Bike rack
#1
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Bike rack
I am looking to buy a bike rack. I need one that used a hitch insertion thing. What would everyone recommend? I have been looking around and i was thinking about a Yakima Buckhorn Elite 4-Bike.
Heres a link.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...uctId=11294297
Thanks
Heres a link.
https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/pr...uctId=11294297
Thanks
#2
I have the Thule T-2 (comes in a 4 bike version) and I love it.
https://www.autoanything.com/bike-racks/65A3919A0A0.aspx
https://www.autoanything.com/bike-racks/65A3919A0A0.aspx
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From: Malvern, Pa.
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I have a Thule Helium 3-bike rack, and I love it. It is one of the more expensive racks, but I like its advanced features. It is made from aluminum and is extremely light-weight. This makes it easy to install/un-install, and carry. It has an integrated lock/stabilizer which comes with the rack--it is not a add-on accessory which one must purchase separately. It has an integrated cable lock for the bikes. One can mount/dismount the bikes on the rack very easily, and they are very secure on the rack.
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I don't have any experience with hitch racks, other than selling a few years ago, but I am not sure I would buy any rack other than a Thule or Allen.
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Knowing I wouldn't use a bike rack a lot, I bought an Allen 530RR from Costco for about $100. I knew if I didn't like it I could return it hassle free. It's actually a pretty decent 4 bike rack with a special bolt that keeps the hitch tightly connected. I only carry one bike and it works fine and doesn't rattle.
There are many better racks out there, I'm sure, but you pay a lot more for them.
There are many better racks out there, I'm sure, but you pay a lot more for them.
#7
Check this place: https://www.etrailer.com/Bike-Rack
How do you want the rack to support the bikes, by the frame or wheels? I use a Saris Thelma II hitch rack which holds the bikes by wheels rather than the frame. There are others.
How do you want the rack to support the bikes, by the frame or wheels? I use a Saris Thelma II hitch rack which holds the bikes by wheels rather than the frame. There are others.





