| The hitch mount bike rack has become the preferred | | | | forgets the bike is on the roof and drives into a low |
| choice of bike carrier that everyone is going for these | | | | ceiling garage. |
| days. There is good reason for this and a number of | | | | The best benefit of a hitch mount bike rack is the |
| benefits, many that will actually save you money. Here | | | | money it will save you on gas. A bike on a roof rack |
| you will learn why so many cyclists are choosing hitch | | | | creates drag and cuts down on your gas mileage. A |
| mount bike racks, how they can save you money and | | | | rear transported bike will not create the same kind of |
| what the top brands are. | | | | drag. |
| In the past it seemed every cyclist transported their | | | | If you have more than one bike there are versions of |
| bike on a roof top carrier. But that seems to be | | | | hitch bike racks that can accommodate up to 5 |
| changing today. It used to actually make a statement | | | | bicycles. |
| how your bike was transported. Not so any more. | | | | Finally, the ease of taking the bike on and off is very |
| Today with the price of gas and size of vehicles | | | | quick and you do not have to remove the tires-so you |
| getting bigger cyclist are opting for bike carriers that | | | | are ready to get cycling faster once at your |
| better fit their needs. The choice of many cyclists | | | | destination. |
| today is the hitch mount bike rack. | | | | The Top Brands for Hitch Racks |
| Benefits of the Hitch Mount Bike Rack | | | | In the hitch bike rack world it seems to be dominated |
| The last thing anyone wants to do after a long ride or | | | | by three manufacturers: Thule, Saris and Yakima. |
| race is to lift their bike high above their car and put it in | | | | There are others but these three seem to be the |
| a roof rack. Many of today's SUV's, vans and trucks | | | | quality innovators. Other companies that offer good |
| are taller than ever before. To hoist a bike onto a roof | | | | choices for the price conscious shopper include: |
| rack for those vehicles requires you play for the NBA | | | | Swagman, Softride, Hollywood, and Draftmaster. |
| or carry a ladder along with you. A hitch rack can be a | | | | Speaking of innovation, Yakima has a hitch rack that |
| great alternative as it usually requires hoisting of no | | | | over comes a big problem that is the downside of a |
| more than shoulder height, at best. | | | | rear mounting system. Because these racks are at the |
| A bike that is transported from the rear is protected | | | | back of the vehicle it can make it difficult to get into |
| from expensive damage that can occur with rocks, | | | | the rear of the vehicle with the rack in place. The |
| bugs and other debris that can hit the bike while driving. | | | | Yakima "Swing Daddy" has a feature that allows the |
| Speaking of protection, a bike that is transported from | | | | rack to completely swing out of the way to give you |
| the rear will also not be damaged when the driver | | | | complete access to the rear of your vehicle. |