Bike Rack recommendations for HCH II ??
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Re: Bike Rack recommendations for HCH II ??
IMHO the best bike racks are the hitch mounts that hold the bike by the wheels and also clamp onto the bike frame, like this one:
or this one:
or this one:
Last edited by BigTuna; 10-03-2009 at 05:01 PM.
#12
Re: Bike Rack recommendations for HCH II ??
Trunk mounts scratch and dent your trunk. Some are not very secure at all, especially when carrying more than one bike.
Roof mounts make loading a heavy bike difficult and they tend to scratch up your roof. One must be very careful of LOW CLEARANCE areas when driving with a roof mount...(don't ask how I know...)
Hitch mounts that carry a bike by the frame are not too bad. They allow the bikes to swing but that can be minimized with some bungee cords. Carrying a women's bike that lacks a proper top-tube requires an adapter...
Roof mounts make loading a heavy bike difficult and they tend to scratch up your roof. One must be very careful of LOW CLEARANCE areas when driving with a roof mount...(don't ask how I know...)
Hitch mounts that carry a bike by the frame are not too bad. They allow the bikes to swing but that can be minimized with some bungee cords. Carrying a women's bike that lacks a proper top-tube requires an adapter...
Last edited by BigTuna; 10-03-2009 at 06:20 PM.
#13
Re: Bike Rack recommendations for HCH II ??
i can recomend this product as i have one myself, it is a detachable tow bar. when detached there are no signs of it being there. it is very useful and will only allow a cycle carrier to be attached to it, THEY ARE NOT MADE FOR TOWING !
Honda Civic Hybrid Cycle Carrier Towbar
Honda Civic Hybrid Cycle Carrier Towbar
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