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Published: October 26, 2006
Bike racks are made so you can travel afar with your bike and a few of your family and friends bikes too. Whether you drive a car, truck, jeep, van, or hatchback there is a bike rack for you. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, there are different bike rack options.
A buyer should look for certain facts when choosing a bike rack.
All bike racks begin relatively affordable in price, but like many things, there are higher end products. The higher priced ones may or may not be what you are looking for; you may not need some qualities. In some cases, you may want to spend a little more. The prices given are rounded out to provide a general idea of how much you may be spending.
Some common qualities to look for in any type of bike rack are as follows:
Trunk bike racks are commonly used, relatively inexpensive, and fit a variety of vehicles and bike sizes. As the name implies, the truck rack is a rear mounted rack that fits over the trunk of a car. Trunk racks are appropriate for a sedan, wagon, hatchback, minivan, or SUV. These are easy to install and hold nearly all types of bike frames. They fold up nicely for storage. Some have folding arms that can be lowered out of the way when not in use. Trunk bike racks can cost between $55 to $135, depending on the number of bikes you'll need to transport and the quality of materials used. Steal and iron are higher quality materials that cost more money, but will last longer.
Roof Bike Racks can be installed on nearly all types of vehicles, excluding pickup trucks and jeep vehicles. Some roof racks may require some drilling. Be sure to look for rubber mounting brackets, so that the rack will not do any damage to the paint job. Roof racks are relatively lower in price, beginning at $35 and can cost up to $125. The price of the bike racks depends on the amount of bikes you will be holding and the type of materials the rack is made of. The lower priced roof bike racks only hold one bike at a time. Also, they may require you to remove the front tire of the bike in able to secure the bike to the rack. Other cons roof bikes rack may have are that your vehicle and along with the height of the bikes may not fit under some over hangs or in parking garages. The weight of multiple bikes has the chance of damaging the roof of the vehicle. Roof bike racks commonly will hold any size wheel and bike frame, with little or no adjusting.
Spare Tire Mount Bike Racks attach right in or around the spare tire, most with or without the cover on. Spare tire racks range in price from $50 to $150. The price of the rack depends on how many bikes it can hold, the style of the rack, and what the rack is made from. These racks are appropriate only for vehicles that have spare tires at the rear, such as jeeps, some SUV's and minivans. Not many bike racks are appropriate for Jeep vehicles, but spare tire mount bike racks are great for Jeeps.
Pickup Truck Bed Bike Racks hold one to two bikes. More than one rack may be used, given the size of the bed. These are very easy to install because they adjust in length and width to fit most any truck bed. No drilling is required in any pickup truck bed bike rack. These racks are slightly higher in price, ranging from $65 to $140. There is an advantage in using a proper bike rack, as opposed to simply tossing them in the pickup bed; the bikes can be locked, preventing theft and the bikes will not slide from side to side, preventing damage.
Rear Hitch Bike Racks most often hold two to five bikes. These racks are great for hatchback vehicles because even with the rack on, the rear door can still be opened. These racks fall in pricing from $99 to $175. There are some high end rear hitch bike racks that have some advantages to the lower cost ones. One for around $315 has a swinging motion that moves all the bikes over to the side, completely out of the way with no lifting. This allows you to get into the hatchback easily.
If you are a road traveler and want to bring your bike along for the ride, a bike rack will ensure it will get there taking up no room in the vehicle at all. Commonly, bike racks come with the option of adding ski and snowboard attachments. Enjoy the open road, the sights, the sounds, and be sure to take your bike along for the ride because it can take you places a car cannot.
"Bicycle Racks for Cars." Dero Bike Racks. 25 Oct. 2006 .
Bike Rack King. 2005. Systems King Inc. 25 Oct. 2006 .
"Bike Racks." A1 Auto Tracks. Thule Bike Racks, Yakima bicycle racks, Swagman hitch mount bike racks, Spare tire bike racks, Roof rack and trunk bike racks. 25 Oct. 2006 .
Bike Rack Shops. 2006. 25 Oct. 2006 .
All bike racks begin relatively affordable in price, but like many things, there are higher end products. The higher priced ones may or may not be what you are looking for; you may not need some qualities. In some cases, you may want to spend a little more. The prices given are rounded out to provide a general idea of how much you may be spending.
Some common qualities to look for in any type of bike rack are as follows:
- Easy installation- should be printed on the product. Most bike racks use a system of straps or adjustable poles; however a few require otherwise. You probably do not want to drill holes in your vehicle, so look for a bike rack which doesn't require you to do so.
- Number of bikes- most bike racks hold at least two to three bikes. Some of the roof and truck bed bike racks only hold one.
- Easy storage- you want to be able to store your bike rack when you are not using it. Look for a bike rack that folds up easily.
- Locks- most bike rack models have the option of adding a lock for an additional cost. It is clearly a good idea to ensure that your bike(s) are not stolen.
- Rubber mounting- this will protect your cars finish and the bikes.
- Size of bike frame- some bike racks only hold the average size bike frame. If you have children's bikes and larger adult bikes, it is a good idea to look for rack that can hold various sizes of bike frames.
- Size of wheel- some bike racks only holds the average size bike wheel. If you have a larger or smaller wheel size, look for a bike rack that has adjustable fasteners.
Trunk bike racks are commonly used, relatively inexpensive, and fit a variety of vehicles and bike sizes. As the name implies, the truck rack is a rear mounted rack that fits over the trunk of a car. Trunk racks are appropriate for a sedan, wagon, hatchback, minivan, or SUV. These are easy to install and hold nearly all types of bike frames. They fold up nicely for storage. Some have folding arms that can be lowered out of the way when not in use. Trunk bike racks can cost between $55 to $135, depending on the number of bikes you'll need to transport and the quality of materials used. Steal and iron are higher quality materials that cost more money, but will last longer.
Roof Bike Racks can be installed on nearly all types of vehicles, excluding pickup trucks and jeep vehicles. Some roof racks may require some drilling. Be sure to look for rubber mounting brackets, so that the rack will not do any damage to the paint job. Roof racks are relatively lower in price, beginning at $35 and can cost up to $125. The price of the bike racks depends on the amount of bikes you will be holding and the type of materials the rack is made of. The lower priced roof bike racks only hold one bike at a time. Also, they may require you to remove the front tire of the bike in able to secure the bike to the rack. Other cons roof bikes rack may have are that your vehicle and along with the height of the bikes may not fit under some over hangs or in parking garages. The weight of multiple bikes has the chance of damaging the roof of the vehicle. Roof bike racks commonly will hold any size wheel and bike frame, with little or no adjusting.
Spare Tire Mount Bike Racks attach right in or around the spare tire, most with or without the cover on. Spare tire racks range in price from $50 to $150. The price of the rack depends on how many bikes it can hold, the style of the rack, and what the rack is made from. These racks are appropriate only for vehicles that have spare tires at the rear, such as jeeps, some SUV's and minivans. Not many bike racks are appropriate for Jeep vehicles, but spare tire mount bike racks are great for Jeeps.
Pickup Truck Bed Bike Racks hold one to two bikes. More than one rack may be used, given the size of the bed. These are very easy to install because they adjust in length and width to fit most any truck bed. No drilling is required in any pickup truck bed bike rack. These racks are slightly higher in price, ranging from $65 to $140. There is an advantage in using a proper bike rack, as opposed to simply tossing them in the pickup bed; the bikes can be locked, preventing theft and the bikes will not slide from side to side, preventing damage.
Rear Hitch Bike Racks most often hold two to five bikes. These racks are great for hatchback vehicles because even with the rack on, the rear door can still be opened. These racks fall in pricing from $99 to $175. There are some high end rear hitch bike racks that have some advantages to the lower cost ones. One for around $315 has a swinging motion that moves all the bikes over to the side, completely out of the way with no lifting. This allows you to get into the hatchback easily.
If you are a road traveler and want to bring your bike along for the ride, a bike rack will ensure it will get there taking up no room in the vehicle at all. Commonly, bike racks come with the option of adding ski and snowboard attachments. Enjoy the open road, the sights, the sounds, and be sure to take your bike along for the ride because it can take you places a car cannot.
"Bicycle Racks for Cars." Dero Bike Racks. 25 Oct. 2006 .
Bike Rack King. 2005. Systems King Inc. 25 Oct. 2006 .
"Bike Racks." A1 Auto Tracks. Thule Bike Racks, Yakima bicycle racks, Swagman hitch mount bike racks, Spare tire bike racks, Roof rack and trunk bike racks. 25 Oct. 2006 .
Bike Rack Shops. 2006. 25 Oct. 2006 .
