Overall I am pleased with the bike rack. I recently purchased a new bike and wanted to try a platform style to avoid scratches and the hassle of using adapters. My previous hanging-style rack was challenging to use and my bike hung at an awkward angle. In addition, I wanted something lighter in weight as I am solo. I can easily carry this rack back and forth to the garage. I found reviews where some experienced melting due to the rack being close to the exhaust. I have a BMW X3 and was hopeful it would not be the case but after I installed it, it did look a bit close to the exhaust when folded. I decided to order the Hi-Lo adapter to be on the safe side and that seems to put the rack up a little higher and further away from the exhaust. This does make the rack extend out further than what I would prefer and I keep this in mind when finding a place to park. The rack is solid and seems to hold the bike well with very little movement. I am not a fan of the finish. I ordered the black as it was a bit less expensive but the high gloss finish scratched right out of the box. Assembly was okay. I had watched a few videos before it arrived so I would have a good idea of how to put it together. Of course, it did not go as smoothly as the videos I had watched. The instructions were not that great, so watch an assembly video first. The provided burlap bag to hold the lock and tools is a nice touch to keep everything organized.