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Old 03-12-2006, 08:05 AM
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Real Name: Bubo scandiacus
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Default Re: HCH2 with a trailer hitch and bike rack

Yep. I bought the hitch from a local auto accessory store, the rack and locks from orsracksdirect.com, and the bike from a local bike shop.

One more thing, after driving around with the rack folded up today, it looks like it should extract minimal mileage hit (maybe 0.5-0.8mpg due solely to the high weight - approx 50lbs for the rack and 30lbs for the hitch). Yesterday when I went riding, it was windy so my mpg wasn't so good but I can't tell if it was from hauling the bike around. Today should be much calmer and I'll be going for another ride. This solution is far superior IMHO to a roof rack as far as mileage is concerned, but it does cost more. On the other hand you don't risk dropping your bike on the top of your roof and scratching the paint.

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