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MELBOURNE, Australia — Zhang Yuan's business started with favors for relatives: an aunt who wanted baby formula, a cousin looking for Ugg boots. She was a college student here in Australia, and every dollar helped, so she mailed the items back to China and charged a bit of a commission.
But then, through word of mouth, her business just kept growing. Between classes, she would shop for whatever was popular that week: vitamins, brand-name jewelry, a fake erectile dysfunction drug called Kangaroo Essence. And when she could not find a more lucrative job after graduation, she stayed in Melbourne and in the booming gray market for selling Australian goods to Chinese consumers.
Her business now employs two buyers, two packers and two people in customer service, with offices in Melbourne and Hangzhou, her hometown in eastern China. Taking orders online, she sells mainly to health-conscious and well-to-do women and says she makes more than $300,000 a year.
"The Chinese have always had blind adoration for foreign things," said Ms. Zhang, 25. "So rather than paying for expensive, made-in-China products that might lack safety, why wouldn't they buy high-quality Australian ones at lower prices?"
Even as the world has come to rely on Chinese products, Australian goods have become hot commodities in China, and tens of thousands of young Chinese who are students at Australian universities or recent graduates have built a cottage industry to meet that demand.
The thriving trade — fueled by Chinese anxiety over counterfeit goods and product safety at home — reflects the growing economic interdependence between China and Australia, with all the opportunities and challenges that come with closer ties between a wealthier nation of 24 million people and a rising regional power of more than 1.3 billion. China is now Australia's biggest trading partner, and Chinese investment in Australia set a record last year.
The students, who call themselves daigou, or purchasing agents, are highly attuned to Chinese tastes and move quickly, sometimes creating spikes in demand in Australia and clearing out stores of specific products before shopkeepers know what hit them. Some analysts estimate that daigou sent as much as $600 million in Australian products to China last year.
But their success has also drawn scrutiny, with officials in both China and Australia examining whether they are paying required taxes and complying with other regulations.
The business is in many ways a byproduct of China's huge interest in a different kind of Australian product: international education, considered one of the nation's top exports, worth $15 billion a year. Nearly a third of the 450,000 foreign students in Australia are from China, and the figure is growing.
Peter Cai, a fellow at the Lowy Institute, a think tank in Sydney, said the students had become a powerful force helping Australian products break into China. "Just through the daigou's own personal networks, they enable a new market for a small- and medium-sized business in Australia," he said.
"I think we're almost entering a new phase of the China-Australia economic relationship" requiring greater understanding of the Chinese market, he added, and the students provide that understanding.
Chinese purchasing agents first appeared in Europe, buying and shipping luxury goods like handbags for China's growing middle class. But the trade has shifted to Australia in recent years as the Chinese student population in Australia has expanded and consumers in China have grown more anxious about food and product safety.
Worries over infant formula, for example, surged in 2008 when six babies died and more than 300,000 children fell ill from drinking Chinese milk products that had been tainted with melamine, a toxic chemical. Many in China turned to imported milk powder in response, but reports of distributors or retailers adulterating it with Chinese formula prompted consumers to directly seek supplies from overseas.
"There'd be huge amounts of infant powder, 900-gram cans, that were being bought off the supermarket shelves here and put in mailbags and sent to China via students," said John Droppert, a senior analyst at Dairy Australia, an industry group. "Pallet loads were just disappearing because people were putting it in the post and sending it to China."
Chinese students in Australia say as many as eight in 10 of them are involved in the daigou business. Some are just trying to make ends meet with occasional sales. Others have managed to build significant export businesses. They mail their products to customers in China or ship them to Hong Kong, where traders can carry them across the border to avoid mainland tariffs.
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"Shopping for others is like buying for myself; it gives me the same pleasure," said Uki Shao, 18, a business major in Melbourne who described herself as the "best daigou at my college." She sells brand-name items like Pandora jewelry, Michael Kors accessories and Aesop lotions and said her main challenge was persuading customers that her products were not fake.
"Sometimes, I have to take a video and post it on WeChat to show I'm in Australia," she said, referring to the dominant messaging app in China, which the students also use to process payments.
The trade has grown so fast in recent years that Australian companies now hold events to meet with Chinese students and show them their products. Many work with retailers in China, too, but they are careful not to bypass the daigou in Australia, whose endorsements and personal networks they covet.
Van Diemen's Land Company, the Tasmanian dairy giant, began shipping thousands of liters of fresh milk to China every week but said in February that it intended to work closely with "the all-important daigou channel" to promote sales.
The students can often be found in the aisles of Chemist Warehouse, a major drugstore chain, with smartphones in hand, ticking off items on shopping lists while filling suitcases full of products such as concentrated cranberry extract, marketed by the Australian natural health company Blackmores as promoting urinary tract health.
Mario Tascone, the chief operating officer of Chemist Warehouse, said the daigou favored the company's stores because they offered competitive prices and could fill large orders. The chain also sells directly on the Chinese e-commerce platform TMall, but many customers prefer to place their orders with students.
"They trust the daigou more," said Scarlett Liang, 18, an accounting and economics student at Trinity College in Melbourne. "They want to be convinced of the authenticity of the product."
The larger daigou businesses often buy in bulk directly from a manufacturer like Blackmores at a discount and then sell supplies to smaller student operators at a markup.
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Express delivery companies that specialize in shipping to China are now dotted throughout major Australian cities to keep up. One of the more popular companies, Chang Jiang International Express, which describes itself as a "direct train from Australia to China," sends about 400 tons of products to mainland China each month, according to its operations manager, Lu Wang.
Recently, fresh fruit has been in demand. "Each year in cherry season, the Chinese start asking for more Australian cherries," said Angel Nie, 20, a student who studies politics at the University of Melbourne."They're very expensive, but the Chinese say, 'I just want fresh and full-of-vitamin cherries.'"
But Ms. Nie said she dropped out of the business last year because she was not paying taxes, never obtained any licenses and worried it was "kind of like smuggling."
Because most payments are processed on WeChat and other Chinese platforms, the authorities in Australia rely on students to declare the income themselves. Some daigou also offer lower prices by evading Chinese import duties, and there are occasional reports of arrests in China.
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"There's quite a few that have grown into quite substantial operations, and there'd be quite a lot where they're perhaps flying under the radar," said Paul Drum, the head of policy at CPA Australia, the national association of accountants.
Last year, the Agriculture Department said it was investigating individuals suspected of shipping infant formula to China without meeting export requirements. Small exports of baby formula are legal, but shipments over 10 kilograms must come from registered export companies with health certificates and meet Chinese import regulations, a spokesman said.
Daigou on student visas in Australia are also permitted to work only 40 hours every two weeks. Running an informal export business in excess of those hours may violate the terms of their visas, according to Rachel Drew, a partner at the law firm Holding Redlich.
But Ms. Zhang expressed confidence that the market would continue to expand even as regulators caught up and Australian companies established new channels to sell directly to Chinese customers.
"Everyone's got family and friends, and therefore their own customers," she said. "That's why there are so many daigou around."


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RE: Should the death sentence still be a thing?
RE: Should the death sentence still be a thing?
@rendezvous belive me, i completely agree, but the general consensus of the average person would be that torturing a person is wrong, imoral, barbaric and so on. In theory, torture is the best idea, but it would cause a lot of problems if it were put into practice.
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@rendezvous yeah, but for people who commit mass murders and rapes, the only punishment that would be equivalent to their crime would be active torture, wich i'm pretty sure is illegal, regardless of the lerson who's doing the torturing.
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More like Re:Zero out of ten
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@thestrangest you mean 1984? Well, it's true that it's not as much philosophy, as it is explaining an ideology that has been put to the extreme. However, one concept that is at least alittle bit "philosophic" (even if a little overplayed) is how knoledge is the biggest weapon. Also how hate is predominant in the world and all that stuff. But the 3 musketeers sure as shit ain't philosophy, brotha.
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"Libraries are our future-to close them would be a terrible mistake-it would be stealing from the future to pay for today which is what got us into the mess we're in now." Neil Gaiman
" The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." Mark Twain, attributed
"Books are a uniquely portable magic." Stephen King
"Only the weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry." Cassandra Clare from Clockwork Angel
" A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one." George R. R. Martin from A Dance with Dragons
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La Brisa Pinot Noir 2016
Sonoma County, United States
Notes: Intense flavors of crushed raspberry, cola, and tobacco
Best Pairings: Beef, Veal, Game (deer, venison), Poultry.
While some may think observing wine is pretentious, the real function is to identify flaws. This skill certainly becomes useful if you're serving wine at a private event, or hosting clients at a business dinner.
Appearance: Wine is noticeably young with single color clarity, expressing vibrant hues of garnet. (Note: unless a wine is "unfined" you really want to make sure a wine has some clarity. You don't want it to be murky, foggy, muddy, etc.)
Aroma: This wine opens with hints of earth, crushed violet, cloves, and some red and black fruits.
(Note: There are flaws to look out for. They are hard to pick out at first, but once you've identified these flaws, you will NEVER forget it. A corked wine is a big one for me. There is a very notable smell, and I liken it to cardboard that has been left out in the rain, then stored in a basement for over a month. To learn more about corked wine, check out this YouTube video)
Average cost per bottle is $40 according to Vivino.
This wine was purchased at Vino Venue. Be sure to check them out if you're local to Atlanta!"
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Role: Core Administrator
To reserve time on a calendar, access the Schedule Equipment tab through the core's direct link or your homepage, then click on the View Schedule button to the right of the calendar name to open the calendar interface. As a core administrator, you will be able to view the calendar for each resource and make edits to existing reservations as necessary. For more information, please refer to the following links on Making a Reservation or how to access the Schedule Equipment tab from your My Core Homepage.
View a Reservation
To access the calendar for a resource, click on the "View Schedule" button to the right of the calendar name, as displayed below.
This will open the calendar interface:
Each element is discussed below:
- Add/Edit a note: You may add a note to this header section to display special instructions or notes you want visible to the user.
- refresh frequently: A visual reminder to use the refresh button frequently to make sure the calendar display reflects the most current reservations.
- refresh event: Refreshing the calendar and update it with the most current reservation information.
- Favorite (heart): Selecting the heart will add this calendar to your favorite list. Favorites can be viewed in the My Reservations tab on the left hand menu. For more information, see Managing Favorites.
- Review usage: The Review usage button will direct core admins to the older 'Confirm Usage' tool.
- Legends & Help: The Legends & Help window displays the usage types available for the calendar and the color codes per event:
- Day: Daily calendar view.
- Week: Weekly calendar view.
- Two weeks: Two week calendar view.
- Month: Monthly calendar view.
- Multi View: Displays multiple instances per one calendar. Instances are additional resources with the same rules and restrictions that can be managed and scheduled from the same calendar.
- Today: Displays reservations for the current day. (Note: the view will not change. If you are on Weekly view, today's date within the weekly view will display.)
- Forward/Backward: Dependent on the calendar display, this option will allow you to move forward or backward to the next calendar view.
- Hide Details: Click this icon if you would like to hide all the options listed above and view ONLY the calendar.
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As a core admin, you can view and edit any past or future reservation currently on your calendar. To do this, click on the menu icon to the left of the reservation or double click on the reservation to open the reservation details page (below).
The reservation details window will display, giving you access to review or edit the reservation. Refer to the Schedule Equipment article for more information on editing a reservation.
Click "Save Reservation" to save the updated reservation details.
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- Delete reservation: This option will completely delete the reservation and release the reserved time. No record of the reservation is kept for billing or reporting purposes.
- Cancel reservation: This option will cancel the reservation and release the time slot for other users. However, it will leave a "ghost" cancelled reservation in place that can be used for billing and reporting purposes. Additionally, the cancellation may trigger a cancellation fee if defined in the Scheduling Settings. As an administrator, you have some flexibility to either change the amount of the fee or waive the fee altogether:


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Demirag, Istemi and Khadaroo, Iqbal (2011) Accountability and value for money: a theoretical framework for the relationship in public private partnerships. Journal of Management & Governance, 15 (2). pp. 271-296. ISSN 1385-3457Full text not available from this repository.
There is an implicit assumption in the UK Treasury's publications on public-private partnerships (PPP)—also more commonly known in the United Kingdom as private finance initiative (PFI)—that accountability and value for money (VFM) are related concepts. While recent academic studies on PPP/PFI (from now on as PFI) have focused on VFM, there is a notable absence of studies exploring the 'presumed' relationships between accountability and VFM. Drawing on Dubnick's (Dubnick and Romzek in American public administration, politics and the management of expectations. Macmillan, New York, 1991, Research in public administration. JAI, Greenwich, 1993; Dubnick in Public service ethics and the cultures of blame, 1996, Public sector ethics: finding and implementing values. Routledge, London, 1998, Int J Org Theory Behav 6(3):405–441, 2003, Public Perform Manage Rev 28(3):376–417, 2005; Dubnick and Justice in But can you trust them to be ethical, 2002) framework for accountability and PFI literature, we develop a research framework for exploring potential relationships between accountability and VFM in PFI projects by proposing alternative accountability cultures, processes and mechanisms for PFI. The PFI accountability model is then exposed to four criteria—warrantability, tractability, measurability and feasibility. Our preliminary interviews provide us guidance in identifying some of the cultures, processes and mechanisms indicated in our model which should enable future researchers to test not only the UK Government's claimed relationships between accountability and VFM using more specific PFI empirical data, but also a potential relationship between accountability and performance in general.
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This bike carrier provides a stress-free way to transport your bikes. Each bike is secured at both wheels and the frame--providing a more stable and safe ride. Cushioned hooks are adjustable for different sized bikes and ratchet down for a tight fit.
This cross country model offers convenience and reliability for your traveling needs. With a two-bike capacity, it accommodates most frame sizes using wheel hoops and bike hooks. Constructed with soft-frame coating to protect the bike's finish, the bike hooks securely hold the bike in the wheel hoop cradles.The hooks smoothly slide up and down by using an easily-adjustable push button ratcheting system. The hassle of removing wheels is eliminated with fat wheel hoops that accommodate wheels up to 3-1/2" wide and adjust to fit different frame lengths. For easy storage or when not in use, the rack folds up to decrease its size. A powder-coated finish protects it from corrosion from the elements.
Bike hooks slide easily down the ratcheting system and click securely in place. The push buttons allow the hooks to slide up the ratcheting system to allow for bike removal.
The wheel hoops accommodate wheels up to 3-1/2" wide, and turning knobs are used to adjust the distance between hoops to fit bikes of varying lengths.
XC cradles measure 65" outside to outside and 37" inside to inside.
Video of Swagman XC 2-Bike Rack Platform Style for 1-1/4" and 2" Trailer Hitches
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Today we're going to be taking a look at the Swagman XC Platform Style 2 Bike Rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches. Part number S64650. The Swagman XC provides a stress free way to transport your bikes. Each bike is secured at both wheels and at the frame providing a more stable and safe ride. The cushion hooks are adjustable for a variety of different size bikes and ratchet down for a nice tight fit. The wheel cradles are adjustable along the platform to accommodate different wheel bases.
It features a 4 inch shank rise to give you a little more ground clearance here at the rear of the vehicle. It has a weight capacity of 35 pounds per bike and the whole bike rack has a powdered coat finish to resist rust and corrosion. The Swagman XC2 will accommodate a wide variety of bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, Sally's bike, Jimmy's bike and even grandpa's bike. Now that we've gone on some of the features, I'll go ahead and show you how to get it installed. We've got our adapter on there for our 2 inch by 2 inch receiver. If you wanted to take off the adapter, you can use class 1 and 2 1 1/4 hitches.
What we'll do is we'll place it into our receiver and we'll push it all the way in to line up with our pin holes, that looks pretty good. Then we can take our included anti rattle bolt and clip and thread that through. Now the nice thing about this anti rattle is it going to help reduce the play and most of the wobble within our hitch and our bike rack as you can see all of that there. Let's go ahead and finish tightening that up and put our clip in place. As you can see most of the play and the rattle is gone. We've got it in a stow position here.
This is a going to be a great space saver when not in use. Let's go ahead and get ready to load our bike. First thing we want to do is lower our two arms down. You want to come over here to this pin, go ahead and pull up and lower it down to realign the pin holes right here and just simply slip that back in to lock it in place and we'll repeat that same step on this side. Now this is the platform position of the bike rack, but before we grab our bike I'd like to show you that we can get into our rear hatch.
You can simply pull this pin down here to fold down our center mast and as you can see gives us the opportunity to remove any cargo, gear or groceries, anything we might have with us on our trip. Now we can raise our center mast back up to get ready to load our bike. We want to make sure that our frame hooks are all the way up and out of the way. We'll also want to make sure that our wheel cradles are slid out and loosened up ready to receive our wheels. Now we can grab our bike, insert the front wheel in the wheel cradle and the rear tire in the rear wheel cradle and we'll bring down our first hook. Now we can tighten up our wheel cradles. Now if we are just transporting one bike, we are going to lower down our frame hook on top of the other one but let's go ahead and load up one more bike, take it out on our test course and see how it perform. Here on our test course let's go into our slalom, this is going to show side to side action such as going around corners or evasive maneuvering. Then on to our alternating speed bumps, this is going to show a twisting action such as going over pot holes or or uneven pavement. Then finally onto our solid speed bumps, this is going to show an up and down action such as coming in and out of the driveway, or out of a parking lot and that's going to complete our look at the Swagman XC Platform Style 2 Bike Rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number S64650. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (1058 Customer Reviews)This bike carrier provides a stress-free way to transport your bikes. Each bike is secured at both wheels and the frame--providing a more stable and safe ride. Cushioned hooks are adjustable for different sized bikes and ratchet down for a tight fit.
I needed a rack to hold two bikes on a 2005 Honda CRV. This rack is perfect! Since one bike has the dropped crossbar, I needed a rack that would carry both styles, this rack does that. Also, the spare tire and hard cover make clearances an issue. Using the etrailer questions page, I was able to determine the dimensions and clearances of the bike rack to make certain is was correct for my application. I placed the order, had an immediate confirmation and the rack was shipped the next day. It arrived as scheduled in perfect shape. The directions are a little vague and do not match the hardware, but it is not an issue. This is very simple to assemble. I like the fact that the weight of the bikes is supported in the hoops, then the clamps secure the frames, a very secure system. The hoop locations are adjustable, it took me a couple of tries to find the ideal configuration for holding our bikes. Also, the rack can be folded down (with the bikes removed) to allow the rear door to opened without removing the rack from the car. Etrailer is great to deal with and I got a great price with free shipping. 47052
Would the ratcheting arm work on a traditional, old-fashioned girls bike? It looks like the angle and the distance it would have to go down would not make it very stable.-- comment by: Jenny H - 05/08/2014
Depending on the bike frame, it may not go down far enough. The solution is a bike adapter bar that would give the hook a different tube to grab on to. Check out part # S64005.-- Patrick B - 5/14/2014
Outstanding product. Very well made and very sturdy. I would highly recommend to anyone. etrailer.com is an outstanding company with great high quality products and a great staff. 77709
I LOVE both the Draw-Tite Hitch and the Swagman Hitch Bike Rack. I have used them numerous times over the past year and they performed flawlessly.I have highly recommended both of these products, and etrailer.com, to my friends and family.You can be sure that when I am in the market for these types of products again I will most assuredly buy them from etrailer.com.Jim M - 05/16/2014
We bought the Swagman bike rack to replace a bike rack that also attached to a trailer hitch. The old rack was still in good shape but we aren't in as good shape as we once were! This rack allows me to load the bike by myself because I only have to lift one wheel at a time to a much lower height than with the traditional bike rack. This rack is very well made. The bar that holds the bike in place works very well. It saves on time and work because no bungee cords or straps are needed to secure the bike. Would highly recommend this product. 430525
Still loving this rack. I recommend it to all my cycling friends.Meg P - 09/09/2018
This is an excellent product at this price point. I wanted a bike rack that could carry two bikes, that I could put in the hitch myself and didn't cost an arm and a leg. This carrier is perfect. It was easy to put together, it is easy to adjust to your bike and holds the bike(s) securely. I am very pleased with the quality. The carrier is solid; while I can get the carrier into the hitch, it is still heavy. Good motivation to stay strong! I hesitated over the fact that you have to have a separate means to lock your bike and/or the carrier. Because I use the carrier infrequently, this has not been an issue, I just use the lock I already had to secure the bike to the carrier. A thief would have to lift the carrier out of the hitch with the bikes attached. Since the carrier is very solid, this would be an interesting sight - someone carrying the carrier with the bikes attached. 528613
If you ever do decide to lock the bike rack to the hitch to deter theft I recommend part # S64029
Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks
$31.01 locking hitch pin for swagman racks.
Just got our bike rack installed on our rv. Very simple to install. I didn't need the instructions, I just looked at the picture on the box. It is a very sturdy rack...hardly shakes or vibrates. That was an important feature. I've purchased several products from etrailer and have never been disappointed. I shop around, but always end up buying from etrailer. I highly recommend etrailer. 217243
The bike rack is still working fine. Its a very solid and trouble-free rack.Bob J - 08/16/2016
I bought this rack and a hitch from Etrailer to carry bikes on the back of a 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback. The Etrailer website was GREAT in helping to pick the products. The rack arrived on time as promised. I opted for the XC2 over the slightly more expensive XTC2 because I didn't like the XTC2's plastic straps (in my limited experience, similar plastic straps end up stiffening and breaking over time). As long as the 'hooks' are pushed firmly down on the bikes, the bikes are held very steady. I like that the 'hooks' are held down by a ratchet mechanism rather than the tightening knobs that many competing racks use. The hatch door can just barely be opened when the tower and wheel racks are in the upright (folded up) position. Of course, with bikes on the rack, the hatch cannot be opened. It rides very well on smooth roads. It seems to wobble quite a bit when I jiggle it by hand, which makes me wonder how it would do on rough roads, but the construction seems strong so I won't worry about it. I think any hitch mount will wobble just as much. So far, I've made one 100 mile trip and I'm completely pleased. One more note: the tire racks have hand knobs to tighten the racks into place. At first they were really hard to tighten and didn't seem to hold well. Then I discovered I had put the tire racks on upside down, hence the knobs were on backwards. For some reason it makes a BIG difference! Once on correctly, the knobs worked perfectly. Read the instructions :-) 332048
Rack was easy to assemble and holds the bikes well. even the comfort bike fits. Only problem I had was that the 2 inch adapter was installed and the bolt holding it was really tight. If you don't have quality allen heads it could be hard to remove. This could have been an isolated instance. 87648
Rack has worked great over the past year. I have hauled bikes around the states without any problems. I like that I can put a lock on the release lever for the arm that goes up and down.Danny C - 07/04/2014
We just purchased the Swagman XCS64650 bike rack. I anticipate we will love it. I was able to assemble it without any problems. The instructions and video were helpful. However, I must say it would be beneficial if the pictures showing where the bolts and associated washers go were bigger. I was able to sort it out and I am not that mechanically gifted. 66402
I anticipated we would really like the bike rack we purchased. After a year, we really, really like it. We relocated from Maryland to Washington state and the bikes rode in the rack without any problems. We are in our 70s and like the fact it is very easy to mount the bikes in the rack. I would highly recommend this rack to anyone.Don - 08/16/2014
I have been looking at this product for months. Looking at the reviews and comparing it to other products. I decided on this one because of the ratings and the price. Everything about this product is spot-on with regards to description, installation and quality. If you don't have a bike carrier and need one, don't hesitate. I wished I had bought this one before my trunk mounted carrier, scratched up my car's paint. 572218
Product is easy to load bicycles and holds them very well,I do add an extra strap around the cycles for my own piece of mind. 574859
This product was purchased to transfer a BMX bike to school when dropping off a high school student. Works well. The upper arm easily rachets up/down to secure/release the bike. The latch release may be tricky for those with finger dexterity issues. The hex head screw holding the adapter used to mount on a 2" receiver, was extremely tight and bit dificult to remove. Additionally, (and initally) I was unable to install a hitch lock because it would not penetrate the bike rack. Didn't realize an insert could be removed from the interior of the rack that is inserted into the hitch receiver. At this point, my only concern is the theft prevention of the racheting arms or the mounts the tires sit in. Not sure who would want to steal them but they are very easy to remove. With that said the, the rack is well worth the price of $160. 149033
I had to trade in my car and was unable to get my Yakima rack out of the receiver. It went with the car but It was OK as I had developed arthritis in my wrists and hands and after careful reading, reviews, etc. , I decided I would opt for the Swagman XC 2 for my Prius C. I had no problem putting it together- it was a breeze. I promptly put my Cannondale on-board- no problem. I headed down back roads to my favorite trail at deliberate speeds of 50-55 mph. Some bounce but not much. This reasonably priced product is perfect for my needs. I did add a bungy around the seat post for my own peace of mind. I may see if I can loosen up one of the top grips as it is super tight and hard for me to squeeze- but that may just be me. Lifting the bike onto the the Swagman was a breeze. Haven't tried it with two bikes yet but I don't anticipate any problem. Thank you etrailer for your excellent service, 2nd time around and for all the available installation tips and product reviews. 398956
This does an ok job carrying mountain bikes. Very easy to mount/dismount the bikes, and the unit holds them securely. Cons: 1. If you have two identical bikes (frame size and style), it can be challenging to figure out how to place them. Even though the two hooks are different lengths, they aren't different enough, so the top hook ends up hitting the bottom one's mount before it snugs onto the bike. Only way to work around this is to have the bikes offset in a less than ideal arrangement, where the hook for one of the bikes is on a sloped part of the top tube instead of a flat area. 2. The hitch pins Swagman uses to hold the upright and folding tray holders in place are made out of cheap steel that rusts quickly. The little spring loaded balls have already corroded to the point that they no longer protrude, so the pins tend to fall out of their holes from road vibration. 409408
Easy to assemble an install , Best buy ever 573696
This bike rack is just plain awesome. We bought it for our 2013 Ford Fusion and couldn't be any happier. It carries 2 bikes easily, and loading/unloading of the bikes is a snap. Pros: The rack comes with a bolt to secure the rack to the hitch receiver. It is not necessary to actually bolt the rack (a standard pin is sufficient), but when you take the time to bolt it, the rack is rock solid to the car. No swaying, no rattling, no bouncing, it quite literally becomes one with the car. Once the bike is in the rack, and is secured with the upper bar, there is no question that the bike is safe. We own some pretty expensive road bikes, and never once have we worried about them coming loose or getting damaged. Additionally, the bikes never touch each other OR the car. Cons: On the 2013 Ford Fusion, you can't open the trunk of the car if there is a bike in the rack closest to the car. It is possible to release a pin and swing the bike rack down a bit in order to open the trunk, but I find that much more difficult than just removing the bike... a task that takes just seconds. There is also no way to lock the bikes to the rack in order to prevent theft. When faced with a situation that calls for a lock, we usually just add a bike lock to the bikes themselves, and make sure that it loops around the rack in some way. It wouldn't stop a thief, but it would slow them down. Overall, I'm thrilled with this bike rack. For the money, and for the peace of mind, you can't go wrong. 321539
Haven't used my bike rack yet. However it looks great and was delivered on time. 575144
This product is very sturdy and surprisingly well made and easy to assemble. The upper arms ratchet downwards to secure the bikes firmly without damaging their finish. The bikes don't shake or swing when going down the road. Its exactly what i was looking for while being 1/3rd the cost of some brand name units. While i think this has an excellent value for the price, if i had to do it over i would pay the $50 extra to get the next model (XTC-2) because that model has wheel ties a well as the upper arm for holding the bike in place. I don't expect these arms to come loose any time soon but it cannot hurt to have additional straps as a backup. 111925
I have used this product probably 2-3 times a month since purchasing it and its not showing any sign of wear yet. in Retrospect, my initial thought that i would need to tie the wheels down seems overly cautious as i have not had any mishaps or near mishaps.LD - 02/21/2015
The Swagman Bike Rack: It works fine, but just fine - not great. When I installed it the first time, one of the plastic tightening knobs broke. I called Swagman and they sent me two extras for free. So no real complaint there. The most noteworthy problem with this bike rack is that it is difficult to put on and take off the car. I think it is meant to be a permanent rack. So I left it on the car. There were a couple months when I didn't use it. It was easy to get around and didn't cause any problems getting into my Prius hatchback. So it was easier to leave it on then to take it off. But..... then it rusted. I sprayed with silicon and WD40 and got it back into easy working order, but it took a couple weeks of having to use a mallet to move the sliding rods up and down. Still, for the price and if you perhaps cover it with tied down heavy duty garbage bag to protect from the rain, it works great. On a positive note, the construction does allow for ease in adjusting the wheel holders to accommodate all different size bikes and they never rusted and remain easy to adjust. If you park in a garage.... I would recommend. If not, WD40 and silicon protect right out of the box and as a normal maintenance. 434037
I still keep it on the car, but no longer garaged but parked under an opensided carport. I back in so that the rack stays dry. Still some rust developing but I keep on top of it with a light brushing and wd40 or silicon. If you dont do this, it makes it very difficult to move the locking bars up and down. But it has been a year out in the elements and I think it is holding up very nicely. The locking pins provide quick and easy capability to fold down the bars and racks so there is never a problem accessing items in the hatchback. I recommend this product.Diana D - 09/19/2018
NO MORE hanging bikes that get damaged and wiggle all around This bike rack is perfect. There is a cheaper model but you cannot lock the rack to the hitch with a wrench. I keep a ratchet type wrench in the trunk. this locking device keeps rattles to nothing at all and makes it very difficult to steal There is a more expensive model but all you seem to get for the money is rubber tie down straps. They will eventually rot away. There are better fasteners for the wheels and very inexpensive. I have this same model at our home up north and I wish I had bought one years ago. Other company tray type racks can cost a fortune and do no better job than this. I also use a strap to trunk lid and there is no wiggle or jiggle and bikes do not get scratched at all.. So easy to place bike on rack, slide down clamp to lock bike and drive away safely Do not for sliding hook down too hard or it could be a little difficult to release, but not impossible Very happy with this bike carrier Just get one! 452928
Still totally pleased with this and no scratched bikesGARY D - 11/17/2018
Overall I really like it and am very happy with it. Loading and unloading is much smoother than other racks I've used in the past. The instructions could have been a bit better. It never told me to install washers, only showed a picture, so I had to redo the fasteners, but not that big of deal. Overall it was a pretty straight-forward install. I wish the extension part that attaches to the hitch was normal size. Because of it's smaller diameter, I'm relying on the spacers to fill the void, so it's not as snug as I would like, but again, not that big of deal, just a tad wobbly. The pin that goes through the hitch to hold it in place, um, I'm not sure if I like the fact that it's threaded. Only because if it's not lined up perfectly, it's difficult to thread by hand. Also, the pins that hold the folding bars in place, they sometimes get stuck, I'm talking about the little spring loaded bearing that is supposed to go through the holes, it's not as easy to do as I would like, but meh, another small detail. I like the ratchet system that holds down the bikes, pretty nifty, I just hope they last a long time. I can see them wearing out sooner than I would want them to. I've had three or 4 bike racks, and so far this is my favorite one. They hold our two beach cruisers perfectly. I'm excited to acquire more attachments that go with the hitch. Thanks again, cheers!!. 479750
I received this rack as promised and immediately took it on a camping trip. The trip was 150 mi one-way so it got plenty of testing time. It performed flawlessly! The construction is very well thought out and well-made. I really like that it requires no additional straps...just the ratcheting hook is all that's necessary to hold the bike very secure. I put two bikes on it as the pics show. Another note...my truck has a dual rear exhaust but I had no issues with exhaust heat on the tires. This is a great product! 25734
I purchased this rack for our 2008 Toyota Camry Hybrid. I have had other racks for other cars in the past when I used to ride a lot and those were made by Thule and were "roof top" style racks. I can honestly say the the quality of the Swagman XC2 meets or exceeds the that of the Thule upon first examination. This rack is heavy duty and well thought out. A coupe of the main things I was worried about are not a problem at all! My biggest worry is the that the bikes would be sticking up or out into the wind stream messing up the aerodynamics. The other, is I thought the pedals would not clear the bumper. Even with the crank facing down the pedals are still a good 2 inches from the bumper. So, there is no chance of damage to the car from the pedals or crank. Also, I can lower the seat posts on both bikes and bring them way in so they are completely behind the car for long distance journeys. I just set it up regularly for the sake of the photos. Here are some other things, I like about the rack: 1. It is easy to install and remove with tools (you can bolt it on). 2. It is difficult to steal because you can bolt it on. I cannot be easily and quickly stolen. 3. The bikes come on and off the rack very easy. They can literally be removed in seconds. 4. It is very sturdy/solid and does not wobble like some other ones I have owned in the past. 5. The bikes are VERY secure when they are clamped on. 6. The rack is low, so the bikes are not sticking up in the wind stream. 7. The bikes can be brought in behind the car if needed for better aerodynamics by lowering the seat posts. 8. Pedals don't interfere with bumper or trunk. 9. It folds up and can be stored in the trunk. 10. The trunk opens with out interference with the rack in the "up position" and still attached to the car. 230681
Great product, arrived on time and easy to set up. needed for a 3000 mile trip and bikes stayed in place from time loaded until removed. All was easy to use. Used on Nissan Frontier, wish bikes sat 1 inch farther away so tailgate would lower with inner bike removed. Great carrier for the price. 574303
I bought this rack to carry one mountain bike and one hybrid path bike on my Sienna van or my 4Runner. I wanted something easier than my hanging bike rack. I received the rack in good condition with slight damage to the inner box but the shipping box was in perfect condition. Very quick delivery. The rack is mostly put together when you receive it. I just installed the bicycle wheel rings and the receiver bar. Each of the hex bolts on the receiver bar have lock washers for very secure attachment, though you need to have a hex wrench to tighten. The wheel rings move smoothly on the support bars and tighten with knobs that have secure nylon locknuts inside to prevent loosening. By the way, the two Phillips head screws go into the ends of the support bars as stoppers ( wasn't explained in the brief instructions). The fit and finish of the rack was better than expected and easy to use. I did have to spend some time, with a helper, to figure out how to position the bikes for the best placement on the rack. It was a bit of a puzzle, but I figured it out. Make sure you put the tallest bike next to the hatch with the derailure inside. This protects the back windshield from the handle bar and moves the pedal further from the door. Now, removing the bikes and replacing them back on the rack should be very quick and easy. To easily remove the holddown clamps, simply push down the top while pressing on the latch. The rubber on the holddown clamps tend to rub off on the bicycle; so, I treated it with 303 protectant and have a layer between it and the bicycle. Also, on the holddown clamps there are holes to allow you to lock each of the latches, however I typically use a cable and lock. 223265
I have a very expensive, very heavy Thule hitch rack. The Swagman beats it, hands down. Im contemplating selling my Thule and buying another Swagman for my other vehicle. The only issue encountered is properly staggering the hold-downs and keeping handle bars from hitting the glass on my van and SUV. Very easy to use and keeps the bicycles from hitting each other.Norm - 09/02/2016
We love our swagman! It is very easy to use. Installing it on our car, loading and unloading our bikes is now a simple task. We used to worry about traveling a distance with bikes on the back of the car - it is no longer a concern because they are very secure with this bike rack. Dealing with etrailer has been a pleasure as well! Efficient, professional and helpful! It is so nice to deal with a true customer service business rare find these days! Thank you!! 574429
Perfect for our needs. We've been using for a year. The two hooks secure the bikes well and are easy to loosen and tighten, and the rack was easy to adjust to fit the different wheel bases of our bikes. Also, this summer when our rear tire imploded while driving on the highway with a car full to the brim with our belongings, the bike rack held steady. That was nice. 572057
We haven't used the rack much but when we did, it was great to be able to attach it in the receiver and load the bikes and take off. easy to adjust to the bikes and load and unload thanks to it, we are able to go places that suits our needs for biking. I most definitely would recommend it. 574099
After much research I chose etrailer.com to purchase my trailer hitch and bike carrier. I chose etrailer based on price, the associated product information (including awesome installation videos) and free delivery. The delivery was very prompt and the packaging was just right. Total installation time was about 2 hours but would have been much less if removing the muffler hanger had been easier (more about that later). The hitch fit perfectly with all of the holes lining up exactly right. The hitch is very heavy-duty (over 120 pounds) so it does require two people to lift it into place. The bike rack (Swagman XC 2 Part S64650) is exactly what I needed. Assembly on that was simple and it works perfectly with the Curt hitch. Regarding the muffler hanger. It is a rubberized hanger that is impossible to lift off the bracket...until you apply some WD40. Then it merely slides off. That little gem of information would be a welcome addition to the installation video. If there were more stars to give I would gladly award them to etrailer.com and the products I purchased. I wouldn't consider anyone else. 407147
We are very pleased with the products. Last February, we attached the bike rack to the hitch, added a bike and drove from Colorado to Florida and back with no issues. It was solid and secure. I drilled a hole through the clamp riser so that after attaching the bike and securing with the clamp, I could run a bike lock through that hole to keep anyone from moving the clamp and taking the bike. Just an extra measure of security since the bike remained attached to the bike rack overnight and out of sight while we were traveling. I also added some reflective tape to the bike rack just to provide extra visibility. Next year we will be taking two bikes to Florida. Ill let you know how we do. Thanks for following up.Doug H - 07/17/2018
For now I'm giving this 4 stars, though it could well deserve a 5. Ordering, delivery of the bike rack was smooth and easy. It took me 45 minutes to assemble and install the rack by myself (I am only semi-handy, good at following directions and using basic tools, but not capable of major modifications on my own). I found the instructions clear and the process straight forward. All the parts fit smoothly and didn't require extra greasing or adjusting. The metal is treated and high quality, so with reasonable care (i.e., not leaving out in the rain continuously), it seems it will last a long time. I love the clean, simple, minimalistic design. No need for additional bungees or straps to keep bike parts from wandering or spinning. The rack seems adaptable to a variety of bike sizes and combinations with minimal effort, though it likely will take a little testing to find the best positions for your particular bike combos. It is relatively easy to get on and off, and very easy to move the center post for access to the back hatch. Further bonus - it works fine with my canoe strapped to the roof. Possible cons (too soon to know for sure): Unfortunately, it's been raining nonstop, so I have only briefly road tested the rack. It does bounce and move around in the receiver a bit more than I'd like, so I may have an additional set screw hole drilled into my receiver to help stabilize it, but I'm going to wait and see. The bike travels very smoothly on the highway in the test runs I've made and doesn't affect the handling of the car (Subaru Forester). I do live down a gravel road with a gravel driveway, and the bike wobbles noticeably at slow speeds and on the gravel road. Also, security. I'm not usually in a situation where I need to worry about securing my bike or rack with a lock, but I can see that this could be a concern. For short trips, you can easily fold up the rack and place it inside the vehicle. I think you could lock the bike to the rack. But if you need to leave the rack with or without bikes attached outside the vehicle, then yes it could be a security issue, as the pin isn't made for locking. 257686
Order this bike rack for use on a 2014 Subaru Forester with a factory 1 1/4" trailer hitch. The rack appears to be solid and capable of holding two front suspension mountain bikes. One bike is a 15" men's bike and the other is a 19" men's bike. The rack went together easily and fit into the hitch with no problems. We ordered an anti-rattle locking hitch pin with a cable to lock the bikes and the rack to the car, but the locking hitch pin was too big to thread through the rack. etrailer sent another locking hitch pin in a very easy return process. The new one worked perfectly. We did find that when putting the bikes on the rack, we had to take off the ratchet arms and then slide them back down the center post. We used old socks on the pedals of the bikes to avoid any damage to the car or bikes, and old washcloths between the ratchet arms and the bikes as well since other people reported damage to their bikes' finishes. We also used velcro straps to secure the wheels to the wheel hoops for extra security. All in all the rack seems to be a great product. 86737
6-29-13 comment and today 7-4 reading review, just bought a 2014 Subaru Forrester as AV comments on. Perfect! Glad to see it works for you, time for me to buy one-- comment by: Andy S - 07/04/2013
Please send us some photos when you do. The new factory hitch has really piqued our interest.-- Patrick B - 7/5/2013
HICan you open the rear lid of your Subaru when the bikes are mounted on this XC?Also, does this vertical center console fold down?And, are there any problems with this XC?Thanx-- comment by: AlanR - 10/27/2013
We have sent an email to AV about your first question. We can answer the latter, and yes, the center upright mast can fold down flat on top of the tray arms. The tray arms can also fold up. You can see an illustration of this in the instructions we have linked on the page.-- Patrick B - 10/30/2013
The whole experience is worth 5 out of 5 Stars! Everyone I spoke with at E-Trailer was very helpful and the product that was recommended fits fine and is a good value. There is only one thing about the Swagman XC bike rack that I'm not happy with and that is the ratchet locking on the clamp down arms. The release mechanism is hard to activate so if someone with out strong hands - like my wife for example - tried to release the arms to remove the bikes they would have lots of trouble. Swagman may want to consider changing this locking mechanism to a hand wheel so strong hands aren't required for release. I'm enclosing photos of the rack installed on my 2005 Acura MDX. 56281
Best Bike Rack Hitch Carrier for less than $150.00....EVER! Unfortunately, our area was flooded by Hurricane Harvey not long after I ordered this bike carrier. So it sat in storage until 2 weeks ago. I was finally able to put it together and use it immediately. Simple to put together and even simpler to load bikes on to. took me 15 minutes to put together. Can load 2 bikes onto the rack in less than 30 seconds. That is NOT an exaggeration either. I was worried that once I got the bikes loaded that they'd rock and shake during travel but that was not the case. Loaded 2 bikes onboard and they stayed secure during the whole trip to our start point. Again, the carrier was quiet as a church mouse. No rattling what so ever! No noise at all!! And the cushions on the clamps that hold the bike in place are gentle enough not to put any marks or scratches on my bike frame, which was definitely another concern! All in all, this was one of the best purchases I've made in the last 18 months. If you're considering this carrier and still not sure, take my word and this review, 'Buy it. You will NOT be sorry!' 546249
Excellent product! I love the hold down design! 575903
Have driven around town. Will take out on a long drive to the beach in a couple of weeks. It seems steady. Very heavy and nicely made. etrailer Corp is so fast in mailing your product you won't believe. Great company and nice product. 570216
I am very pleased with the bike rack. I like it's simple design and it is not so heavy to make it difficult to take on and off the car. It was simple to assemble, however I did have 3 washers I could not determine where to use. The bike rides well on the rack with minimal shaking. Taking the bike on and off is much easier than the roof rack that I have used for years. Good rack and especially for the price. 565490
I own a 2005 Jeep Wrangler X with 31x10.5x15 oversized tires and wheels. I installed B6196001 HighRock 4x4 Oversize Tire Carrier by Bestop to carry larger spare tire. I needed a bike carrier that would carry our two crusier bikes and clear my spare tire. After measuring, I ordered: -> S64650 - Swagman 2-bike carrier -> 80300 - 7" Hitch Adapter 2" to 1-1/4" Trailer Hitch Receiver -> RM-061 - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches Our order arrived very quickly, etrailer.com upgraded the shipping. All these products arrived well packaged and without damage. In 15 minutes I had every thing assembled, installed on my Jeep and bikes loaded. The bike carrier is very well constructed, finish is excellent and easy to adjust. When adjusting wheel loops and loading bikes, make sure you pay attention to bike pedal position. I chose this extension because I did not want to use the adapter that comes with the bike carrier, I wanted as few parts as possible to keep rattles to a minimum and gives me more options for towing. The anti-rattle bolt/pin firmly secures the bike carrier to the extension and the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch keeps the extension adapter from rattling in the receiver. Road tested approximately 25 miles over rough city roads ( including railroad tracks ), county roads and highway. Bikes traveled very well without any rattles. I can remove my complete setup quickly, fold and put in rear of Jeep if desired. I am very well pleased with my purchase. Note to etrailer: Please consider offering Roadmaster Quiet Hitch in black to match receiver and accessories. Paul In the Land of Oz . . . Just South of the Yellow Brick Road! 33947
Is this rack able to carry a mountain bike with 29 inch wheels?-- comment by: Juan - 08/02/2014
I have confirmed with Swagman, and this rack will work with bikes with 20 to 29 inch tires.-- Rachael H - 8/5/2014
Love the rack perfect fit. One of the tightening screws for the wheel cradles was really tight and i called e trailer and a new one was on the way the next day.Thanks E trailer-- comment by: Paul H - 06/30/2015
Does the job well....easy to use, holds the bikes securely. And, it is lighter weight than my previous one, easier to mount/dismount to/from the car and to carry back and forth from its storage place. I did add some padding to the hooks that hold the top bars of the bikes, to protect the bikes' finish better. 574692
After setting up my new bike rack, I found that the "universal tow hitch adapter" that's used for bigger tow hitches such as my Toyota Tacoma didn't seem to compliment entirely. Attached pictures, you will see that the locking bolt and along with the cotter pin to secure the locking bolt onto the tow hitch doesn't quite reach through all the way across. Therefore, I wasn't able to insert the cotter pin through the locking bolt and couldn't safely secure my bike rack to the tow hitch of my Tacoma. I know the Toyota Tacoma is a very popular vehicle and I recommend all future orders be replaced with a much longer locking bolt (at least 1/2 inch longer) to accommodate truck owners like me. On the contrary, the bike rack does manage to fit onto my Mazda5 Minivan when utilizing the smaller tow hitch (without the universal tow hitch adapter for Class 3 Receiver). The bike rack is very versatile when loading bikes of various sizes and folds up to stow away very conveniently. Overall, great product!! 513894
The problem youre experiencing is occurring because the factory hitch on the Tacoma has an extra piece of reinforcement wrapped around the mouth of the receiver tube. This extra piece of metal adds about a 1/4 inch of width to the receiver, which is why the pin wont go in far enough for the retaining clip to fasten. Swagman doesnt offer a longer standard hitch pin, but they do offer a locking model that would be long enough, part # S64029
Locking Anti-Rattle, Threaded Hitch Pin for Swagman Hitch Racks
$31.01 which has a 4-3/8 inch span. Ill link you to this part below. Swagman has assured me that this part will work for you.
Purchased 3 items from etrailer (Swagman-S64650, Hitch -24902, Anit-Rattle Lock -S64029)- Product review below etrailer review (both get similar star rating) Decided to use etrailer based in their support videos and upfront information. For example: on some products I reviewed they provided (in the title info ) Class I or II. For other retailers you had to dig deep into description. Being a novice at the ratings it not only educated but prevented incorrect part ordering. I will not hesitate to use etrailer based on the above and AFTER the purchase support Now to the bike rack. Easy to follow instructions. Easy to assemble. Loading/unloading bikes is simple. Compact when folded- One item note: Universal Foot-UF (connects rack to hitch) does not fold. For UF dis-assembly need to remove thread lock bolts. 547048
I have to say this was an easy product to setup / install. It only took about 20 minutes and setup exactly how the website review showed in the video, this was my first hitch / bike rack install and was very easy to install. The bike rack is great quality and seems very sturdy. The entire process from customer service to the install was painless. I recommended this product if you are in the market for a bike rack. 548339
Easy to put on and take off. Holds two bikes. A little shaky, but I don't drive far with the bike on the back, so works well for me. 575298
This is my first time ordering from etrailer.com, but I must say their customer service was excellent. They called me and left a message regarding my shipment, that was a good surprise. The product was tracked the whole way and showed up sooner than expected. As far as the swagman xc2 bike rack, I have assembled it, and found that very easy, diagrams could be a little larger though. I put it on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma, and everything was adjusted to my, and my wife's bike fine. The parts look well made, and we plan on going on a bike trip this weekend. The only concern I have is, that the hitch pin for my Tacoma is a little larger than the hole in the bike rack. I had to get a smaller pin. The rack is secure, but the pin is a little smaller than the hitch holes, which makes the rack move inside the hitch more than I would like. Hope this helps someone. 254689
I returned my swagman hanging rack in exchange for this great, affordable platform model. It couldn't be easier to install and load bikes. I added additional reflector tape that I found at Home Depot. I also bought the recommended anti-rattle hitch lock. The Bolt sticks far out, however, and could be hack sawed off, if someone really wanted it. But it does the job nicely. Also, if someone really wanted, they can remove the entire rack minus the bar that feeds into the hitch by unscrewing 2 allen bolts and pulling a pin. I don't quite understand that part of this, otherwise excellent design. I'm actually not that paranoid or worried about it. Basically, if someone really needs this off your car, it's theirs. Pretty stoked I read all the reviews and settled on this solid rack. It stores pretty easily. Not overly cumbersome. 181183
This is an excellent product that is still working like new. 574525
Hitch and bike rack were easy to install. Works great and easy to use. 574085
It was exactly as described, and very easy to use. Very happy with this carrier! 730709
Well pleased with this rack. It's simple and way less cumbersome as others I've tried. My only concern is that it may not be built robust enough to survive a lot of rough road travel. For the highway travel it's great. 730441
I'm pleased with the ease of this bike rack 730149
Have yet to use it but the assembly process was direct and simple. Looking forward to putting the product to a test within the next week. 727423
great product 726387
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Food Riddles that Drive Me Crazy
But today I was discussing food (imagine that!) with a friend - and the topic of "Lit'l Smokie Sausages" came up. This friend was talking about how great they were in baked beans. Personally I think baked beans are only 1 step up the horrid ladder from Velveeta Cheese, Spam, Cheeze Whiz and Cream o'something soup. And natcho cheese (all of which reside on the lower rungs of the ladder or inner circle of Dante's Hell, I am sure).
Anyway - Lit'l Smokies reminded me of Pigs-in-the-Blanket. A name I've never understood. I mean - I understood even as a kid that sausages came from pigs - hence that part of the name. But what's up with "blankets"?
Wilburn didn't sleep under a blanket. Those huge ugly hogs my dad showed me at the fair (and tried to convince me they were "pigs" too) didn't have blankets (unless you counted their show vests) ... so why the hell would you name a food item "Pigs-in-the-Blanket"?
I am also a very visual/literal person. So the first time I encountered "Pigs-in-the-Blanket" on a restaurant menu, I was intrigued and willing to give them a chance. I was also SUPREMELY disappointed when they showed up.
They looked NOTHING LIKE PIGS!
I mean ... couldn't they have notched the dough to make pigs ears? Added some little button of dough for a snout? And where the hell was the curly tail? DID THEY NOT KNOW WHAT PIGS LOOKED LIKE?
Adults - so confusing. I mean - no good explanation for "blankets" and pigs that didn't look like pigs. No wonder I was so suspicious of food.
Of course, the story about Little Black Sambo did nothing to improve the situation. Now in the 1980s - this business was labeled as a politically incorrect name and story - and frankly - it has never bothered me for those reasons - and I was sorry to see the Sambo's Restaurant Chain embroiled in the controversy.
BUT the whole idea of Tigers turning into butter???
Once again I must say, "What the hell, Adults?"
Do you not know that butter comes from COWS and not tigers??
So if you want the story to make sense ... it must be cows (which are sacred in India - and kind of add a nice cultural circle if you ask me) that happened upon Little Sambo and deprived him of his fine clothes - and then fought with each other and ran around the tree becoming butter.
I LOVED going to Sambo's to eat. And I loved the story. But it BOTHERED ME so much about those tigers. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
So - what childhood food stories bothered you?
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Did they really bother you that much as a child ? You never talked about it ? You sure this isn't one of your adult realizations ???? *o* tp
- 8:26 PM, November 20, 2009
- Megan said...
A. You can cook for me anytime you want. It sounds like you are way better at it than me, and I'm really no slouch.
B. Finally, another cheese snob! Frankly, I was in my 20s and married before I realized how disgusting that processed cheese food stuff is. My husband has always refused to even speak of it, and he sort of weaned me off. When I tried it again after a steady diet of the good stuff, I realized my cheese innocence was never coming back.
C. I always got the "blanket" part of pigs in the blanket (the pancake - she is a blanket) long before I connected the pig part. Embarrassingly long.
D. I was the only child on the planet who hated sloppy joe's. I always wondered where the joe part came from, and also, I have always been OCD. I hated eating them because they were so messy. And also, that "Joe" part freaked me a little.
- 9:48 PM, November 20, 2009
- MitMoi said...
Oh.MY.Megan!!! You are RIGHT about Sloppy Joes! Seriously! Who wants to be a slob when they eat? Besides - that tomato glop is SOOOOO sweet. Ugg.
and lol @ "embarrassingly long".
TP - YES - it has ALWAYS bothered me. It just seemed there were much more important food battles to wage at the time.
- 9:57 PM, November 20, 2009
What we never know - and this from one who would only eat plain jello and soda crackers !!!!*O*
- 4:59 PM, November 21, 2009
- Lisa Paul said...
If you are on the Right Coast, you'd better get used to baked beans. They are fabulous. Done right. That means not out of a can but cooked for 8 hours in Maple Syrup (never molasses). And no horrible greasy salt pork in them either. Only some crumbled crisp bacon for flavor.
Five words for you: Fire Department Bean Hole Supper. There's got to be one happening near you.
- 12:05 AM, December 03, 2009


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Mad Millie Old Fashioned Ginger Beer
Make delicious ginger beer from scratch using ginger, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, ginger beer yeast, water and nothing more. Deliciously fresh with no additives, flavours and preservatives - this batch makes 6 x 750mL of ginger beer ready to go within an hour!
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We had a looooong winter this year, with many many (way too) many snowy/rainy days. Especially in the weekends, of course! At times I got bored of playing cards, binge watching this or that TV show, cooking biscuits and so on. This is when the madness started.
I'm very fond of this giant plushy minion as it is the first Christmas gift my boyfriend gave me. It is roughly the size of three year old kid and I think this is why I started making him do stuff around the house. It's kinda embarassing to admit I have a whole collection of pictures like the one above, but these just make me and my boyfriend genuinely smile.


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The amazing wildlife
Enjoy the fascinating mangroves of Isla Damas on a relaxing boat ride or an exiting kayak experience. This is without a doubt one of the most highly recommended tours in the area.This relaxing half-day tour begins just offshore of the Damas Island estuary, about 5 KM south of Quepos. You will be picked up at the hotel by your guide and driven to the Island estuary where is the dock.
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ENGELKES, Faith 1920-2014
Posted By: Tammy (email)
Date: 3/8/2015 at 17:14:16
Faith Engelkes, formerly of Grundy Center and Cedar Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2014, with two daughters at her bedside in Albuquerque, N.M.
Faith was born on June 28, 1920, in Charles City. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa) in Cedar Falls in May 1942. She taught for one year, before volunteering for the Navy WAVES in 1944.
Faith married Carroll E. ("Jim") Engelkes on Feb. 17, 1946. After Jim graduated from the Law School at the University of Iowa, they moved to Grundy Center in 1948 establishing his law office and in 1961 he was appointed as a judge in Iowas First Judicial District. In Grundy Center they were members of Bethany Presbyterian Church and numerous community organizations while raising their four children.
Faith received her master's degree in Speech and Drama from her alma mater, UNI, in 1969. In 1971, Jim and Faith moved to Cedar Falls where they remained active with community, family and friends, until they moved to Green Valley, Ariz., in 1994 and then Albuquerque, N.M., in 2010.
Faith is remembered for her passion for the theater, whether it was helping with school plays, performing, or serving on the board of the Cedar Falls Community Theatre. Her involvement with various community and womens organizations continued throughout her life, bringing her joy and friendship.
Faith is survived by their four children, Catherine LeBlanc, Lois Engelkes, Anne Engelkes and James Engelkes; grandsons, Destin R. LeBlanc and Craig D. LeBlanc, and great-granddaughter McKenzie LeBlanc. Faith and Jim were married for 64 years before he passed away in 2010.
There will be a Memorial Service for both Faith and Jim Engelkes at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at 2 p.m. with a reception following. Visiting with the family before the service begins at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Cedar Falls Community Theatre, Attn: Julie King, 103 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
--Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, 4 May 2014
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Family Chilli
The Edinburgh Cooks take on a family chilli.
When is mince and tomatoes a Chilli or a Bolognese? Or when is a Bolognese a Chilli…….I think my definition would be when you add spice and kidney beans and in this recipe, a chilli and some peppers….no oregano or Mediterranean herbs.
This is a good chunky chilli, with no traditional aspect to it! It's good for using up the spare chilli, onions and carrots in the fridge….makes use of the beans at the back of the cupboard and great for freezer prep.
Credit: The Edinburgh Cook Recipe File
Prep: This roughly covers 10-12 portions, Good sized casserole dish, heavy based pan. Don't underestimate the chopping…..great thing to do on a cold wet January day with the stereo on.
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Onions, finely chopped….I added a red one that needed using
- 4 Cloves garlic
- 4 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1kg beef mince
- 1 tblsp Worcester Sauce
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1 fresh Chilli, finely diced
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
- 2 400g tins of Red Beans (I used a tin of Kidney and a tin of Aduki)
- Salt and black pepper
- 200g of Mushrooms quartered
- 3 Peppers (mixed adds a nice colour to the dish), seeded and diced
- Heat the oil, and add the onions, celery, garlic and fresh chilli and mince…..gently sauté, breaking the mince down with a wooden spoon until brown and the onions are soft.
- Add the rest of the veg to this, the chilli flakes, the tomatoes and puree and turn over
- Simmer on a low heat for 40 mins or so with the lid on, stirring occasionally
- To thicken up the sauce simmer without the lid off
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After a very long moment of silence from the Nigerian singer, Composer and performer, Dammy Krane, he took up the hook and release a new song he titled "Go Down".
The singer who has done numerous songs with big Shots in Nigeria music industries, Like Davido, release the new number after his recent hit "My dear".
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It's that time of the year… parties, too much food and drink, and of course ugly Christmas sweaters! Trail Maniacs would like to combine those time honored traditions AND we'll even throw in a little help for those less fortunate. We are having an Ugly Sweater run. This event is free, but we are accepting gently used jackets, coats, sweaters and blankets for those in need.
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Join a community of local philanthropists who support Hospice care for all! Games ~ Prizes ~ Lavish Live Auction ~ Silent Auction ~ Fine Wine ~ Gourmet Appetizers ~ Black Tie Hospice Wine Taste is the community's choice fundraiser for Hospice of North Idaho. Make a difference for a Hospice patient in our community! TICKETS DO SELL OUT! Don't Miss the Trip Raffle! Open to the public! Win a $4,995 travel voucher for 8-days on the Aegean Sea including Italy and Greece! Customizable! The winner is drawn at Wine Taste. (Sold separately at www.hospicewinetaste.org , need not be present to win, only 500 tickets available!)


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Black women with curly hair are often faced with a choice between long and short hairstyles. Curly hair is very hard to take care of. If you don't spend tons of time on it, it tends to look messy. Long curly locks can be a real trouble for their owner. That's why many black women opt for getting a short curly hairstyle. Short manes are usually much easier to maintain while looking quite fantastic.
There are wonderful pixies and stylish bobs awaiting any black woman who wants to get the most stunning hairstyle without too much hassle. Remember, curly hair can be flaunted regardless of its length. All you have to do is learn how to style it. So if you are looking to have your cake and eat it too, take a look at some interesting options for African American black girls with short curly hair.
Short Curly Hairstyle Ideas for African American Women
When you make a decision to get a short hairstyle, don't rush to the hair salon. You need to take some time and browse the options you like most. Don't rely just on your stylist's advice. There are so many different haircuts out there that your hairstylist might forget to offer you the perfect one.
We have prepared a list of short and curly hairstyles for black Afro-American women to consider. All of them are very stylish and most of them are easy to make and maintain. Making a choice is never easy, especially when it comes to cutting your locks. If you are not sure you are making the right decision, just browse through the options one more time.
1. Blond cap
A simple yet stylish black short curly hairstyle that can be worn by women of all ages. Most black women know how hard it is to turn their dark locks blond. That's why there is a way out. Color just the top strands with blond dye and leave the rest of your hair natural. It will make an impression of a blond cap which is considered very stylish nowadays.
2. A-line bob
Black women can create an amazing a-line bob out of their curly hair. Make the back part stacked by cutting it as short as possible. Straighten the frontal strands to make them wavy and not too curly. Your stylish bob is ready!
Magical Short Natural Hairstyle Ideas for Black Women
3. Long bangs with curls
If you like your hair short but don't want your hairstyle to look too boyish, consider adding some long bangs to your short pixie. Long curly bangs look amazing with any short haircut. Even though they will need some extra maintenance, try to give them a chance.
4. Undercut
This is one of the most outrageous short curly hairstyles for brave black women. The hair on the sides is cut very short. It can be even shaved. The hair on top stays long as it would in a fohawk. You can add some extra flavor by highlighting the top part.
Top Picks: Best Undercut Hairstyles for Women to Rock
5. Wild colors
If you want to make a real statement but your hairstyle is already short then you can go further by dyeing your locks some interesting colors. Black women prefer all kinds of different shades, including blue, green and violet.
6. Brown bob
Always wanted to change your hair color but blond is too far-fetched? Go brown. Light brown shades look amazing on black women and add their image some softness and romance. Going brown won't take a lot of effort but will bring great results.
7. Highlighted blowout
Did you think only men were allowed to sport amazing blowouts? Not at all! Black women will also appreciate this very stylish short curly haircut that will allow them to show off their curls. You can even dye the top part a different color. This way the hairstyle will look shaped up.
8. Thick pixie
If your hair is long and thick, it is not necessary to cut it off to make a great pixie. You can leave your long and thick locks on top to create a great hairstyle. Allow some strands to fall down your forehead and create amazing bangs.
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9. Shaggy bob
Black women with very curly hair will love this hairstyle. It allows them to flaunt their tight coils while looking very stylish. Unfortunately, this hairstyle will require some maintenance to look neat and windblown at the same time.
10. Go blond
One of the most awesome ways for a black girl to wear a short hairstyle is to go blond. Since black women usually have very dark hair, such a drastic change will definitely turn some heads your way. However, blond hair needs constant touch ups.