The Rack Attack Blog

For our next spotlight, we take a moment to meet one of our Canadian friends and the face behind @scaia_offroad. This ambassador takes advantage of beautiful British Columbia and always makes sure his followers get a chance to enjoy it with him! Meet Andrew and scaia_offroad below! Andrew | @scaia_offroad My name is Andrew, and I’m someone who craves the freedoms of the backcountry and looks for any excuse to get out of the everyday hustle and bustle to escape into the unknown. Wh...more

 As our stores and the community continue to grow across North America, we’d like to stop and highlight some of our community ambassadors and the effort they put into their outdoor lifestyle. This ambassador has been a huge help for our expansion into Texas, specifically our Dallas store. She embodies the outdoors and shows how a hobby can become a lifestyle with enough commitment. Get to know Meagan below! Meg Alpha | @megalpha Hi! My name is Meagan Alpha. I have always loved the...more

Just about anything you want to carry on your vehicle’s roof will require a base roof rack; the question is: what roof rack will fit my car, and what roof rack is the best for me? The basic concept of a roof rack is straightforward. It’s made up of just a few parts: The mount - This is the piece of the rack that attaches to your vehicle. This piece will be specific to your vehicle’s make, model, and year. The mount type will change depending on how the rack is mounted, as y...more

With such an engaging community across North America, we’d like to stop and highlight some of our community ambassadors and the effort they put into their outdoor lifestyle. To kick off this ambassador spotlight, we want to highlight someone who has been a key community member for our Phoenix store and continues to represent the Rack Attack Lifestyle.   Josh Roelle | @overland_az "My name is Josh Roelle. I was born into a life of camping.  My grandfather started a &ldquo...more

The age-old question: should I get a roof or a hitch bike rack? You’ve spent a lot of money finding the right bike that fits your lifestyle and needs, so you’ll want to get to your destination safely to spend more time adventuring and less time worrying about your gear. In this guide, we outline the differences between hitch and roof bike racks to help you choose a bike carrier that is right for you. Things to consider before choosing a bike rack: What type of vehicle you have...more

Bike racks are extremely useful for transporting bikes to your destination, but are they safe and can they damage your car or bike? The biggest threat to bike rack safety is improper installation. We always recommend speaking with one of our expert Gear Guides before installing a rack. Although installation is the biggest threat, there are a few other safety concerns you might want to consider. 1) Providing a top-notch security system to lock both your bike and rack Firstly you need to lock t...more

Küat Racks, designers of lightweight, stylish and easy-to-use products that help cyclists and adventurers get out and do more recently set out to redefine the hitch bike rack. They knew they wanted one-hand, one-tap pneumatic operation with zero contact on the bike frame. They wanted integrated LED taillights and simple, tool free adjustable tire chocks for all bikes sizes and tires. And they wanted the most durable materials and coatings. Their new Piston™ Pro X is all of that. But d...more

The next generation of Thule Roof Racks has arrived with a promise to revolutionize the roof rack industry! But really, what has exactly changed with the new line of Thule Edge racks? 2022 brings with it the new additions to Thule's roof rack lineup. All of Thule's new racks fall under two families. The existing Evo lineup looks and functions like most traditional roof racks, whereas the new Edge lineup provides a more flush looking alternative and replaces the current AeroBlade Edge family. ...more

Kayaking is a favorite escape for many, but before you can put your boat in the water you need to get it to the beach, to do that you need to figure out the best kayak rack that fits on your vehicle. As you will see in this article, kayak racks come in a few various designs, but choosing one isn’t all that difficult, if you know what questions to ask. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Before you can put a kayak rack on your car you will need a basic roof rack to mount the kayak ...more

Cleaning and regular maintenance can add years to the life of your bike rack. While it seems like it may be challenging to do, the truth is, it’s not. By devoting about half an hour to maintenance every year, you can ensure your rack stays good as new.  This guide will be broken up into a few sections: Things to do regularly, Things to do monthly, and Things to do in the off-season. Things to do regularly Everyone who uses their bike rack will have their own experience. Some may be...more