I need a hitch mount, platform style bike rack for cross country travel. I found the Yakima Stick up--closest to what I believe would suit me. I really like that the rack folds down with bikes mounted for easy access to rear of the SUV (Subaru Forester). However, I don't like that there is a bar that clamps down on the top tube. My current rack for my mini cooper (which I love--the Mini and the rack, but it's not going cross country!), has wheel mounts and seat post attachments, so there is no way to damage the carbon frame. Anyone have other carriers that you would recommend?

I'd also welcome any opinion about the hanging type racks with a carbon frame. I'm traveling from Atlanta to Seattle and back and want my bikes to be as protected as possible. Thanks in advance for any insight. I'm too short for roof mounted racks.