Recreational & Family - Used Rhode Gear trunk bike rack (question about mounting)

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rorowe
07-14-10, 03:48 PM
(I'm not sure what forum this belongs in. Please correct me if there's a better place for it.)

I bought what looks like a really great bike rack for $20, located a scanned version of the manual online, and did a dry-fit on the back of my Saturn SL1.

Now, most newer racks I've seen have 3 sets of straps: top of trunk, bottom of trunk, and sides.

It appears this one doesn't have side straps, and I'm wondering if that's "okay".

RonH
07-14-10, 06:52 PM
Rhode Gear sold out to ?? several years ago. When the rack was manufactured most companies used top and bottom straps only. It seemed to work ok back then.
rorowe
07-14-10, 10:52 PM
Ron, thanks! It's kinda what I figured, but wasn't sure. (Rhode Gear was originally bought by Bell, then sold to Yakima...took all day to figure that out)
I've never used a rack on my car, and I'm rightfully a little nervous about putting my favorite mode of transportation on the back of my car.

tdprok21960
07-14-10, 10:53 PM
does anyone know where I can find proflex bikes or parts??
RonH
07-15-10, 05:21 AM
Is this it? --> http://www.proflexusa.com/history.php