How is the security cable attached to this bike rack? Is it built in? Or does it just lock to the hitch?
1647191
It is built in the rack. Insert the cable in the hole and move it to the right while you hear the clip. then push the luck. A little tricky, but it works well.
1647192
it is a cable with an eyelet so you run the cable thru the hitch and the eyelet and then the free end fits into the clamp that lock the bike in place. there are two keys which are different; one each for the clamps and another the hitch itself. i and a friend each have one and it works well unless you have a steep driveway as hitting it when backing down destroyed the mechanism. i am happy with the unit but the instructions suck. but if i can get it on most anybody can .
1647193
I am not sure what you mean about built in. The cable is a separate element but the ends locks into the clamping mechanism that hold the bike wheels. It does not go through the hitch. This has been a great bike rack. I don't usually answer rating request but thought that this rack deserved my support. Things either do their job or they don't. This does its job well.
1647194
One end of the cable is looped onto the back of the rack. The other end of the cable inserts into the lock mechanism. The cable is completely removable.
1952105
No, only the rubber bike tie-downs which are unsecured. However, you can purchase a 10 foot locking cable which easily secures the bikes to the U-bars on the hitch.
650574
Not really sure why Swagman doesn't answer these questions... That said, this cable and lock secure, the bikes (frames and wheels) and the rack simultaneously. The cable is readily removable/replaceable and in my opinion, the lock and cable mechanisms are highly functional and of quality construction making them easy to install and remove. The cable also looks neat and appropriate when installed.
1626403
It is mounted to the tire. There is no locking mechanism. If you wanted to secure the bike, you would have to use a cable and a lock.
711743
What I do is take a lock and run it from the hitch chain attachment point (Part of the hitch receiver) and run it to the frame/tires of the bike (like you would lock the bike up at a rack). This basically locks the bike to the car hitch. This way the weakest link is going to be the chain instead of the Hollywood rack. (Unless a thief wants to remove your hitch, Hollywood rack, and bike as one assembly!) I have left my bike locked this way overnight in multiple locations without an issue.
2039809
Not sure what you are asking for sure. The pin that holds the rack to the hitch is threaded so it would take quite a bit to take the rack, as for the bike, I don't think there is a way to lock it to the rack. I love the rack, but never leave my bike on it for any length of time unattended.
1792428
No, it does not. I use a MasterLock cable to lock the bike to the car and a hitch lock to lock the rack to the car. Both can be bought on Amazon.
5555
You have to purchase a lock separately. It has a place for a lock that connects to the red screw handle to keep it from turning - but not just any lock. It is a specific accessory you have to purchase. But, you can also use a standard bike lock to lock your bike to the rack. As far as locking the rack to your car, this rack does not support that at all. You'd have to come up with your own solution.
197616
The lock to the hitch is included with the Ridgeback. You can add the Yakima Handcuff to lock the bikes to the rack.
1336568
I use my bike chain and lock. I keep it on my bike so I can use it for my rack and if I am out riding and need to lock it.
1242515
You can buy a separate hitch pin that locks that has a key to prevent someone from stealing it. I believe from Yakima. My wife's rack came with the locking hitch pin, but my son's rack did not.
2023755
My racks are secured in a garage so I didn't need a lock loop. I looked at mine and there is no loop that I could see unless they're saying you could run the cable through the two bottom bars which you could do. It won't be the strongest or most secure, but it will lock your bike.
944309
Yes. Comes with a lock for both bike cables to secure bike to carrier and a lock to secure the carrier to the hitch.
1578980
Yes, the rack comes with locks to lock the bikes to the mounts as well as the rack to the hitch. The trailer hitch, of course, is not included.
1019140
The rack doesn't have a lock itself but you can easily run a cable across them. For the money this bike rack is awesome. We have used ours a few times and are getting ready for another trip with it.
2100930
As far as I know there is not a locking hitch pin for it because you have to screw it in. It does not just slide in like most hitch pins. Maybe you could just lock the rack onto the hitch with a cable.
1443930
I am not sure. Mine came with the cable lock. It pulls out of the top of the rack.