Comments for 2 Bike Hitch Rack

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

The Thule T2 trailer hitch mount system is by far the best setup I have used. It is easy to put on and easy to load and unload the bikes. It is also very solid and sturdy. The best part is nothing touches the frame of the bike.

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by BigE

BigE — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

Change the hitch. Get a type III, 2" receiver. Then get a rack with a locking system, including
the hitch pin. The more expensive ones can move out of the way of the door. Consider the time you are spending on this, and Uhaul probably can install
the hitch in 1 hour and $150.

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by Max Cruise

Max Cruise — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

I used to put my 62 cm framed Lotus inside my 1988 Pontiac Grand Am. Removed both wheels and one pedal. Bike went in sideways behind the seat.
Here is the receiver hitch rack I use on my Hyundai Elantra.
I use a locking hitch pin and a cable and lock to secure the bike to the hitch. Thread the cable through the loops for the safety chains.
I carry my $2,600 Waterford in this manner.
Otherwise look at racks from yakima, thule, and saris.
Good Luck
You will not wear out the quick release or the seat post. Consider, a quick release runs about $20 and a new vehicle will run $20,000. Seems cheaper replacing the skewer once a year than springing for a new vehicle.

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by John M

John M — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

The safest way to carry a bike is inside the vehicle. Lay a blanket down over a plastic sheet. Remove the front wheel and but the side with the gears on up. I would not let an expensive bike on a rack for very long. Even if it’s inside cover it up so people can’t see it. Removing the skewer won’t hurt anything.

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by wle Å†│ã∩╬α ░░▒▓▓▒░░

wle Å†│ã∩╬α ░░▒▓▓▒░░ — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

so many words
what is wrong with the standard ‘trunk mount’ $40 rack, adjusted to fit the back door of the blazer
if you can;t mount this right, i wouldn;t trust you to mount anything else right either

i would still put it inside the car
won;t wear the quick release or the seat post out

also i think if all you did was ‘measure the space’ you need to really try it – put the bike in there

it doesn;t go in the back end
it goes right behind the front seats sideways

"(the twin to the GMC Jimmy)" – uh, so what?

wle

Comment on The best way to car carry a $1600 bike? by Tex T

Tex T — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 01:07:38 +0000

Why don’t you just carry it in your car? I just put mine in the trunk, it fits without the front wheel. I have a VW Jetta.

Comment on Which bike rack is better for a 2007 Honda CR-V: Yakima or Saris? by mtskier

mtskier — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:24:52 +0000

Do you have a spare tire mounted on the back of your CRV? If you do, a trunk rack won’t work. But you can mount a bike rack to your spare tire, which really is your best option.

Thule Spare Me
http://www.backcountryracks.com/thule-spare-me-bike-rack-963.html

Comment on Which bike rack is better for a 2007 Honda CR-V: Yakima or Saris? by djaca70

djaca70 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:24:52 +0000

Get a roof rack made by Thule, best fit, best warranty (lifetime), and best performance.

Comment on Can you transfer a trailer hitch from car to car? by Richard G

Richard G — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:13:22 +0000

…Not necessarily….Different cars have different Frame configurations, and Hitches are custom made for a certain car..not "universal fit"..

Comment on Can you transfer a trailer hitch from car to car? by Bill

Bill — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:13:22 +0000

No it will not fit the hitch for the beetle is very specific to that car, Nissan Xterra had a full frame under car, Bettle is what they consider a unibody, Look up curt mfg or Drawtite for the proper fitment