Friday, September 30, 2011

Hollywood Racks HR135 Tow N' Go 3-Bike Hitch Mount Trailer Towing Rack (2-Inch Receiver))

Hollywood Racks HR135 Tow N' Go 3-Bike Hitch Mount Trailer Towing Rack (2-Inch Receiver)) Review



Hollywood Racks HR135 Tow N' Go 3-Bike Hitch Mount Trailer Towing Rack (2-Inch Receiver)) Feature

  • Does double duty for combination of biking along with boating or camping
  • Carries up to three bikes while towing a trailer
  • Features new bike anti-sway blocks
Tow n Go does double duty for travelers who combine biking with their boating or camping. The adjustable height feature gets bikes up out of the way, so you can carry three bikes while towing a trailer. 2" receiver hitch required.


Thursday, September 29, 2011

Aluminum Bike Carrier for Volvo S40

Aluminum Bike Carrier for Volvo S40 Review



Aluminum Bike Carrier for Volvo S40 Feature

  • Fits: 2004-2010 Volvo S40
Aluminum Bike Carrier


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Hollywood Bike Carrier Pick up Truck Rack Bike Mount #915

Hollywood Bike Carrier Pick up Truck Rack Bike Mount #915 Review



Hollywood Bike Carrier Pick up Truck Rack Bike Mount #915 Feature

  • One bike add on to use with the Trunk Rack (MFG# 900)
For use with model 900 truck rack. Adds up to 3 bikes to carry 5 total.


Monday, September 26, 2011

Yakima Swingdaddy 4 Bike Rack

Yakima Swingdaddy 4 Bike Rack Review



Even when it's loaded with bikes, the Yakima Swingdaddy 4 Bike Rack moves out of the way to allow access to the back of your car or SUV. Unlike other hitch racks that have to be unloaded and folded down to let you open the back of your rig, the Swingdaddy Bike Rack folds to the side much like a spare-tire rack. Thanks to this Yakima rack, you don't have to unload all of your bikes at a gas station when you realize two-hours into your trip that you left your iPod in the pack that's under everything else.

Product Features
  • Bike Capacity: 4
  • Compatibility: 2in hitches
  • Locks Included: no, sold separately
  • Recommended Use: shuttling bikes
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year


Saturday, September 24, 2011

Yakima DeadLock Hitch Mount Bike Rack Bike Lock with Core

Yakima DeadLock Hitch Mount Bike Rack Bike Lock with Core Review



Yakima DeadLock Hitch Mount Bike Rack Bike Lock with Core Feature

  • Bike rack lock for securing bikes to Yakima hitch-mount bike rack
  • Upper lock secures outside bike to the mount with cable and steel pin
  • Secondary hitch lock secures rack to vehicle; includes 1 key for both locks
  • Injection-molded design with metal core; ideal for preventing bike theft
  • Backed by limited lifetime warranty
Enjoy peace of mind while driving with your bikes with the Yakima DeadLock. Offering an easy way to lock your bikes directly to your Yakima hitch-mount bike rack--and in turn secure your hitch-mount to your car--the DeadLock strikes fear into the hearts of devious thieves. The unit includes an upper lock that secures the outside bike to the hitch-mount using a cable and steel pin, along with a hitch lock that secures the rack to your vehicle. Drivers can rest assured that the DeadLock will hold up to use and abuse thanks to the lock's injection-molded design and metal core. Plus, the lock comes with a single key for locking both your bikes and the rack. As with all Yakima products, the DeadLock carries a limited lifetime warranty.

Lock your bike directly to your Yakima hitch rack with this Dead Lock, and then your rack to the car and enjoy peace of mind. One key to lock your bikes and your rack


Friday, September 23, 2011

Yakima Fork Lift Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack

Yakima Fork Lift Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack Review



Yakima Fork Lift Fork Mount Rooftop Bike Rack Feature

  • Rooftop bike rack with quick and easy tool-free installation
  • Offers direct-to-factory crossbar support right out of the box
  • Secure, lockable skewer with integrated adjustment knob
  • Easy-to-adjust sliding wheel tray for simple rear wheel positioning
  • Sleek design and attractive automotive finish; lifetime warranty
Yakima's first-ever fork rack with direct-to-factory crossbar capability right out of the box, the Fork Lift rooftop bike rack install on your vehicle with no fuss and no tools. The Fork Lift is equipped with a secure and lockable skewer with an integrated adjustment knob, making it easy to adjust the skewer with one hand (the SKS lock cores are sold separately). The easy-to-maneuver sliding wheel tray, meanwhile, accommodates several sizes and types of bikes--just position the tray under the rear wheel and lock it in place. Finally, the Fork Lift's sleek design and automotive finish looks extremely spiffy on your vehicle. Compatible with round, square, and most factory crossbars, the Fork Lift comes with Yakima's lifetime warranty.

Feast your eyes on our first-ever fork-mount with direct to factory crossbar capability right out of the box. It features quick and easy tool-free installation, and it’s compatible with most disc brakes


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Bell Hitch Biker 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack

Bell Hitch Biker 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack Review



Bell Hitch Biker 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack Feature

  • No assembly required
  • 32-3/5Hx15-1/2Wx7-3/4L"; 26.9 lbs.
  • Material: Metal
  • Maximum Weight Supported: 17.5 Lb.
  • Dimensions: 15.16 " W x 29.33 " D
  • Weight: 17.5 Lb.
The Bell(r) 4-bike hitch mount rack holds up to 4 bikes of all types with cradles and installs easily to 2-in and 1 1/4-in receiver hitches with a quick-attach bolt. It offers quick, 1-step folding for trunk access and is constructed with a durable, powder-coated steel finish.


Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Thule Sidearm Universal Bike Mount

Thule Sidearm Universal Bike Mount Review



Even if you are attacked by aliens from outer-space while on your way to thrash the singletrack in Loma, the Thule Sidearm Universal Bike Mount will hold your bike securely to your roof. When the aliens try to use their super-high-powered wind-gun on I-70, they will be no match for the Sidearm.

Product Features
  • Bike Capacity: 1
  • Compatibility: Thule bars, Yakima bars, factory bars
  • Recommended Use: bike transport
  • Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime
  • Locks Included: no


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Thule 822XT New Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier

Thule 822XT New Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier Review



Thule 822XT New Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier Feature

  • Carries 2 bikes in the back of a pick-up truck with no need for drilling or bolting
  • 9mm quick-release fork mount skewer holds fork securely in place
  • Adjusting bar fits full size and small pickup beds; compatible with bed liners
  • Corrosion-resistant aluminum telescoping load bar
  • Includes two locking Bed-Rider fork blocks, and a single One-Key lock cylinder

The Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier transforms your truck bed into a fork mount bike carrier for easy, convenient and secure transport. Designed for two bicycles of any size of kind, this carrier utilizes a combination of telescoping bar technology and easy-to-install Thule Low Rider Fork Blocks with fork clamping skewers that quickly and securely attach to bikes via the dropouts exposed along their front forks when the front tire is removed. Additional features include: the ability to both lock bikes to the carrier and the carrier to the truck bed with additional lock cylinders, compatibility with full size and small pick-up beds and tool-free installation.

A Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier mounted in a truck bed and holding a bike
Conserve rack space by transporting up to 4 kayaks stacked on.
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Tool-free Transformation of Truck Beds Into Fork Mount Carriers

The Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Carrier is a fork mount bike carrier that is designed to quickly transform your truck bed into a mobile 2-bike rack that can be expanded to transport even more bikes as the need arises. Built around a telescoping bed bar, the Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier features virtually tool-free installation with no drilling or bolting required and utilizing only an included tamper-proof wrench for its quick installation.

Using the Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier in the field
Quick, tool-free installation of Stacker support assemblies allow for two kayaks per carrier.
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The telescoping bed bar with mounted low rider fork blocks of the Thule 822XT Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier
Folds down to an aerodynamic profile for low wind resistance when not in use.
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The telescoping bed bar of the Thule 822XT Bed Rider Fork Mount Carrier extends out to fit almost any size truck bed, large or small, with the furthest points of the bar capped with perpendicular angled rail feet. To attain a firm hold the bar is placed near the front of the bed, but not flush against it, with the rail feet resting along the edge of the side walls of the bed, but not overly tight. Next, with the cam handle clamp at one end of the bar open, the middle portion of the bar is rotated, which extends the bar tightly against the truck side walls on both sides. Once firmly in place the cam handle can be clamped shut and locked using a lock option installed in the handle. This secures the entire carrier to the truck bed. Once the bar is securely in place any remaining lock cylinders should be installed into the two low rider fork blocks. (Additional lock cylinders may need to be purchased to secure the cam handle clamp and the two Low Rider Fork Blocks) The Low Rider Fork Blocks, with the fork clamping skewers running through them, are then attached directly to the bed bar using the included tamper-free wrench. Bikes are mounted to the Low Rider Forks Blocks via your bikes' front fork dropouts exposed when their front tires are removed and stowed in the the trunk bed. Once clamped into place by the skewer running through the blocks, bikes can be locked to the carrier with the lock embedded in the Low Rider Block.

Key Features

  • Carry 2 bikes in the bed of your pickup truck with no bolting or drilling with this integrated fork mount carrier
  • Telescoping and adjusting bar to fit full-size and small compact pickup truck beds
  • 9mm quick-release fork mount skewer holds fork in place for stable and secure bicycle transport
  • Fits full size and small pickup beds (compatible with most bed liners)
  • More bikes can be fit with the Bed-Rider Add On Block (#BR1, sold separately)
  • Includes 1 One-Key lock cylinder

Specifications

  • Load Capacity Bikes - 2
  • Fits Most Bikes with Disc Brakes - Yes
  • For Tandem Bikes - No
  • Bike Locks to Carrier - Yes
  • Carrier Locks to Vehicle - Yes
  • One Key System Compatible - Yes

What's in the Box

Thule 822XT New Bed-Rider Fork Mount Carrier (including an adjustable bed bar, 2 Low Rider fork blocks with fork clamping skewers, 2 underbar mounting plates, 2 lock cylinders and keys, and mounting hardware), a tamperproof wrench, instructional guide and warranty information.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

Corrosion-resistant aluminum telescoping load bar with integrated fork mounts carries two bikes in the back of a pick-up truck, no drilling or bolting required


Monday, September 19, 2011

Allen Ultra Compact Folding 2-Bike Carrier

Allen Ultra Compact Folding 2-Bike Carrier Review



Allen Ultra Compact Folding 2-Bike Carrier Feature

  • Ultra-compact 2-bike carrier for traveling and commuting
  • Folds up small and fits inside carrying bag or backpack
  • 3 padded legs rest against vehicle; 3 adjustable security straps
  • Tie-downs and padding keep bike secure and separate from vehicle
  • Fits sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs
Need an on-the-spot two-bike carrier but don't want to carry a full-sized rack around? Turn to the Allen MT-2 ultra-compact two-bike carrier, which folds up small and fits in almost any bag, including your backpack. Ideal for traveling, commuting, and other occasions when a portable bike rack might come in handy, the rack is small yet secure, with three padded legs that rest against your vehicle and three adjustable straps that secure to your car's hatchback or trunk gaps. Just as importantly, the rack holds your bikes in a safe position thanks to the tie-downs and padding, which combine to keep your bikes from rocking or making contact with your vehicle. And when you're done using the rack, simply fold it up and store it inside the included carrying bag. The two-bike rack--which sports a gray powder-coated finish--is designed to fit sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs.

About Allen Bike Racks Started out of founder Dick Allen's garage in 1967, Allen Sports is committed to producing the highest-quality, easiest-to-use bike, parking, and storage racks on the market. Dick Allen, a onetime aerospace engineer, opened Allen Sports after building a prototype bike carrier in his Lincoln, Massachusetts, shop in his free time. The bike enthusiast tested the trunk-mounted carrier--made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding)--on weekend excursions. Shortly afterward, Allen took his design to consumers, moving from local to national sales by 1971. Today, the company owns more than three dozen patents and operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and sells products in more than a dozen countries around the world. Ultra compact folding bike carrier is the smallest on the market and could even fit in your backpack! Great for both travel, commuting or anytime you need a bike rack. Includes tie-downs to protect your bicycle and padded frame keeps bicycles away from vehicle. Comes fully assembled and includes a carry bag. Aluminum, gray powdered coated finish for durability and sporty design.


Saturday, September 17, 2011

Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 Locking Fork Mount

Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 Locking Fork Mount Review



Delta Bike Hitch Pro 2 Locking Fork Mount Feature

  • Pre-aligned skewer positioning for easier bike entry/exit
  • Patented locking lever (lock not included)
  • Ultra-ridged 9 millimeter skewer for secure transport
  • Anti-rust aluminum body
  • Lifetime guarantee against defects
locking fork mount to easily store/transport any bike


Friday, September 16, 2011

SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack

SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack Review



SportRack A30902 4EZ Hitch Platform 4 Bike Rack Feature

  • Hitch-mounting bike rack system carries up to four bikes totaling no more than 180 pounds
  • Rubberized hooks protect bikes' finish
  • Hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit all bike frames and sizes
  • Center post folds down when you need to access rear of your vehicle
  • Fits two-inch receivers only; hitch must have minimum Class II rating


A hitch-mounted carrier that holds up to four bikes, this rack is ideal for outdoor-loving families.
This hitch-mounting bike rack system can carry up to four bikes totaling no more than 180 pounds via rubberized hooks that protect bikes' finish. Its hooks and wheel trays adjust to fit all bike frames and sizes, and a center post folds down when you need to access the rear of your vehicle. The rack fits 1.25- and two-inch receivers, and your hitch must have a minimum Class II rating.

In all, the rack offers an impressive combination of design, durability, and affordability when you need to safely transport your bikes from point A to point B.

About SportRack
Located in Granby, Quebec SportRack started manufacturing automotive ski racks in 1980. The company's early focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has led to a product line featuring an array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks. 4ez HITCH PLATFORM SYSTEM


Thursday, September 15, 2011

Yakima Big Stack Rack (4041)

Yakima Big Stack Rack (4041) Review



Yakima Big Stack Rack (4041) Feature

  • Folds down flat when not in use
  • The integrated Hullguard padding prevents boat and vehicle damage
  • Unique anchor head design allows for lasso loading or loading straps through the mast
  • Locks to crossbar using a single SKS lock cylinder, sold separately
  • Includes heavy duty straps, bow and stern tie down straps
If you have been elected to be the travel organizer for your group of friends, and you are the one with the largest vehicle to transport to your destination, this is the rack for you to want, use and own. Yakima has designed this Big Stack with a post style mount for securing up to 4 kayaks carried on edge, depending on racks weight limit and crossbar length. This Yakima Big Stack is the newest universal kayak carrier that features locking capabilities, Steel Core construction and the Anchor head tie down feature that has been improved for strap management. This rack folds down when not in use, and has Hull Guard pads that protect and keep your boat safe, secure and looking like new. Now, all that you need to concentrate on is getting to your location, finding a meeting spot to drop the kayaks into the water and spending time on the water with friends on a clear sunny day. Features: Fits Yakima round bars, Thule square, Thule Aero, and most factory crossbars right out of the box, Weight is 7.8 pounds, Great for carrying up to 4 whitewater boats. Product ID: 178075


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

AMC-400 Lightweight Aluminum Motocross & Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitch Receivers

AMC-400 Lightweight Aluminum Motocross & Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitch Receivers Review



AMC-400 Lightweight Aluminum Motocross & Dirt Bike Carrier for 2" Hitch Receivers Feature

  • For motocross, off-road MX and dirt bikes with a maximum 400 lb. capacity
  • 75"L carrier track with 6-3/4"W rung spacing, measures 18"L from hitch pin to carrier (pin not included)
  • 45.5"L dirt bike loading ramp with a 2/3" hook attaching lip
  • Assembles in about 10 minutes (on average)
  • 2" Class III/IV hitch receivers only
Designed for hauling dirt bikes and sport bikes, the AMC-400 motocross carrier is composed of lightweight aircraft aluminum that will not rust and is capable of safely transporting dirt bikes, sport bikes and motocross bikes weighing up to 400 lbs. Includes an aluminum loading ramp, a steel powder coated main hitch tube, and a ¾ hook at the ramp end for stability. Track length of 75" with a 45-1/2" long loading ramp featuring 6-3/4" rung spacing, 5-1/2" track spacing.


Monday, September 12, 2011

Valley Trunk Mounted 3-Bike Carrier

Valley Trunk Mounted 3-Bike Carrier Review



Valley Trunk Mounted 3-Bike Carrier Feature

  • can carry up to 3 adult size bikes
  • top hooks are designed to fit all types of vehicles
  • features two bottom V-Shaped hooks
  • easy to put on and take off
This bike carrier can carry up to 3 adult size bikes (race/touring or mountain). The top hooks are designed to fit all types of vehicles. Carrier features two bottom V-Shaped hooks, and is easy to put on and take off.


Sunday, September 11, 2011

Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable

Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable Review



If your definition of pumping iron doesn't extend to the 'clean-and-jerk-the-bike-onto-car' move, invest in the Yakima Hold up Bike Rack for fast, easy, low-effort loading of one or two bicycles. The Hold Up comes with the LockUp to secure the bikes to your rack when you hit the diner to fuel up on hash browns and bacon before a day on the trails. Yakima thoughtfully included an integrated bottle opener so you can pop a cold one after the ride.

Product Features
  • Bike Capacity: 2
  • Compatibility: 1.25in hitch, 2in hitch
  • Locks Included: yes
  • Recommended Use: bike transportation
  • Manufacturer Warranty: lifetime