Compare the different options to match your needs. Truck bed The truck bed carriers are easy-access options for carrying your bikes in the bed of your pick-up truck. This spare tire solution is compact, easy-to-install and carries 1-2 bikes. If your car has a spare tire on the rear of your car, you can mount a bike carrier directly on it. The Thule Buyer's Guide will tell if a rear door-mounted solution will work for your car. Please note that a rear door bike carrier does not fit all cars depending on the size, construction, used material and design of your car's rear door as well as on rear spoiler / windscreen wiper and other car-specific regulations. Foldable and easy to store when not in use, the carrier is mounted on the rear door of your car and can carry 1-4 bikes. Rear A rear door-mounted bike carrier is an ideal option if you don't have roof racks or a hitch on your car. They can carry 1-5 bikes, are easy to mount to your car and limit heavy and high lifting. Hitch Hitch-mounted bike carriers are the most common bike carriers. Please note that all roof-mounted bike carriers require rack or approved factory-installed crossbar systems. One carrier carries 1 bike only, but you can mount additional carriers on your roof to transport more bikes or other gear.
The carrier is mounted on the roof, giving you full access to the trunk of your car. Mount location Roof A roof-mounted bike carrier is a common carrier used to transport race bikes, but can be used with other bikes as well. If you choose one of our easy-to-use strap. Bell offers a number of different ways to transport your bike by car.
Thule Raceway PRO - Strong, secure, and easy-to-use premium hanging-style trunk bike rack. Perfect for the office or at home, the Solo Bike Rack is equipped with rubber contact points throughout to keep the frame of your bike looking like new. Almost an old gal Pinedale, WY false Fast and easy. The bungee cord idea from one reviewer might be the way to go, but it's a disappointing kluge given the price of the rack. They pop off, or get stuck in the wrong position, and when they do behave and let you secure them, a strong wind on the highway will twist them out of shape so they no longer do the job. Two: as other reviews note, those no-sway cages need a redesign. I am a small woman, so it's pretty heavy for me and the dials or knobs that tighten the cables are hard on small hands if you want the cables good and taut.
The design is kind on the car, pretty simple and versatile, which is why my favorite bike shop ordered it for me. For example don't stand under the rack when you're closing the back hatch (like another reviewer, I got conked). 3 This is my first bike rack, so there's probably a lot I need to learn.