Posts Tagged ‘good bike racks’

Swagman 4-Bike RV Bumper Rack Review

Monday, November 8th, 2010

When you go on a long distance trip, you need an especially strong and sturdy bike rack to transport your bikes. And if you’re taking your RV, you need a rack that will mount your bumper perfectly.

The Swagman 4-bike RV Bumper Rack is a perfect solution to your problems. It is a sturdy, well-built contraption that mounts on to your bumper in the most secure way possible. It will definitely ensure that you have a hassle-free journey, without you having to worry about your bikes’ condition.
The RV bumper rack has the following features:

  • A capacity for carrying up to 4 bikes at a time.
  • A design made to fit on to 4 inch to 4.5 inch continuous welded steel bumpers.
  • Solid steel construction.
  • Simple and easy to attach and use.

Swagman 4-Bike RV Bumper Rack

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SportRack – A30604 – Hitch ‘n’ Drive 4 Bike Rack (1.25” and 2” receivers) Review

Monday, November 8th, 2010

What everyone looks for in a bike rack is versatility, utility and security. When you have easy- to- use features, it’s an added bonus. SportRack is one such company that knows exactly what its customers need and make it a point to fulfill all requirements.

The A30604 is versatile as it fits both 1.25 inch as well as 2 inch receivers and comes with some really nice added security features. It is made to carry up to 4 bikes at a time and fits easily into your hitch. It can carry race, mountain or touring bikes. The rack has the following features:

  • A capacity for carrying up to 4 bikes at a time.
  • A design made to fit both, 1.25 inch and 2 inch receivers.
  • User friendly bike clamps.
  • Protective rubber extrusions to help protect your bikes.
  • 1.25 inch or 2 inch stinger included.

SportRack–A30604–Hitch n Drive 4 Bike Rack (1.25 inch and 2 inch receivers)

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Swagman 4-Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack with Tow Bar Review

Monday, November 8th, 2010

A lot of people face a problem when they have multiple things to transport. Hence, companies produce racks that can perform 2 or more functions at a time. Swagman was smart enough to address this problem and supply its customers with a bike rack that has an attached tow bar.

The Swagman 4-Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack with Tow bar allows you to transport you bikes and your trailers, boats, or personal watercrafts at the same time. This is very useful for vacations and holidays, especially for families. Its capacity to carry up to 4 bikes at a time makes it ideal for family outings of all kinds. The rack has the following features:

  • A capacity for transporting up to 4 bikes at a time.
  • A design made to fit 2 inch receivers.
  • Folding arm for access to rear of the vehicle.
  • Tow bar rated for 3500lbs with a 350lb tongue weight.

Swagman 4-Bike Fold Down Hitch Rack with Tow Bar

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Swagman 3-Bike Standard Hitch Mount Rack (2 inch receiver) Review

Monday, November 8th, 2010

A lot of people simply buy bike racks for use in the city. Maybe day– to- day use for transporting the kids’ bikes, maybe the infrequent visit to a park. Either way, not everyone is looking for a strapping, heavy – duty bike rack. And this is why, no matter what, most companies produce the standard, most basic bike rack for all types of bikes.

Such racks are high on convenience and ease-of-use. The security feature may not be top of the line, but you can take a quick trip down the highway without worrying that your bikes are going to fall off or worse, that your whole rack is going to fall off. This type of bike rack is the most fundamental type of bike racks and is essential for every bike owner. The Swagman 3-Bike Standard rack is one such rack. Made by Swagman, this rack is a user- friendly and durable one. It has the following features:

  • A capacity for carrying up to 3 bikes at a time.
  • A design made to fit 2 inch receivers.
  • Soft Kratton cushioning.
  • Solid steel construction.
  • Lockable with your pad lock of choice.
  • New swedge design for quick and easy assembling and disassembling.
  • Requires little or no assembly.

Swagman 3-Bike Standard Hitch Mount Rack (2 inch receiver)

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