Hitch Carrier Compatibility
Because I determined that i need yet another expensive hobby to burn my kids' inheritance on; Santa brought some mountain bikes. Eventually i am going to need a way to get haul them. I have been looking at trailer hitch carriers but can't figure out if they are compatible with my bikes. The Felt Nine 80s that I got have a slanted frame, have the cables on the bottom, and the cables would be between the frame and the cradle in the carrier. Are they all like that? Are all of these bikes I see on these hanging carriers riding on their cables? Are these hanging hitches pretty universal?? I have never messed with these things except to notice them on the highway every now and then.
Hitch Carrier Compatibility
Look at Thule T2. Best rack I've had.
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I was in your same boat needing a rack to carry 4 bikes. All the ones I liked were more money than I wanted to spend. In the 700+ range. The less expensive carriers held the bike by the frame & I didn't like the potential wear on the frame. So I decided to build my own. I love the rack, I can carry 1-4 bikes on it. Hold the bikes by the tires so no frame wear it can fit any size of bike easily. I've had road bikes & small 24 in. Bikes on it with no problem. Cost me about $200 to build. Plus it was fun to build and figure out. I love the comments from others as it does look unique. My favorite is, "nice rack".
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Hitch Carrier Compatibility
I own that same Thule rack and haven't had issues. As mentioned, you just have to take your time if loading several bikes.
Not all of us have deep pockets! :lol8:
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I know you need rack for some new bikes, I've been dying to know, what bikes did you get for Christmas?
By the way, long live the hood sled. What a riot!
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I own that same Thule rack and haven't had issues. As mentioned, you just have to take your time if loading several bikes.
Not all of us have deep pockets! :lol8:
I think my biggest problem was the difference in bike sizes, mine is a large 29er and my wife's is a small 26. Just never could get the right position. :D
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Those look like some fun bikes. My brother got a 29er hard tail with 4 inch fork on the front. All though offing think I would like it. I really think it is a great bike. I think you will really like those rides.
Back to the rack, I think this rack is the best bang for your buck. http://www.bikecarrierdirect.com/hit...Bike-Rack.html
I think the racks that carry the bikes by the frame are good I just think you have more potential for damage. When I have so much invested in the bikes your carrying I want to make sure that I break them while riding and not transporting them. My .02
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