• MSRP: Recon 5: $1,200, Recon 6: $1,400
  • Rack Weight: 92 lbs
  • Number of Bikes: 5 or 6 (depending on model)
  • Receiver sizes: 2” only
  • Per bike weight capacity: 45 lbs (225 lbs total for Recon 5, 270 lbs total for Recon 6)
  • Bike attachment style: Vertical hang, front wheel cradle, rear wheel strap
  • Max wheelbase: n/a
  • Max tire width: 3” (Fat Bike Baskets fit up to 5.1”)
  • Wheel size compatibility: 20” to 29” (choose baskets at checkout)
  • Security: Locking hitch pin included, welded lock loop, works with Recon cable lock (sold separately)

Pros

  • All metal construction
  • More versatile and easier to load than fork hang racks
  • Choose preferred wheel baskets at checkout
  • Tilts down for vehicle access
  • No frame or fork contact
  • Rated for off-road use
  • Lifetime warranty
  • Shipping included in purchase price

Cons

  • Very Expensive
  • Rear wheel strap design is super secure but a little fiddlier than other systems
  • 45 lbs per bike weight limit doesn’t work with most full-power e-bikes
  • Need to keep track of rear wheel straps

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