Hitch Mount Bike Racks For Your Vehicle

1. Hitch Mount Bike Racks For Your Vehicle Because these racks are not roof mounted, height restrictions will be a thing of the past. The Hitch Mount bike rack is mounted at the rear of the vehicle making it lightweight and aerodynamic. Can the rack operate damage free when mounted on the spare tire? Is the rack high enough off the ground? Look at the design of your vehicle. No matter what you do, always make sure you check the safety of the rack, your bikes and your vehicle. There are so many different things you need to look at when deciding on a hitch mount rack. Deciding On The Right Bike Rack For Your Bike With the many different styles and designs these bikes come in, you can easily find one suitable for your bike frame. Single Arm Hitch Bike Racks These racks are great for transporting Road bikes, Kids bikes, women's bikes and Mountain bikes. They are easy to install and car carry about 5 bikes at a time. • There are two different designs to choose from: • Rotatable Cradles • Single, fixed Cradles

2. Dual-arm Hitch Bike Racks This rack can also hold up to 5 bikes and is very sturdy. These racks supports your bikes evenly en gives an equal amount of space between them when transported. Standard frames as well as alternative frames can be supported with this frame. The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Racks Cons • The rear door may be blocked. • Some models are heavy and can influence gas. • Rack may cover parts of the license place and taillights which could pose a problem. • Rack increases vehicle's length which means that the driver must be on the lookout constantly to avoid any accidents. Pros • The rack is pretty simple to install. • No heavy bike lifting needed as it is not roof mounted. • It is not attached to your vehicle permanently so it can be easily removed when necessary. • Rack can be folded in while still mounted for easy storage.

3. You should also take a look at the security and make sure that it is easy to install. Some other things you should know about these rack are whether or not they have an anti-rattle feature. If it does have that feature, make sure you know exactly how to use it. There are so many different racks available today, but again, it is very important that you choose wisely. If you do not make sure you are on the right track with your rack, your vehicle and bikes may be damaged and that is the last thing you would want on your great outdoor trip. Take your time in deciding and ask a professional if you are not sure what you should do.