Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks
If your bikes have fenders and you don't want to hang them from the top tubes (I don't!), then there are only three options in the market for tray based hitch racks: Yakima Stickup 2 - This is the one I upgraded to from the Thule (see below) mainly for its curved arm to help clear curbs and driveways, as well as the added separation between the two bikes as well as their completely independent arms. It has no integrated locks, but I take care of that with a bike chain when I'm parked. Thule DoubleTrack - This is the one I used on my Corolla and Prius, but it had the bad habit of hitting the ground when going up and down driveways. Additionally, the bikes are quite close together which sometimes created issues with my Rivendells. Swagman XC2 - I've never used this, so I cannot comment on them. Bpth the Corolla and Prius have Class 1 hitches and I never had any issues with the Thule. I have just upgraded to the Stickup 2. René -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks
No It wouldn't work on fenders. The hook clamps onto the tire to hold the bike in place On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 10:06 AM, Kelly wrote: > Does that mount work on fenders? I was afraid it would been them. Steel > fenders anyway. > > Kelly > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/A1fY0wXjXIgJ. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks
Does that mount work on fenders? I was afraid it would been them. Steel fenders anyway. Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/A1fY0wXjXIgJ. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks
I have had a thule drop down hitch rack for about ten years. This is the one that the wheels set in trays and it is secured in back with a rim strap and in front with an adjustable hook in the front. I have had no porblem with it and use it 4 times a week. If I was going to buy a new one I would look at the Kuat. Those are pretty cool on of them has an integrated clamp bike stand on the rack. My two cents... On 9/24/12, Horace wrote: > We did this to our Honda Fit. The Class 1 hitch has a maximum > recommended vertical load of 200lb, so the salesman at the shop > recommended that we use the lightest possible rack. We would have > preferred a tray rack, but we settled for the Thule Helium rack for > two bikes. > > H. > > On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Scot Brooks > wrote: >> I'm going to be picking up a little Class 1 trailer hitch and bike rack >> for >> my Honda Fit, and I'm hoping for some advice. The hitch is easy, but the >> selection of racks is a little overwhelming, even with the reviews and >> all >> that. >> >> I'm just wondering if anyone has specifically gone this route and found >> something they'd happily recommend. Thanks all! >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZKbfpTP2uDwJ. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
Re: [RBW] OT: Advice on trailer hitch mounted bicycle racks
We did this to our Honda Fit. The Class 1 hitch has a maximum recommended vertical load of 200lb, so the salesman at the shop recommended that we use the lightest possible rack. We would have preferred a tray rack, but we settled for the Thule Helium rack for two bikes. H. On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Scot Brooks wrote: > I'm going to be picking up a little Class 1 trailer hitch and bike rack for > my Honda Fit, and I'm hoping for some advice. The hitch is easy, but the > selection of racks is a little overwhelming, even with the reviews and all > that. > > I'm just wondering if anyone has specifically gone this route and found > something they'd happily recommend. Thanks all! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/ZKbfpTP2uDwJ. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
