Re: [RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-02 Thread Bruce Baker 
The only way to go is the 1up USA. I have had Kuat, Thule, Yakima and none
compare tot he ease of the 1 up

On Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 12:00 AM LeRoy  wrote:

> As detailed in a recent post (
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rbw-owners-bunch/BMwnMT8KlG4), my
> be-fendered 59cm Clem is an awkwardly tight fit in my recently-acquired
> Jeep Cherokee. As a result, I'm hitch-mounted bike-rack shopping (and hitch
> shopping as well!). My requirements in a rack are:
> 1) must securely accommodate a 40+ lb. 59cm Clem with its fenders and
> front (Nitto Mini 32F) and rear (Pletscher Clem) racks
> 2) must be readily removable without much fuss and knuckle-skinning
> 3) prefer a rack that supports the bike under its wheels rather than
> hanging it off the top tube
> 4) as of now, I only anticipate the need to carry a single bike;
> expandability, however, would be a nice virtue
> Digging around in the archives uncovered enthusiastic recommendations for
> the 1UP hitch-mounted rack. This looks like a very good combination of
> sturdiness, good design and reasonable price. It ticks all the above boxes
> and would be about $400 delivered to my door.
> I could pull that trigger but thought I'd first ask whether anyone could
> suggest an even better alternative with respect to price, value, function,
> etc. (Or, maybe you have one for sale!) Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>
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Re: [RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-01 Thread maxcr 
+1 on Saris Freedom 2 EX 2-Bike Hitch Rack

I got mine at REI and easily transport my 62 Sam, 61 Hilsen or my wife’s Jones.

Great product.

Max

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Re: [RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-01 Thread David Bivins 
Paul, that's hair-raising! Wow. When I first used our rack, fully-laden, I
drove about a half-mile then pulled over and checked everything, recinched
the straps now that we'd vibrated enough to settle a bit. Then I drove from
Brooklyn through Staten Island to the first rest stop in NJ. Then I
rechecked everything. I checked everything one more time when I first
stopped for gas, but it was all still tight and proper. We always start our
NC trip in the middle of the night (2-3am) so we can avoid all NYC traffic,
so it was easy to pull off and check everything.

On Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 1:13 PM David Bivins  wrote:

> I was on a budget and bought this $80 3 bike rack from Amazon:
> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QJ8BV0/
> I took two Clems, fully fendered, and an REI kids bike to the Outer Banks
> of NC and back to Brooklyn NY without a problem. I used irish straps to
> lash the wheels, and I had to twist the handlebars. Very easy to install
> and take off. I used it on the back of my Passat wagon.
>
> On Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 7:40 AM PaulS  wrote:
>
>> About 7 years ago, I purchased a Kuat NV from REI on a Black Friday sale.
>> It was 25% off so $300 or so. It’s been a great rack. Comes on and off
>> easily. Has a built in cable lock to lock up the bikes. Even a work stand
>> in case you need to do a quick tune up when out at the trail head. The
>> would buy one again.
>>
>> But whatever you decide to buy, be sure to get a 2” hitch and rack. Much
>> more stable.
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Re: [RBW] 59cm Clem barely fits in car, thus will be caried on the outside. I like the 1UP rack, but what about others...?

2019-11-01 Thread David Bivins 
I was on a budget and bought this $80 3 bike rack from Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QJ8BV0/
I took two Clems, fully fendered, and an REI kids bike to the Outer Banks
of NC and back to Brooklyn NY without a problem. I used irish straps to
lash the wheels, and I had to twist the handlebars. Very easy to install
and take off. I used it on the back of my Passat wagon.

On Fri, Nov 1, 2019 at 7:40 AM PaulS  wrote:

> About 7 years ago, I purchased a Kuat NV from REI on a Black Friday sale.
> It was 25% off so $300 or so. It’s been a great rack. Comes on and off
> easily. Has a built in cable lock to lock up the bikes. Even a work stand
> in case you need to do a quick tune up when out at the trail head. The
> would buy one again.
>
> But whatever you decide to buy, be sure to get a 2” hitch and rack. Much
> more stable.
>
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