took the bike off the rack so that stinks and I will never find the other one so I am using it without them and I just added some thin rubber pads to this to replace them. So far so good, no scratching the bikes and no problems with them wiggling lose after several 2hr trips. I am not sure why Amazon asks you about security on this rack. There is none. You can remove the bolts with your hands by design. Attaching a bike is simple as a result and the screw threads are good that you are not there all day long cranking on it like my other rack. The fact that you can put the bike in the groove and then roll it back and forth to get the clamp connected is very nice. My other rack which costs more is not nearly as simple as because the bike wants to roll right off the rack once you get it out of the spots the wheels go in. I like the simple connections and the easy mounting for the bike. If you had to do this on a roof of an SUV maybe not, but on the bed of my F350 this is easy enough though a bit easier with a stool for a little better reach. The roof a my wifes car is about the same height as the bed of my truck. I am considering getting a second one to replace the other rack that I have that is more difficult to get my bike on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020 by Dan Durig

Not the most solid, but works well for the $.
Style: Rack
I'll start with the bad because you want to know that before anything else: -The "V" channel is rather flimsy, it can flex a bit side-to-side so keep the mounting points close to your racks. - The straps for the wheels DO NOT support the bike at all and are undersized. The cuts in the V channel are big enough for normal cinch straps, but the ones supplied are novelty sized (width.) They are meant for reinforcement only, the main A frame does all the heavy lifting... -The locking knob for the A frame feels cheap. It does the job, but I decided not to trust locking/unlocking it and added a cable lock to the rear wheel to my actual roof rack for security. I left the knob unlocked and intend to replace it with a wing nut of the appropriate thread pitch. The good (once you get over the "bad" annoyances here's where it shines.) -It's rather easy and intuitive to assembly (saw a review saying it was hard... not quite understanding that one.) Just don't fully lock anything down until you test fit on your racks, but it has so many options for where everything mounts that you can get it setup perfect to just about any setup. -Super easy to use in general. Run the bike into the V, pull up the A, and slightly tighten the knob. Done. It's in and you can worry with getting it secured at your leisure. Mind you I'm working from a truck bed so I could see a car rack taking more effort or two people. -It's secure. Despite the V being wobbly, as long as you put the front and rear mounts pretty close to the racks and bike wheels, it locks down great. Right foot down doing 80mph on the highway with crosswinds it didn't budge. -NO disassembly required (Johhny 5 approved.) Roll it up, lock it in, roll it off. No need to take off the front wheel etc. Store as ridden. Kind of dig that most of all. Final thought: it works fine for what you're paying for it. Not the highest quality and not the most secure for anti-theft, but it'll get you where you're going with minimal effort. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2026 by Nathan Ander

Not easy to assemble BUT definitely worth it
Style: Rack
I rarely write reviews but since I benefited from them for this purchase, here goes: Pros: - Very sturdy: I drove 300 miles thru mountains in ridiculous white out rain/wind and this brace did not budge. I was nervously looking thru the moonroof but my bike took a worse beating (luckily I had chain lube on hand). There was *some* movement when a hard gust hit but it was more of a squeaking sound and did not result in loosening at the attachment points [to the crossbars]. - Very budget friendly: My bike is not the most expensive but it was def an investment at 1500 and when I reviewed alternate rack options (Thule), it just didn't see the value add. - Low profile: be it laziness or a reluctance to re-attach the rack to my crossbars (see below), it's stayed on except when I wash my car (and then I remove the crossbars w/ rack still attached). - Relatively easy to assemble: just have the right tools and make sure you tighten bolts appropriately. The instructions could have been more thorough but the graphics were helpful supplement. Cons: - More difficult to install: I had some trouble with the upside down clamps attaching to the crossbars and I have smaller hands. On the flip side, since the bolts install below the bar it makes for good theft deterrence (since some folks commented on the lock mechanism) - I have a shorter SAV and I'm 6'-0" but on flat pavement, it can be a struggle to hoist the bike up. A chunky mountain bike probably requires 2 ppl Add'l Thoughts - I used a bungee to render the handlebars stiffer. Would definitely recommend something to limit movement. - Lock: I wouldnt consider the locking mechanism thorough by any stretch but it definitely makes it more difficult to steal. A thief would have to undo the crossbar attachments and walk off with the rack attached to the bike - it's not like they're just lifting a bike off and riding down into the sunset. If you're that concerned, secure the bike w a cable lock while away. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2021 by eddie

Easy and Secure
Style: Rack
First and foremost the bike is secure and im confident with it up there. I only use this rack when we shuttle so its not used often, for that reason I was not going to drop big $ on a name brand. this thing rocks for what it is. ___ CONS: Bike has a very slight sway from side to side when you shake it by hand. I did not want to worry about that so i use a bungie from the handlegrip to the cross member- just to force the bike to stay swayed to one side. This actually stands up perfectly straight so no harm done (bungie not in the photos sorry) I'm on 29 2.3" tires and they are a bit too big to sit down inside the tray but the tray walls are high enough to where it doesn't really matter. side-note: wider tires probably got popular After this product was designed ___ PROS: Super easy to install and it holds the bike great. comes with 2 different types of U-bolts so hopefully it will fit everyone crossbar style. Dirt cheap ___ As with any rack, dont rely on the lock for security. if a Bike thief wants your bike he is going to get it. Be Smart about where you park and all that nonsense. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2020 by Brian Masters

Tightening knob strips BE CAREFUL
Style: Rack
Not a bad rack, a little thin but works for my 2.8 wide tire on my mountain bike. My only complaint is after only 1 season the knob to tighten the rubber teeth have stripped and just spins freely now without tightening. Upon opening the knob and inspecting I found a nut that was completely stripped. Glad this nut didn’t let go while my bike was on the car. They should use a grade 8 or 9 bolt. Easy fix but still frustrating as it could have let go while on the car. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2026 by Yusuf Ali

Surprisingly good
Style: Rack
I didn't have a lot of confidence in this bike mount when I bought it, but like another review on here, it's surprisingly just fine? I wouldn't put an expensive bike on this, but it did fine for my $100 beater bike. It held my bike steady over a 2000 mile road trip and doesn't seem any worse for the wear. My only annoyance was that the small u-bolts that come with it are just barely too small for the crossbars on my '04 Tahoe, and the large u-bolts are way too big. I used the larger u-bolts with some strategic placement and it worked fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2025 by Amazon Customer

Low budget option, not a long term, frequent use option
Style: Rack
I would not buy this rack again. It is the least viable solution for transporting a bicycle. The metal tray easily flexes and will bend. The tray is barely long enough for a modern mountain bike wheel base. The minimal wheel straps barely fit a moderate sized mountain bike tire (2.35). And the clamp, per the manufacturer, will not fit larger/odd shaped down tubes effectively. Add the very thin metal on the clamp arms and you get a flimsy hold. I used these for one camping trip mounted to my Space Trailer cross bars. (I had little confidence to mount them on my SUV crossbars) I watched with clenched teeth as my two bikes swayed and wobbled precariously in my rear view mirror on highway and secondary roads. These were paved roads. Per the manufacturer, the bolts did indeed need tightening. In comparison, my other bike in a Yakima Front Loader was stable the entire trip. While this is a budget option, it's not a long term, frequent use option in my opinion. I regret buying this product--I should have put my money towards a Yakima or Thule product. Even Malone has a better product for not much more. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2025 by TDB

Versatile system but it has limits.
Style: Rack
I have a cargo trailer with top rails that are just a little wider than a standard car. I think if this was used on a car roof it would work perfectly but just in case anyone else is in my shoes I thought I'd leave a review. Since I wasn't using it as intended, I can't knock the thing, it works pretty well I think. I bought three of these and pulled put three of the frame pieces together to lengthen it slightly, with the middle section totally overlapping under the other two. This works great for highway driving but any country road or bumpy Arkansas highway totally destroys these. The odd part was my supports are actually wider and more under the wheels than a standard car but I guess it didn't help things. This worked fine for my road bike, but my wife's slightly heavier hybrid was constantly bending the back of the channel, then falling off and would start to tilt the whole back over. Her hybrid is nowhere as heavy as a mountain bike. It also helps to strap the tire down as directed, but also strap the tire to the frame to prevent rotation, without that strap it can cause the bottom strap to rotate right off the channel. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2026 by Jon White
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