If you want the freedom to discover new ride locations, and explore options beyond your immediate local riding, you need a bike rack to get you there. Everyone's needs are unique, and different bike styles and car models require different bike rack solutions. This guide can get you started to help you choose a bike carrier that fits your needs.
Types of Bikes Racks
Hitch Bike Racks
This category of bike carriers is the perfect solution for most riders, especially households with e-bikes, or those who enjoy more frequent or longer distance travel. If you have an e-vehicle and want a super aerodynamic solution to save on fuel consumption, a hitch bike rack is an excellent choice.
Great for people who
Have a hitch receiver
Want to carry multiple bikes
Need to transport an e-bike
Want to easily load and unload bikes at a lower height
Want to carry different bike frame styles
Want an aerodynamic solution to save on fuel or electricity consumption
Have an electric vehicle since these aerodynamic bike racks help maximize the range of their electric vehicle
Trunk Bike Racks
This category of bike racks is perfect for cyclists who ride less often, who do not have a hitch receiver installed on their car, or don’t want to lift the bike up on the car roof. This style stores easily when not in use, which makes them a great option for cyclists who ride infrequently or have limited storage space in their garage or home. Consulting the rack manufacturers' compatibility guides will provide a good starting point if you're considering adding a trunk bike rack.
Great for people who
Do not have a roof rack or hitch receiver, and don’t want to install one
Use the hitch receiver for other sports carriers
Want easy installation and removal
Want a bike rack that can work easily with multiple vehicles
Roof Bike Racks
This category of bike racks require that you have roof racks on your car. They are an alternative for sedans and smaller SUVs with a lower loading height or car models that do not have a hitch receiver installed. There are three different mounting styles for roof bike racks - fork mounted, frame mounted, and wheel mounted. Please note that roof racks usually require specific components for both the car hardware and bike mounting configurations. Consulting the rack manufacturers' compatibility guides will provide a good starting point if you're considering adding a roof bike rack.
Great for people who
Have a vehicle with a low roof height
Want full access to the trunk of their vehicle
Want to free up their hitch receiver for other items
We have racks for every vehicle and every budget!
Vehicles, bikes and transportation needs vary from household to household, and that's why we have options. Call or stop in to any of our locations and let us help find the perfect bike rack for YOU!
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