| When you start bicycling usually you begin by your | | | | spare tire that was not designed to support extra |
| home. But when you get more serious about biking | | | | weight. I must note I haven't seen any problems with |
| you might want to ride in different areas. That means | | | | the spare tire on my truck but I'm still a little concerned. |
| you will probably need to get a bike rack for your | | | | Also if I sell my vehicle and buy something without a |
| vehicle to open up your bicycling opportunities. | | | | spare tire on the back of it the bike rack will no longer |
| There are many types of bike racks and they all work | | | | be of use to me. If I had bought a receiver hitch bike |
| well but it depends on what type of vehicle you have. | | | | rack I could move it around from vehicle to vehicle |
| There are racks that attach to the trunk or rear hatch | | | | (assuming they have a receiver hitch). The other |
| of a car. There are racks that attach to the roof of | | | | reason I wish I have bought a receiver hitch bike rack |
| your vehicle (these racks offer more versatility for | | | | is the number of bikes you can get on the rack. The |
| other items such as skis or cargo but can be rather | | | | spare tire bike racks are limited to two bikes. |
| expensive). Also there are bike racks that attach to | | | | You can get versions of receiver hitch bike racks that |
| receiver hitches. These racks are very convenient | | | | can hold 3, 4 or even 5 bikes. It's not that big of a deal |
| because you can remove them easily after use but | | | | when you are bicycling by yourself but when you start |
| you must have a receiver hitch to use this type. Again | | | | hanging out with other bicyclists it is nice to be able to |
| that adds expense. And if you have a pickup they also | | | | get more bikes on your bike rack for getting away |
| make bike racks for the bed of the truck. | | | | from your usual bike rides. I would also suggest getting |
| The type that I have been using for the last couple of | | | | a receiver bike rack that fits both Class 2 and Class 3 |
| seasons is the type that attach to the spare tire of my | | | | hitches. You cannot get Class 3 hitches for all vehicles |
| vehicle. These types of Bike Racks only work if you | | | | and if also makes it easier to move the hitch to other |
| have a spare tire on the back of your vehicle. Usually | | | | vehicles, such as your friends car because it's their turn |
| these vehicles are SUV's. And my vehicle is a Jeep | | | | to drive. |
| Wrangler so this was the type of bike rack that I | | | | Some other issues to keep in mind when using bike |
| decided to purchase. Specifically I purchased the Thule | | | | racks. First when you have 2 or more bikes on you |
| Spare Me bike rack. It attaches with a plate that goes | | | | bike rack they will probably rub together and scratch |
| behind the spare tire and has a threaded square tube | | | | you bikes. There are accessories that will help you |
| that holds the rack in place. Then a lockable bolt | | | | keep your bicycles away from each other but I have |
| tightens the rack against the tire and keeps it from | | | | not used them "yet". And second, some smaller |
| falling off the end. The rack also folds down when not | | | | mountain bikes will not fit on your bike rack. But don't |
| in use to keep it out of the way. | | | | make the same mistake I did and go get a bigger bike |
| I have been satisfied the this bike rack since I | | | | to fit on the bike rack. They make what is called a |
| purchased it a few years back. I have no complaints, it | | | | "bike beam" that goes from the handle bar stem to the |
| has served it's purpose and it does exactly what it is | | | | seat post. The only downside to the bike beam is your |
| supposed to. But I wish I had bought a receiver hitch | | | | bicycle will move more but it does what it is designed |
| bike rack. I already had a receiver hitch on my Jeep | | | | to do. Make your bike fit on your bike rack. |
| and the spare me bike rack adds extra weight to the | | | | |