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Total Bike Rack Buying Guide

Unfortunately we can't ride our bikes4.  What  shape  are  your  bikes?
everywhere. Sometimes we have to transport
our bikes from one place to another. In theYou must into consideration the size and
old days, people would use hodge-podgeshape of your bikes. If you are transporting
methods to tie their bikes to vehicles forchildren's bikes, for example, you will need
transport, but those days are long over! Withracks  that  will take that size of bicycles.
the advent of back racks, it is now possible
to  transport your bikes safely and securely.5.  Who  will  load the bicycles on the rack?
Bike racks come in many different styles andIt has to be convenient for the loader. The
uses. They also come in various prices. Youeasier the rack is to load unto the more
need to do a little investigation to see whatexpensive  the  rack.
fits your needs. You very well sped as much
as 300 dollars on a high quality bike rack or6.  How  strong  should  your  rack  be?
pick up one really cheap at bazaars or garage
sales. The one you pick will depend on yourIf you are loading heavy bikes, you will need
needs. Be sure to ask yourself the followingracks that can withstand the weight of the
questions.bike. They have to be made of sturdy
material. But the sturdier the material, the
1.  What  vehicle  will  be  used?pricier  the  rack.
You need to know where the bike rack will be7.  Should  it  be  lockable?
going. This is important because you need to
know how the rack will attach to yourIf you want added security for your bikes you
vehicle. Racks use different attachmentwill want to purchase racks that support
methods. You will have to choose one thatlocks  and  other  security  devices.
fits  your  vehicle.
8.  How often are you likely to use the rack?
2. How many bikes will you need to transport?
You need to know how often you will use the
Do you transport two or more bikes? If so,rack so that you can purchase one that can
you will want to buy attachments that willwithstand the rigors of travel. If you will
allow  more  than  one  bike  rack.not use it often, you will not have to
purchase  a  heavy-duty,  high  price  rack.
3.  Where  do  you  want  them  to be racked?
9.  How  much  do  you  want  to  spend?
Consider whether you want a roof, rear, or
sport  rack:Ultimately, everything boils down to your
budget. If you can't afford it, even if you
- Roof Racks These racks are attached at theneed it, it will have to wait. But don't be
top  of  a  vehicleafraid to save up if the cheaper alternatives
do not match up to your needs. Try to find a
- Rear Racks These racks attach to the rearrack that has only the features you need. If
of  vehicleit has bells and whistles you don't need,
don't buy it right away. It's fine to take
- Sport Trailers These are used to carry manyinto consideration features and functionality
bicyclesthat you might need in the future, for
example.



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