If itвЂ™s difficult to lift a bike to shoulder height, aka: the required distance from the ground to hang the bike from a mast-style rack, we strongly recommend the easier to load platform hitch rack. The former is a spec tied to the hanging-style racks for both trunk and hitch locations while the latter applies to our entire line-up of platform hitch racks.ДЄn additional consideration regarding bike weight is maneuverability. Here at Saris our bike racks are divided into two weight classes: 1) car racks that can carry bikes up to 35 pounds and 2) car racks that can carry bikes up to 60 pounds. When in doubt, contact the bikeвЂ™s manufacturer for a bike-specific recommendation.ДЄlmost all car racks list the maximum bike weight in their specs, and for good reason: to protect you, your car, your bike and everyone else traveling around you. Unsure if this feature matters for you? Follow this general rule: if your bike has a carbon frame, opt for at platform rack. ThatвЂ™s why we make bike carriers that cater to both persuasions: car racks that hold the bike by its frame (aka: hanging, or mast-style) and those that do not, instead transporting bikes by their wheels (aka: platform, or tray-style). Most bike owners have strong feelings about whether they are comfortable with a car rack coming into contact with the frame of their bicycle. Here are three central questions to get started: Now that weвЂ™ve got the mount location figured out, letвЂ™s dig deeper into which car rack is right for your bike. Here at Saris we only manufacture trunk and hitch racks, and will touch on the benefits of each below.ДЄnd if youвЂ™re looking for something specific to fit inside vans, SUVs and trucks, we have the Traps Single and Traps Triple Track.

When starting your search for a new bike rack, the best place to start is by asking yourself: where on your car do you want to carry bikes? In the car rack world, there are three locations to choose from: trunk, hitch and roof. And while these are also considered вЂњbike racksвЂќ, our bike racks attach to vehicles to transport your collection of bikes wherever the compass may lead. Often times when someone hears the phrase вЂњbike rackвЂќ they may picture a rack that attaches to a bike or a bicycle parking rack (although we make those too). What Is A Bike Rack? A bike rack is a type of bicycle accessory that attaches to a vehicle to transport one or more bikes. Now itвЂ™s time to find a car rack for your bike. YouвЂ™ve got a bike and now you and your bicycle are ready to hit the road and explore вЂ“ welcome to the club! YouвЂ™re almost done making all these big, bike-related decisions.

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