Bike Rack Recommendations??
04-04-16, 09:56 AM
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That said, you're in an area with literally thousands of bike racks stuck on trucks. Though I realize that California's finances are in the septic tank, are the police and CHP stepping up reinforcement for revenue enhancement so much that you'll be popped with a bike rack that blocks the rear plate???
Steve
That said, you're in an area with literally thousands of bike racks stuck on trucks. Though I realize that California's finances are in the septic tank, are the police and CHP stepping up reinforcement for revenue enhancement so much that you'll be popped with a bike rack that blocks the rear plate???
Steve
04-10-16, 02:54 PM
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I have been using the Kuat NV, it is built better than the Yakima and Thule trailer hitch racks. I haven't had any issues carrying a full suspension mountain bike with it.
04-11-16, 07:35 PM
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I have the Yak fourtimer.
It's good because
-it's a "tray" type, so you can load pretty quick, especially the same bikes
-no major overhead lifting (if that's a concern)
-wheels stay on
-has a built in bottle opener ( I know I know )
-I trust the build quality and that those bikes won't be going anywhere
-fine for my "beater" or regular mtb, and kids bikes / wife bike. My "good" Scott mtb and Marinoni will stay on the roof
-sks locks can be shared across all yak accessories
Mine has some defect where one of the sliders doesn't "stay" up. I'll have that fixed soon under warranty.
It's bad because
-once in a while a bike won't fit; usually smaller sizes, funny top tubes/frame designs
-the disadvantages of mounting behind the vehicle
-there is a frame "touch point" which keeps the bike secure, but will eventually probalby make a mark...no high end bikes should really be on this thing
-it has a fold down feature but I doubt that gets used, loaded with bikes it's heavy.
-limits back-access
-huge pain to store it when not in use. it's big, awkward, and heavy
-for some reason I think I read that this rack IS NOT allowed behind trailers or RV's - not "sturdy" enough to take the additional abuse that far back or something.
J
It's good because
-it's a "tray" type, so you can load pretty quick, especially the same bikes
-no major overhead lifting (if that's a concern)
-wheels stay on
-has a built in bottle opener ( I know I know )
-I trust the build quality and that those bikes won't be going anywhere
-fine for my "beater" or regular mtb, and kids bikes / wife bike. My "good" Scott mtb and Marinoni will stay on the roof
-sks locks can be shared across all yak accessories
Mine has some defect where one of the sliders doesn't "stay" up. I'll have that fixed soon under warranty.
It's bad because
-once in a while a bike won't fit; usually smaller sizes, funny top tubes/frame designs
-the disadvantages of mounting behind the vehicle
-there is a frame "touch point" which keeps the bike secure, but will eventually probalby make a mark...no high end bikes should really be on this thing
-it has a fold down feature but I doubt that gets used, loaded with bikes it's heavy.
-limits back-access
-huge pain to store it when not in use. it's big, awkward, and heavy
-for some reason I think I read that this rack IS NOT allowed behind trailers or RV's - not "sturdy" enough to take the additional abuse that far back or something.
J
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