Best hitch-mounted bike racks for cars, tried and tested

There are two main types of hitch bike racks: platform and hanging. Platform racks hold your bikes by the wheels, while hanging racks hold them by the frame. Platform racks are more stable, secure and easy to load, but they’re also usually heavier, more expensive and may not fit all bike sizes and styles. Hanging racks are lighter, cheaper, and more versatile, but they may sway more and require an adapter for some bikes.