| A bike rack can cost a hundred dollars, or it can cost | | | | Usually, roof racks are mostly used for mounting |
| several hundred bucks. There are two types of bike | | | | mountain bikes. The advantages of having a roof rack |
| racks available in the market - rear and roof racks. | | | | is that there is minimal movement when the bikes are |
| These racks are added on to your vehicle as an | | | | mounted. This setup is ideal if the terrain is uneven. The |
| extension, and that's where you place your bikes on | | | | bikes are so secure that you won't have to worry |
| them. | | | | them falling off as your vehicle goes over bump after |
| The decision to buy a roof rack or a rear rack | | | | bump. The downside of this rack is that the height of |
| depends very much on the type of vehicle you own, | | | | your vehicle increases drastically. In other words, you |
| and the type of bike you ride. Most bike racks that are | | | | have to watch what is on top of the car as you drive. |
| manufactured (esp. rear racks) can be setup on | | | | In many cities, car parks have got height limits and the |
| almost any type of vehicle. They are designed to be | | | | car won't be able to go through. |
| used by most models. However, if you own a car that | | | | Therefore, if you own a road bike, a rear rack would |
| is so unique that non of the racks fit, then you must go | | | | appear more practical. Although there is some |
| back to the authorized dealer to see if there is a | | | | vibration, such racks are secure enough for normal |
| proprietary bike rack available. Usually, only top brands | | | | road usage. Just don't try to drive your clean and |
| produce such cars (and racks). | | | | beautiful family saloon into the mud. |