| To enjoy biking, one has to think of | | | | plans to use the rack infrequently, one may |
| transporting the bicycle on the vehicle using | | | | be willing to trade some ease-of-use for a |
| some sort of bike rack. Bike racks come in | | | | lower price. The following are the various |
| many varieties and many prices, depending on | | | | types of car bike racks:Roof racks attach to |
| the application. It depends on the vehicle to | | | | the top of a vehicle. Roof racks can be |
| be used, the number of bikes one wants to | | | | noisy, from wind resistance. Hoisting the |
| transport, the requirement of quick-release | | | | bicycles to the roof requires a lot of |
| front wheels, and the consistency of bike | | | | strength. One has to be careful not to forget |
| types--whether all bikes are of same shape | | | | that the bicycles are up there and drive into |
| and size. Other features to consider are the | | | | a garage. With soRear racks use brackets and |
| loading of bikes onto racks, the strength for | | | | straps to mount on the back of a vehicle. |
| racks to lift all bikes, any extra security | | | | They are difficult to attach and can even |
| of a lockable bike rack, the decision to use | | | | scratch paint.Hitch racks are mounted on the |
| racks also for skis and other sports | | | | rear of a vehicle but have to use a trailer |
| equipment, the repeatability of use of | | | | hitch as their main point of attachment. |
| racks, and finally, the amount of money to be | | | | They're less likely to scratch the vehicle, |
| spent.All vehicles and persons use different | | | | but are more expensive.Sport trailers are |
| racks, depending on application, cost and | | | | good for carrying many bicycles, but with an |
| aesthetics. The tradeoffs one makes will | | | | extra toll tax. These trailers therefore, |
| depend on the situation. For instance, if one | | | | require more storage space. |