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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

With the colder months approaching, it might be time to hang up your downhill bike and pick up your skis. While your bike may not be getting the same action as it was before, don’t shun it to a dark corner to collect spider webs. There are plenty of options to store your bike and rack efficiently at home. For your Bike Every year there seem to be more and more ways for people to store their bikes in their homes or garages. What the real issue is, is determining which style is the best fo...more

International and cross-border travel may be restricted for a while longer. Still, Yakima has come to the rescue with a brand new hitch system that will let you adventure and explore every corner of your home country, no matter what type of activity.   The Yakima Exo System is here, and we are so excited to offer this to you!   The Yakima Exo System The Yakima Exo System is a hitch-mounted, modular system that allows you to customize various accessories to meet your specific a...more

Rack Attack, a North American premier retailer of vehicle rack solutions with 21 stores across the US and Canada, has acquired Rack Outfitters located in Austin, Texas. The acquisition signals an expansion into a new US market for Rack Attack. The Texas store joined the Rack Attack family on May 1, 2021. Rack Outfitters has established itself in the Austin market with a strong ecommerce presence and developed an industry-leading YouTube channel. Rack Attack will continue to operate the addition...more

Press Release // Vancouver, BC, Canada // February 16, 2021 Thule, a global leader in products designed for an active lifestyle, will be opening its first-ever brand store in North America in downtown Denver, Colorado. This new retail store will offer U.S. customers a first of its kind shopping experience by showcasing all of Thule’s product categories in one space. The new Thule brand store will open in Summer 2021. Thule will be working with longtime retail partner Rack Attack, North...more