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