Originally Posted by Funkychicken
Thanks for the replies. I opt the 3 rack because i might be hauling my friend's bike too, and i've read all over how difficult it is to fit 2 bikes on the 2-rack. have definitley given thought to getting a bike beam but i'll see how it goes first since my suspension isn't fixed to the top tube. i'll have to find some long cable too to tie the whole thing down.
I just do the top 2 buckles and they seem to keep the bike down sturdy enough.