When looking for a bicycle rack for your vehicle, you might be overwhelmed by the choices. Should you choose a roof mount, a trunk mount, or a hitch mount rack? This article describes the pros and cons of these different types of racks, some of which are not obvious until you have experience using them. For example, are you a forgetful person? If so, then you might want to reconsider a roof mount rack, because you can't forget you have a bike on top of your car, less you run into a low hanging tree limb or attempt to pull your car into the garage before taking off the bikes.
Image provided by "How to carry a penny-farthing on a car" (David Hawgood) / CC BY-SA 2.0The cheapest and simplest type of bicycle rack is the trunk mount type. Using one is definitely better than throwing your bike in the back seat (getting grease stains out of your seats is next to impossible), but these types of racks have limitations.
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A more expensive option is a hitch mount rack. These hold 2-5 bicycles depending on the type, and attach to the hitch on your vehicle. If your vehicle does not have a hitch receiver, you will need to buy one, which for my vehicle costs an extra $130.
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Before you buy a hitch mount rack, verify that it fits your car, but also verify that the clearance is acceptable. Some are low to the ground and can cause problems on vehicles with low clearance. I had to replace a hitch mount rack because it repeatedly scraped against the steep incline of my driveway and got damaged.
Roof mount racks are usually a little more expensive than the hitch mount types. Again, they only work for certain types of vehicles, so check the manufacturer's website to see if it fits your vehicle.Â
Yakima HighRoller Rooftop Upright Bike Rack
Roof mount racks come in two main types, fork mount and upright. With a fork mount, you take off the front wheel and attach the fork to the rack. With an upright mount, there is no need to take off the wheels. The bike stands upright and attaches to the rack by the frame or the crank.
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