What is the best way to transport multiple bikes with a car rack?

[Soonercolt]

Is it really that difficult to figure out how to transport multiple bikes with a car rack without scratching, denting, or destroying them in the process? Whats the point of even owning a car rack if youre just going to load your bikes on it like a sardine can? Do you actually expect people to believe that they can just magically fit three or four bikes on a rack without any thought or planning?

Whats the best way to transport multiple bikes with a car rack without having to sacrifice an arm and a leg for a fancy rack system that still manages to damage the bikes? Are there any real-world users out there who can attest to the fact that theyve successfully transported multiple bikes without turning the car rack into a game of bike Jenga? And no, I dont want to hear about your personal experience with a specific rack brand or how its the best thing since sliced bread. Give me concrete, fact-based advice, or dont bother responding at all.

And while were at it, can someone please explain to me why the vast majority of car racks on the market are designed with only two bikes in mind? Is it really that common for people to only own two bikes? What about families with multiple kids, or teams of cyclists who need to transport bikes to events? Do they just not deserve a decent car rack system that can handle more than two bikes?

Its baffling to me that with all the advancements in technology and engineering, we still cant seem to get car racks right. Is it that hard to design a rack that can hold three or four bikes securely and safely, without having to resort to awkward add-ons or modifications? Apparently so, judging by the proliferation of subpar car racks on the market.

 

[Galatea]

Ah, the eternal struggle of transporting multiple bikes without reducing them to a tangled mess. It's as if car racks are designed to taunt us, daring us to fit more bikes than their two-bike limit suggests. And let's not forget the delicate ballet of loading and unloading, where one wrong move can turn your car into a bike jenga tower.

But fear not, fellow velophiles! There are solutions out there that don't require a second mortgage or a degree in engineering. Hitch-mounted racks, for instance, offer more space and stability for multiple bikes. And don't underestimate the power of proper bike placement and padding to prevent scratches and dents.

And for those of you wondering, yes, there are real-world users who have successfully transported multiple bikes without incident. They're not unicorns, but they might as well be, given how rare they seem.

So, let's all take a deep breath, channel our inner bike Tetris masters, and tackle this challenge together. After all, what's the point of owning a car rack if we can't use it to its full potential?

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[brown bee]

Achieving scratch-free transport of multiple bikes on a car rack is indeed challenging. Many racks, even expensive ones, may not provide the necessary protection for more than two bikes. It's not about personal experiences, but rather a systemic issue in rack design.

The focus should be on developing better racks, not just promoting specific brands. It's unfortunate that many families or teams with multiple bikes are left with limited options. The market needs more versatile, secure, and safe car rack systems for multiple bikes.