Bike rack security

There are locking hitch pins that prevent theft of rack. Many hitch
racks havve provision form padlock. Get a roof rack. Bikes stay cleaner
with less chance of damage. Also quicker to put on or remove

"Daves" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I'm looking at buying a hitch mounted bike rack and was curious about the
safety of these contraptions. Can I lock the rack to the car?

Yes. There are locks designed for this. You might want to check out a
local Uhaul, or visit the towing section of an auto parts store.

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Can lock the
bikes to the rack (with my regular lock, probably)?

Most likely. If there's no place on the rack itself to attack a lock or
cable, take it to a body shop or some place where an experienced welder can
attach a small hoop or something.

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This will be used for
travelling and I want to know that if I leave my bike on the rack it will

be

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there when I get back.

Unfortunately, you'll never know, because if somebody really wants your
bike, or your car for that matter, and they have the tools and time, they'll
get it. Having a bike hanging off the back of your car just makes it that
much more noticable.

You'll also have to worry about theives stealing parts off your bike, such
as the seat, lights, computer, tires, whatever.

I'm not too wild about roof mounted racks, however, they do tend to keep
bikes out of reach, thus make it less likely for the casual theif to fiddle
with.

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Any comment would be appreciated.

Some places you can rent a bike. Otherwise, if at all possible, cram the
thing in your car, trailer, or some other enclosed place.

Pagan

On Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:48:56 -0230, "Daves" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm looking at buying a hitch mounted bike rack and was curious about the
safety of these contraptions. Can I lock the rack to the car? Can lock the
bikes to the rack (with my regular lock, probably)? This will be used for
travelling and I want to know that if I leave my bike on the rack it will be
there when I get back. Any comment would be appreciated.

every legal hitch has two chain holes. a long cable bike lock
would be perfect.
....thehick

"Daves" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I'm looking at buying a hitch mounted bike rack and was curious about the
safety of these contraptions. Can I lock the rack to the car? Can lock the
bikes to the rack (with my regular lock, probably)? This will be used for
travelling and I want to know that if I leave my bike on the rack it will
be there when I get back. Any comment would be appreciated.

The one is lockable and always is when in use. I can also lock the bikes to
the rack - and do if travelling where they would be left unattended.

Cheers, helen s

Quoted message said:

There are locking hitch pins that prevent theft of rack. Many hitch
racks havve provision form padlock.

Channeling Red Cloud much?

Me use talking keys to take usenet scalp.

After losing to thieves two bikes off hitch mounted bike racks, I now
have a Yakima roof mounted rack. The lock is built in to the device to
which the bike's front fork attaches. Being up high, the bike is also
hard to get to.

However, DO NOT take your vehicle with bike on rough off-road
situations where you'll get a lot of sway. The first time I did that
with my Jeep Liberty, the bike's carbon fiber fork bent badly and bike
almost fell off the rack. Cost $450 to replace the fork. Chalk that
one up to experience.

The roof rack has the added advantage that when the Jeep with bike is
towed behind my diesel powered motor home, the bike picks up no exhaust
oil like it used to when rear mounted on the hitch.

Dave from Irvine, CA

Thanks for all the feedback. The roof rack is not a great option because my
partner is only 5'3".
I really just want to make it difficult for thieves. I know if they're
determined, they'll get the bikes.

"DC1999" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

After losing to thieves two bikes off hitch mounted bike racks, I now
have a Yakima roof mounted rack. The lock is built in to the device to
which the bike's front fork attaches. Being up high, the bike is also
hard to get to.

However, DO NOT take your vehicle with bike on rough off-road
situations where you'll get a lot of sway. The first time I did that
with my Jeep Liberty, the bike's carbon fiber fork bent badly and bike
almost fell off the rack. Cost $450 to replace the fork. Chalk that
one up to experience.

The roof rack has the added advantage that when the Jeep with bike is
towed behind my diesel powered motor home, the bike picks up no exhaust
oil like it used to when rear mounted on the hitch.

Dave from Irvine, CA

What kind of fork costs $450? I got a nice carbon touring/cross fork
with disc mounts from Nashbar for $140. Regular carbon road forks had
be easily had for <$100. I prefer the upright roof mount simply
because I can ride as soon as I take the bike off. I've driven off
road with no problems. Not rockcrawling but moderate off road.

Daves said:

Thanks for all the feedback. The roof rack is not a great option because my
partner is only 5'3".
I really just want to make it difficult for thieves. I know if they're
determined, they'll get the bikes.

"DC1999" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

After losing to thieves two bikes off hitch mounted bike racks, I now
have a Yakima roof mounted rack. The lock is built in to the device to
which the bike's front fork attaches. Being up high, the bike is also
hard to get to.

However, DO NOT take your vehicle with bike on rough off-road
situations where you'll get a lot of sway. The first time I did that
with my Jeep Liberty, the bike's carbon fiber fork bent badly and bike
almost fell off the rack. Cost $450 to replace the fork. Chalk that
one up to experience.

The roof rack has the added advantage that when the Jeep with bike is
towed behind my diesel powered motor home, the bike picks up no exhaust
oil like it used to when rear mounted on the hitch.

Dave from Irvine, CA

My partner is only 5'1". She opens the door and stands on the sill (uk)
"rocker cover???" (US)

Julesh

Julesh said:

My partner is only 5'1". She opens the door and stands on the sill
(uk) "rocker cover???" (US)

Other way around? (Or maybe, "door board"?)