subject: New bike racks: designs for almost every vehicle [print this page] If you love driving, but driving a truck, four wheel drive, hatchback or sports cars, you may have found it difficult to carry cycles on or in the vehicle.
conventional racks are generally not well adapted to the characteristics of rear-mounted spare tires, children less aerodynamic car roof, or fiberglass. But many new projects worth a look. Everyone keeps bikes safe and secure without straps or hooks, and allows even open the trunk, behind doors or tailgate.
For each type, or we tried to load the bikes and roador Once we receive feedback from industry experts. Everyone keeps all types of bicycles. The cost models twobike range from $ 40 to $ 200 Look for these rack outfitters and recreational bike shops (for types harder to find, we mentioned the brand name). Most of them are quickly installed with simple tools, some require drilling.
Some racks are equipped with devices to deter thieves, but it is a good idea to secure all the bikes and the racks with additional locks. For pickups, a rack in the back. Instead of throwing the bike in the truck bed full size or compact, terminal to a heavy steel bar rack type
To remain words, some models rely solely on the pressure against the walls of the truck (note: too much pressure to bend the walls). Other parts of the straps attach to the wall with some screws.
Bikes lock to rack, but only a block on the car rack. Expect to pay $ 90 to $ 100 for a two-bike rack, $ 20 to $ 30 each for additional bike owners.
For four-wheel drive, hanging rack for spare parts. Southern California architect Olivor Tom came up with the rack on the right for its four-wheel drive. Thurs slightly tilted "weapons", attached to the edge of the rear mounted spare.
To connect the meter long metal arms, Olivor has two more holes in the spare parts and rhyme. (Most of the rims have five holes, but only three are used to assemble the parts.) An arrow on one end of each rubber-coated arm slipping through a hole, and then through the bridge assembly, fastened with a nut in July (Any four-wheel drive, you may need to drill 1/2-inch holes in the mountains to make room for extra screws).
Fasten your arms as high as possible so that bicycles have enough space, you must guide the children during a deep or heat, or a steep driveway. And remember that weapons are only as strong as mounting the tire, something to consider if you plan to make a pair of bicycles through streets full of heavy grooves. For added security, a wire cable (not included) through the bicycle frame and mounting tires. When not using your arms, you can drive home.
To order by mail, send $ 44.50 ($ 46.50 in California) for the 5th Wheel Bike Rack, 727 Otoo Street, San Clemente, California 92672. For vehicles with problems. This design slips securely into a standard trailer jack-square type. An adapter for the lightweight hooks are also available,
The heavy steel unit (model two bike weighs 14 pounds) is 38 inches tall column topped by a main street, with padding, foot-long arms to keep the bike. The slide base deep suspension so that the rack could not, it locks with a padlock (included).The column remove the rear of the car by several inches, keeping it away from bicycles and car's paint job. (For the truck, slide it all out to open the tailgate).
Slider The bike costs about $ 130 for two-cycle, $ 240 for four. For the retailer, call (800) 822-7537 California (800) 522-7537 elsewhere.
For "aero" cars. Good news if you want a modular multi-purpose rack, but do not have rain gutters on the roof to fix it: You can use the clips that hook around the edge of the door frame. The stand attaches to the clip, several clips match the make and model of your car. Racketeering and four clips to sell for about $ 125, bike mount is $ 45 to $ 75 extra.
The shell of fiberglass. Since shells often lack gutters or openings clip attachment for modular shelves, try artificial gutters, brackets, plastic-aluminum or steel. The bolt brackets in place on the sides or top of Shell, Inside, washers (supplied) to prevent leaks. A standard modular rack slides in parentheses. This means that you can use the same rack on your skin as it makes the gutter-equipped car.
As for the four-wheel drive system, gutters artificial material is only as strong as you are screwed. Rigid fiberglass works well, but avoid vague shells fiberglass or tin. A series of four, enough for a rack is about $ 35 you usually have to buy the same brand as your rack.
