Monday, October 31, 2011

Guidelines When Purchasing A Bicycle Rack

By Matthew Collins


One of the outdoor activities that a lot of people enjoy is bicycling. It is very common to see people on bicycles in parks and other places which bicycles are allowed. Maybe other people are wondering how these people were able to transport their bicycles since it is difficult for some people to successfully do this task. However, with the different designs as well as types of bicycle racks available in the market today, transporting ones bicycle has become easier and more convenient. With the help of the bicycle racks which allows users to securely attach their bikes to their vehicles, the task of transporting ones bikes to different places is a burden no more.

Outdoor recreation is considered the original reason for the creation and development of bicycle racks. The need of outdoor recreation buffs for an easy, convenient and efficient way to transport their bicycles safely paved the way for the increase in popularity of these racks. Trunk-mounted racks simply designed and had very few extra features manufactured by Hollywood Racks became quite popular in the 1970's which further increased the demand for said products. Early models of these racks offer a means of securing one wheel of the bicycle. These was not considered very effective as a thief or a small amount of force can easily removed the wheel from the rack and the rest of the bicycle will be detached. The demands for more racks security eventually lead to the development of more designs and styles that buyers can choose from.

To meet the different needs and demands of customers, different styles and designs of bicycle racks were developed. There are five bicycle racks which are considered as the most popular and among these is the roof mount. The roof mount as the name suggests is basically used in attaching the bicycle on top or the roof of a vehicle in a vertical position. Next is the hitch mount which locks directly into the drawbar receiving tube and allows the user to strap the bicycle frames into a tube top.

The third type of bicycle racks is the spare tire mount. This is popular among bicyclists and it is used by attaching it behind the tire. This type of rack is very convenient because it does not sacrifice your spare to lug a few bikes around. Other than the aforementioned, the trunk mount is also included among the popular types of bicycle racks. This type is budget friendly meaning it is very affordable. Another benefit from the trunk mount is that it can fit in any type of vehicle, and it is simply locked and strapped around the edges of the trunk lid or door. Lastly, he truck bed bike allows users to stow their bikes vertically without compromising safety or risking damage.

As abovementioned, there are different styles and types of bicycle racks one can choose for; however considering this fact also come the consequence of having difficulty on selecting the best rack that will suit one's lifestyle and needs. Hence, by familiarizing one's self with the qualities one should look for in purchasing a bicycle rack, it would be easier to find the perfect one for you. Among the things to be remembered is the need of the user. The type of bicycle rack one should choose must suit the user's needs. Assessing the type of vehicle one is using is also important and is to be considered. Next, the budget is also as important as the abovementioned to be considered for you to be able to know how much you are willing to spend to get the best rack. Lastly, it is wise to familiarize one's self of the different bicycle racks available in the market through surfing the internet or by asking people who knows a lot about this.

Through educating oneself of the qualities that a bicycle rack should have, selecting the best rack for you will become easier. With the help of these items, your dream of having your bike with you on a vacation without having troubles of transporting it can now be fulfilled.




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