So you are getting more enthusiastic about cycling as a hobby and a sport. You have upgraded your bicycle into better materials, invested in good cycling gear or maybe you are on the road to training. Since you have put so much time, effort and money on your vehicle, you would like to use it as much as possible. In addition, you are also probably thinking about bringing your Bike with you to weekends or out of town trips.

Here is where a good quality bike rack comes into the picture. If you are not sure which bike rack to pick, here are some tips for when you go spotting for bike racks for sale:

1. Know your purpose and your needs

This will help you select the right kind of bike rack. Ask yourself the following questions:

• How often will you use the bike rack?
• How many bicycles will you be transporting?
• Will you need to switch the racks between vehicles?
• How important is bike security to you?
• Up to what height can you lift the bike all by yourself and hold it with one hand?
• What kind is your bike? (tandem, odd frame, folding)
• Does your vehicle have a roof utility rack or tow hitch?
• Does your vehicle have mounted spare tires that could interfere with mounting?
• Do you have other sports or activities?
• How much are you willing to shell out?

Some of these questions may appear weird to you but you will see how useful they are when you get to see the different Bike Racks for sale.

2. Consider the pros and cons of the different kinds of bike rack for sale

a.      Hitch-Mounted Carrier

Hitch bicycle racks on sale come in various sizes that match the class of hitch that a vehicle has. They are easy to install, easy to use and you have low chances of ruining your car’s paint while mounting the bikes. The cons of this kind are the tendency to block license plates, difficulty to lock bikes, not recommended for special bikes and the probability of blocking the rear view mirror.

The EBC Revolution Shuttle 3-Bike Carrier and Thule ClipOn 9104 are some examples, both over $100 and can be bought online or in stores.

 b.      Roof-Mounted Carrier

Most roof racks for sale are modular, lockable, can hold several bikes, support tandems and even be used for ski and canoeing equipment. The downsides of some roof racks on sale include being difficult to install, cannot go in low clearance areas and risks for scratching the vehicle in lifting the bike.

Examples of the roof-mounted carrier are the Thule ProRide 591 and Exodus single roof rack, which could both be bought at Amazon or your favourite sporting goods store.

 c.     Strap-On Trunk-Mounted Carrier

Bike racks for towbars or strap-on trunk-mounted carriers are the cheapest of all three kinds. They are the ones that are best of rentals because they are not vehicle-specific. They are easy to store and use. Bike racks for towbars may require added padding to avoid scratching, need extra attachments and locks and they are not recommended for special bikes.

An example of this towbar mounted bike carrier is the Thule RideOn, which is available on the Thule website, on eBay and with special retailers.

3. Finalize your decision and select the best bicycle rack for sale

Once you have fitted your needs with the kind of rack you want, it is time to purchase the best among the bike racks for sale and test it out. 

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