any suggestion on a good bike rack for car

[sentravq]

Any suggestion on a good bike rack that attaches to a trailer hitch on the rear of the car/suv. I want something thats easy to get your bike from the rack and easy access to rear boot so a swing type one might however just wondering about stability and the bike from scratching each other and possibly the car. Looking for one that holds four bikes, thanks!

[Cethe]

you don't know about Thule?

they are pretty much the shiznit. best rack systems around

[sentravq]

i was looking at thule but nothing specifically for my car but yakima has some specifically for my car plus it swings. Then i saw a cheap one (BELL) at sport store for 50$ that holds four.

[Cethe]

my experience, the cheap bell ones are great for one or two summers at best. and that's if you take good care of 'em.

Yakima & thule, you can abuse & abuse some more & they take it like a champ.
if yakima makes a swing arm one specific for your car. go for that one.

I haven't looked into the "hitch" style ones mostly for vans & SUV's (?) but Thule really doens't make one that swings out? weird

[sentravq]

my experience, the cheap bell ones are great for one or two summers at best. and that's if you take good care of 'em.

Yakima & thule, you can abuse & abuse some more & they take it like a champ.
if yakima makes a swing arm one specific for your car. go for that one.

I haven't looked into the "hitch" style ones mostly for vans & SUV's (?) but Thule really doens't make one that swings out? weird

Im sure they have one that swings just nothing that is design for my car.

[Cethe]

well, my family has owned several yakima & thule rack systems. both have their ups & downs...but really both are sturdy & well made.

my set lasted through a tree encounter and god knows how many ski seasons.

my old rooftop bike rack was rad...until i forgot to attach the swing arm that holds the bike upright. mom & i driving home from PDX with my bike up top after the STP. I was passed out, wake up to someone honking at us, when i opened my eyes i about had a heart attack. There was my handlebars & seat sitting RIGHT THERE IN MY FACE...scared teh crap outta me

[bigwig]

I just put a rack on my truck to carry kayaks and snow skis and I went to Rack Attack. I was really impressed with their service and selection. Here is the link to their website: http://www.rackattack.com/rack-attack-portland.asp

I did a lot of research online and in person and they seemed to be the most knowledgeable and willing to help.

I went with Yakima mainly because they had a discount sale going on, but also because they are a local company.

Good Luck!

[Cethe]

do. not. go to rei for racks.

good service & such...but usually CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!

[bigwig]

do. not. go to rei for racks.

good service & such...but usually CRAZY EXPENSIVE!!

This is the truth! I found them to be helpful, but they didn't really know very much about the product.

[Cethe]

they are good at putting them on cars...but yeah explaining differences & such..depends on exactly who you get to help you.

[sentravq]

thnx! I'm usually good at putting/installing things in cars so i wont need help installing it. I just put the hitch on the other day! I dont think i ever stepped into a REI before. I think im gonna go with Yakima! Just gonna get a hitch cover from the dealer, thanks again!

[Burnside]

I would go with the Carmen Electra. One of the nicer racks I've seen...

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