I plan to start parking a little further away from work and biking in the remaining distance, so i need a bike rack for my hatchback.

The only thing i worry about is the gear cable that runs along the bottom/side of the bike frame. I dont think it would be good to continuously smash these cables against the rack. Is this something I should worry about? Are there solutions to this?




Also, since this is my first time buying a rack, suggestions on specific racks or brands would be great.

A few details so you know what Im looking for: My bike is an old, very heavy road bike. i drive a hatchback. the commute involves a few miles on the freeway (high speeds). because this is for daily use, ease of loading/unloading bike is important, however, i will probably leave the rack on so installation doesnt have to be too simple. a locking mechanism would be great so that i dont have to remove it at my home, but not necessary.

thanks in advance for any help you can throw my way