Tuesday, May 8, 2012

SportRack A1124sp Escape Twin Arm 4 Bike Rack

SportRack A1124sp Escape Twin Arm 4 Bike Rack Review



SportRack A1124sp Escape Twin Arm 4 Bike Rack Feature

  • Soft rubber cradles & straps to securely hold the bike without damaging the top tube, (2" and 1.25" receiver)
  • Antisway cradles to prevent bike to bike or bike to vehicle contact
  • Arms fold down for convenient storage. Mast folds down for rear-of-vehicle access
  • Fits both 2? and 1.25? receivers with a ?No Wobble? threaded hitch pin that prevents rack sway
Deluxe platform hitch rack with anti-sway cages


Saturday, May 5, 2012

Wald 520 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 6.25 x 11)

Wald 520 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 6.25 x 11) Review



Wald 520 Rear Twin Bicycle Carrier Basket (13.5 x 6.25 x 11) Feature

  • Wald 520 rear basket
  • Measures 13.5 x 6.25 x 11 inch
  • This is a double basket there is one on each side
  • Offers a wired platform extending over the rear wheel for additional cargo capacity
These timeless rear rack and basket combinations allow transport of longer boxes or heavier items on the rear of the bike where greater load stability can be achieved. Newspapers, large overnight express boxes, or long-stem bouquets sit easily in the deep baskets and can be secured to the wires if necessary. The carriers also offer a wired platform extending over the rear wheel for additional cargo capacity.


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Thule Passage 3 Bike Strap Rack w/Cradles

Thule Passage 3 Bike Strap Rack w/Cradles Review



You donAAAt need a truck or an empty SUV to transport your mountain bikes to the trailhead when you have the Thule Passage 3 Bike Strap Rack. Six adjustable nylon straps hold the rack in place; vinyl-coated buckles at the end of the straps hold the carrier firmly to your car without scratching your paint. ThuleAAAs patented FitDial gets the fit just right for maximum security.

Product Features
  • Compatibility:
  • Max Load: 3 Bikes
  • Locks Included: No
  • Recommended Use: Bicycle transportation
  • Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Thule 9006 Gateway Rear Mounted 2 Bike Rack

Thule 9006 Gateway Rear Mounted 2 Bike Rack Review



Thule 9006 Gateway Rear Mounted 2 Bike Rack Feature

  • 2-bike trunk mount carrier with maximum-strength nylon straps to secure the bike rack to vehicle
  • Patented FitDial with Quick-Fit lever adjusts to your vehicle providing a perfect fit every time
  • Anti-sway cages add maximized stability to bike frames along a vertical axis and Stay-Put cradles with soft-saddle material protect your bike's finish
  • Cinch Lever allows the bike arms to adjust independently and easily for unique bike frames
  • Arms fold up flat for convenient storage when no bikes are loaded

The Thule 9006 gateway 2-bike trunk/strap mount rack is an easy-to-install and use trunk/strap bike carrier that is the perfect choice for budget minded cyclists who regularly ride with a friend or family member. Designed for two bikes stowed on the rear exterior of vehicles with durable nylon straps, it features rubberized Stay-Put cradles that protect bike frames while holding them securely, patented FitDial hub adjustments that provide the carrier with a perfect fit to your vehicle, arms that fold down when not in use and an effective anti-sway feature to prevent bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact during transport.

The Thule 9006 Gateway 2-Bike Trunk/Strap Mount Rack mounted on a car trunk
Quality 2-bike strap rack functionality for cyclists on a budget.
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Quality 2-bike Strap Rack Functionality for Cyclists on a Budget

Trunk/strap mount carriers do not require a roof rack, are easy to install and offer easy access to bikes. This makes them common, especially with new cyclists and cost-conscious families, but they can also be one of the least stable options on the road, sometimes leading to bike-on-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact, as well as presenting problems with parking and driving while the rack is installed. The Thule 9006 gateway 2-bike trunk/strap mount rack does away with these issues with its solid mounting and no-sway usability.

An isolated image of the Thule 9006 Gateway 2-Bike Trunk/Strap Mount Rack showing the Stay-Put cradle and no-sway cages combination
The combined holding power of Stay-Put cradles and no-sway cages ensure mounted bike stability while in transit.
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The FitDial with Quick-Fit lever and bike arm cinch lever of the Thule 9006 Gateway 2-Bike Trunk/Strap Mount Rack
Patented FitDial with Quick-Fit lever (top left) adjusts to your vehicle providing a "perfect fit".
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The Thule 9006 gateway 2-bike trunk/strap mount rack quickly secures to trunk and/or hatchback seams with multiple straps just like other strap carrier, but also contains unique features rarely seen in carriers in its price range. The first of these is its easy-to-use, patented FitDial hub adjustment system. Built around angle Quick-Fit adjusting levers at the right and left of the unit's hub and utilizing a precise easy-to-remember number system, it provides for a perfect and easy to replicate fit to your vehicle exterior every time you mount the carrier. Next are the gateway's detachable no-sway cage elements which attach and extend below each of the rubberized Stay-Put cradles that support your bike frame along the top of the carrier arms. These no-sway attachments, used in conjunction with Stay-Put cradles and their securing straps, dramatically reduce front-to-back and side-to-side bike frame movement, delivering bike stability on the road that borders on that enjoyed by much more expensive bike carriers. In addition to this, the easy maneuverability of the carrier arms allow for convenient and quick movement up or down to the precise place you need them. This makes the rack usable with virtually any bike frame size. Each arm is also able to be locked down firmly via an easy-to-use cinch lever at the hub of the unit at either side making driving and parking easier while the rack is installed, but empty of bikes.

Key Features

  • Bike arms are positioned to provide ample spacing between bikes to avoid bike-to-bike and bike-to-vehicle contact during transport
  • Patented FitDial with Quick-Fit lever adjusts to your vehicle providing a "perfect fit"
  • Cinch Lever allows the bike arms to adjust independently and easily for unique bike frames
  • Anti-sway cages add maximized stability to bike frames along a vertical axis
  • Stay-Put cradles with soft-saddle material protect your bike's finish
  • Maximum-strength nylon straps secure the bike rack assuring the safest and most convenient installation
  • Arms fold flat for convenient storage when no bikes are loaded
  • Oversized molded pads protect vehicle finish

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity - Two bikes
  • Maximum total carrying capacity - 70 lbs. (32 kg)
  • No-sway cages keeping bikes apart - Yes
  • Bikes lock to carrier - No
  • Carrier locks to vehicle - No
  • One Key system compatible - No
  • Fits most bikes with disc brakes - Yes
  • For use with tandem bikes - No

What's in the Box

  • Thule 9006 gateway 2-bike trunk/strap mount rack
  • All necessary stabilizing straps
  • Four Stay-Put cradles
  • Two anti-sway cages
  • Six no-sway cage straps
  • Installation instructions 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.

This robust rear mounted bike carrier features long dual arcing tubes providing greater clearance over rear spoilers and maximizing the amount of vehicles it can work with.