After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.
Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and hold two bikes? I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and damaged the bike paint work.
Definitely not flashy, but I have not had any problems with the rhode gear super shuttle. Holds 2-3 bikes. I've attached it to a station wagon and to a sedan with no difficulty except that on some bikes the placement of the water bottle holder presents a challenge and also some bike designs (frame) require you to fenagle a little. But on balance, these are completely portable and inexpensive. The downside is serious though, which is security. Because it is not permanently afixed to the car, someone can take a knife and cut away the nylon straps; so it is great if you and not leaving your car and bike alone for more than a bit.
On 1/30/05 12:30 PM, in article [email hidden],
Edward Holt said:
After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.
Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and hold two bikes? I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and damaged the bike paint work.
After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.
Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and hold two bikes? I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and damaged the bike paint work.
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Edward Holt said:
After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.
Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and hold two bikes? I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and damaged the bike paint work.
I don't want one that requires a tow bar.
www.saris.com. Check out the Bones racks.
-- - Zilla Cary, NC (Remove XSPAM)
The Bones look good. Do you think I'll need the Protect-O-Pads that they manufacture to stop the bikes rubbing and damaging the paintwork?