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Bike racks for your vehicle
Hitch RacksA hitch rack attaches to the towing hitch of your vehicle. Newer ones swing away to allow easy access to your vehicle. These racks consist of draw bars to connect to your vehicle, arms to carry the bike, lock systems on the arms to secure your bike and prevent them from hitting one another, and stabilizers to prevent the rack from smashing into your vehicle during bumpy rides. Varieties of hitch racks can carry from 1 to 4 bicycles, depending on the model. Trunk RacksA trunk rack attaches to the trunk of your vehicle. A variety of models can attach to the hatch of an SUV, van, or hatchback, or to the trunk of a sedan. They consist of arms to hold your bicycles and heavy-duty straps to secure to your trunk. Built in stabilizers help prevent bicycles from hitting each other or your vehicle. Roof RacksRoof racks allow you to attach your bicycle to the roof, usually in a standing position. Depending on your vehicle model, you will need different parts. Some trucks come with raised rails but no cross bars, some have everything and only need clamps for your bike, while other vehicles have nothing but the bare roof. In this situation, your roof rack will consist of towers that carry raised bars across the width of your vehicle, tool-free clips that attach to your specific car and the towers, end caps to keep water out of the bars, and locks to secure your equipment.
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If you’re planning on a cycling trip, you’ll need a bike rack that fits to your vehicle. The proper rack will secure your bicycle(s), properly balance your car and evenly distribute the weight, mount and dismount your equipment with ease, and, of course, be very secure. Most racks are customized to your particular vehicle year, make and model. Unless noted, racks are made of galvanized steel with a protective coating to prevent rust and corrosion from the outside elements.