Bike Rack?
Q: I'm looking for an easy to use bike rack for my car. I want something that's secure, affordable, but that's easy to take on and off. I would also like the kind that fit onto the trunk or back of the car. I'm not a big fan of the ones that go on top the
A: I'm not sure what you may consider to be affordable. But my experience is that the less expensive racks are more flimsy and not as secure. They will also be more likely to mark your vehicle.
Any bike transported externally, uncovered (mounted
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bungee stretch web for bike cargo racksCustomer Reviews
Cargo NetI love this thing. I bought it to cover a rear basket that I had purchased, and I use it way more by itself these days. This thing is great. I questioned the plastic hooks as well, but so far so good (I've had it for maybe 2 or 3 months). it's nice to be able to move the hooks and adjust for different things you're carrying. It's inexpensive and great quality. Highly recommended if you ever carry anything on your bike rack.
not bad
somewhat useful, but the hooks are not attached to the net in any permanent way.
Awesome
This cargo net is cheap but very useful. I mostly use it to secure my purse (wrapped in plastic bag) and lock+cable when I'm riding my bike. I bet I can hold a lot more things in it too...like textbooks in the future. Must buy!
Great addition to my rack
This cargo net works amazingly well on my bike rack, better than the bunjee cords I had been using. Much better actually. I highly recommend this product.
Hooks not an issue for me
Simple device, a cargo net made from bungee cords. Some other people have mentioned that the removable hooks were an issue for them. I'm found during my use that the hooks stay in place quite well even when the net is not stretched out. In fact, I like the flexibility of being able to move the hooks around on the net, give you many more tie down options on the bike frame and rack. Overall this is a very handy device for hauling stuff on your bike.
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For use with Delta Leonardo, protects wall from rear tire marksCustomer Reviews
Much to be desiredI purchased this product to go along with the Delta bike rack. Yes, it will keep your tire off the wall and I suppose it is somewhat complementary in style to the rack in that they both display a similar curve. But there is much to be desired here. The piece is only about six inches long and therefore will only separate wall from tire at that one point where the bike is completely suspended from the rack. Since the securing of the bike in the rack requires a higher lift and then a lowering to its final resting point it would have been better to have a tray of some length that the rear tire could roll in as you secure the bike in the rack. And of course since it is so short that you are out of luck if you try to hang a different bike whose wheels aren't separated by the exact same distance.
Another complaint is that this item is just a solid piece of translucent plastic whereas the rack is metal, so when you see them on the wall it's not quite obvious that they were meant to go together. Lastly the attachment to the wall is via an adhesive pad. There is no hole for anchoring it more securely and of course when you get a new bike and need to have the rack and tray at a different distance from each other you'll likely damage the wall trying to relocate it.
Great purchase
This is necessary if you want to preserve the wall that you hang your bike on. This prevents the bike from scracthing the walls.
Good Product........but, not for me.
Actually, this little gadget is well made and probably appropriate for some folks. I bought it together with the wall-mount bracket from the same manufacturer. Unless you mount the wall-bracket...which is used to hang the bike by the front wheel....as low as possible to the garage floor, it could be an effort for some to secure the bike in place. Once you've accomplished that and assuming you've positioned the wall-bracket as low on your garage wall as possible, you will have to satisfy yourself with the bike protruding from the wall and quite possibly relinquishing valuable horizontal/floor space in your garage. In those cases where this might not be an issue, I think it would be worthwhile to consider. However, just won't work for me.
Effective edition to your bicycle hook
This piece effectively keeps tire tracks off the wall when hanging your bike from a hook. Very sturdy design.
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The Yakima Chain Straps stretch to secure your bike to its mount. The Chain Straps are compatible with hitch-mount bike racks that feature the SwitchBlade cradle, including the FullSwing, SlickRoc, BackSwing, and Kingpin series hitch-mount racks. Compatible with 2003 Yakima hitch mount racks as well.Customer Reviews
kotoThe holes of this strap are too small to fit into the rack of my yakima bike rack.
Bike Rack Straps
Work with my bike rack, however they are slightly different then the originals (a bit harder to put on and off). This was the best site I found that carried the straps. I bought my bike rack at Dicks Sporting Goods, but they don't carry the extra straps.
OEM replacement - EXCELLENT!
Down here in lower, slower Florida the sun and salt air conspire to destroy any compound exposed to the elements. My original chain straps, in continuous use and exposed 24/7 to the elements for the past four years, are nearing their useful existence, evidenced by minute cracks when pulled to attach my bikes to my Yakima hitch rack.
These straps are essential to maintaining safe transportation of my beloved two-wheel carbon fiber, titanium and steel babies.
They are OEM replacements and inexpensive. Do yourself a favor, keep a spare set on hand or replace your rack's aging straps today!
Perfectly fine replacement straps
We needed replacement straps for our bike rack and could not find them in a local retail store. Unfortunately we waited until we were just about to go on vacation so we paid for overnight shipping. It was ridiculously expensive for a few straps. The straps are just like the ones we had on the rack, so they are great.
yakima bike straps
I recently purchased these Yakima bike straps #2412 for my hitch bike carrier. One size does not fit all models. The holes were way too small to fit over the cradle. I have been unable to find replacement straps from any Yakima dealer in our surrounding area. But after much research, I think I finally found the correct size straps from a place in Texas called Rack Outfitters. The correct size strap is #8820103 and $8.00 for 2. My bike rack is a Big Horn 4 hitch model - 2002.
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Perfect for securing bicycles to your car rack. 2-pack of Sure Straps with Allen's tough webbing design offers security.Customer Reviews
OK PRODUCTNICE STRAPS. HOWEREVER IT DID NOT COME WITH THE CLIPS TO HOOK ON THE TRUNK LID OF THE CAR.
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David Byrne next to one of his city-approved bike racks. The proscribed designs, right. (GR Christmas) Back in the summer of 2008, when the city installed
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New bike racks lock out thieves
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Make bicycle​ helmets mandatory Every day as I trudge to main campus, I see students on bicycles zip by, eager to make it to class on time and nab that perfect spot on the bike rack. |
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