| Fall is on the way. A great time of year to get out and | | | | to get the correct size for your receiver. Hitch mount |
| enjoy the colors of the season. Why not experience | | | | carriers are available for up to five bikes and can be |
| those colors with a family bike ride. Most areas have | | | | stationary or folding. The folding racks will give you |
| designated bike trails for riding enjoyment. | | | | access to the rear area. |
| Assuming you have the bike and not the bike rack this | | | | Ball mount bike carriers require a tongue for your |
| information will give you an overview of what is | | | | receiver and are mounted to that tongue by bolting the |
| available. There are hitch bike racks, ball mount bike | | | | rack to the tongue. Some vehicles have a towing hole |
| racks, trunk mount and roof mount bike racks, and tire | | | | in the bumper and these racks can be bolted to that |
| mount bike racks.. The bike rack that will make sense | | | | hole. Ball mount racks will carry up to 3 bikes. |
| to you is the one that works for your vehicle. | | | | Trunk mount racks will accommodate up to 3 bikes |
| The hitch mount bike rack requires a receiver hitch. | | | | and are designed to mount to the trunk. The roof |
| Check to see if you have a receiver hitch. The | | | | mount rack will handle one bike per tray. The roof |
| receiver hitch will be either a 2" receiver or a 1.25" | | | | carrier is the most difficult rack to access. |
| receiver. It is important to know this so that you | | | | If you want to mount your rack to a spare tire check |
| choose the correct hitch mount bike rack for your | | | | with the supplier to confirm the brand chosen works |
| vehicle. There are hitch mount racks that are available | | | | on your specific vehicle. There are some brands that |
| that will accommodate both receivers but check to | | | | will not work on certain vehicles. |
| make sure you are buying one of those or make sure | | | | Enjoy the ride! |