Vehicular rack having modular design with outside handle and quick release

A bicycle carrier, comprising:

• a vehicle engaging frame having a proximal end configured to be coupled to a carrying vehicle;
• a hub coupled to the vehicle engaging frame, the hub comprising a setting device having a plurality of recesses;
• an elongate support member coupled to the hub, the elongate support member having a longitudinal axis, wherein the elongate support member is configured to support one or more bicycles in a locked bicycle carrying orientation;
• a bicycle support bar comprising a bicycle wheel securement;
• and
• a manual actuator disposed proximate a distal end of the elongate support member, the manual actuator comprising a distal end and a trigger spaced proximally from the distal end of the manual actuator, wherein the trigger translates toward the distal end of the manual actuator to disengage an insert pin disposed in one of the recesses of the setting device,
• wherein the elongate support member is configured to move from the locked bicycle carrying orientation to a loading orientation where the elongate support member is declined at an angle with respect to the vehicle engaging frame when the manual actuator is actuated to disengage the insert pin.