There are various types of 2 and 3 bike racks available for sale by most of the popular bike rack companies. The type that is best for you will depend on they type of vehicle you plan to mount the rack on like cars, trucks or suvs. Also, the frequency of use, style and budget should be considered in your choice.

Trunk mount 2 or 3 bike rack carriers are popular options for cyclists. These are readily available in all stores from local bike shops, online retailers, and even big box stores. They are relatively easy to install and take off for easy storage. This is the appeal for these types of bicycle racks. Most will have no problems carrying 2 bicycles. Stronger ones will be able to take 3 to 4 bikes if need be. These are great for cyclists that bike on the weekend with family and do not need to have the bike carrier mounted at all times.

Another type of car bicycle rack with the ability to transport 2 to 3 bikes include the hitch mount rack style. These come in the form of mast and hanging types as well as the tray and platform style of rack. The ability to carry 2 bicycles is usually standard. But, there are heavy duty models that will easily carry 3 bikes by the bike frame or the bike tires. Road cyclists can get away with the mast style while mountain bikers with heavy downhill bikes should look into the tray style 3 bicycle rack for hitch mounting.

For certain sedans, a roof rack may be the best option for a 2 or 3 bike rack. These are often seen with 2 rails on the cross bars. However, longer bars can be installed with the option of mounting 3 or even 4 rails or trays to accommodate more bicycles. For those that bike often and need a semi-permanent mounting and transport system for their bikes, a roof rack is the best solution.

Other notable styles are the truck bed racks and spare tire mount versions that can also be used to mount 2 bikes or even 3 bicycles depending on the model. These are specialized bike carriers that work best for pick up trucks and vehicles like jeeps with a spare tire mounted on the rear.

The type that works best will first depend on the preferred mounting position. After that, think about capacity. Then, factor in price and style to make your final decision on the best 2 bike and 3 bike rack carriers for your car, truck or suv.