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Old 04-10-11 | 10:02 AM
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thirdgenbird
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Originally Posted by Carbon Unit
I have thought about that too. The 1UP is the only hitch mounted rack that I would trust. You have about four or five inches of medal to go through to reach your bike. That is like having a big bumper on the car. Unless someone hits you at high speed, I can't see any risk to the bike.
im not speaking down on hitch racks (i may get one) but...

that is going to do nothing to protect your bike unless you have a class III or better hitch and you get hit by a small car at low speeds. a typical sedans class I hitch will probably fold under at most road speeds.

any truck/suv/crossover is going to hit your bike square on and shove it through the back of your car.
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