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The fact of the matter is, before you can start your bike ride you're going to have to get your bike to the trailhead. Since everyone's needs are unique, you're going to need a bike rack that fits your needs without compromise.
Rack Attack offers many different types of Bike Racks for your car. These include Roof Mount Bike Racks, Hitch Mount Bike Racks, Trunk Mount Bike Racks & Spare Tire Mount Bike Racks. We can help you decide which model will fit your lifestyle best by answering a few questions:
Once you have a firm understanding of what you want, continue reading to find the rack best suited to your needs.
All Roof Mount Bike Racks will REQUIRE your car to have a Base Roof Rack, which can be factory installed or aftermarket. Roof bike racks come in two styles: fork mount (front tire removed) or upright (front tire left on). There are several roof bike rack models available in each style, and almost all models have optional locks to keep your bike secure to the rack, and the rack secure to the vehicle. Here are some pros and cons of each style:
Roof Mount Bike Rack Pros
Roof Mount Bike Rack Cons
Fork Mount Pros
Fork Mount Cons
The Thule 535 ThruRide Fork Mount Carrier is a premium thru-axle fork mount bike carrier the fits a complete range of thru-axle diameters and has universal roof rack compatibility.
The energies of the universe have collided and created Yakima's first-ever direct to factory crossbar fork-mount bike carrier, the Yakima ForkLift. The Yakima ForkLift is simple as pie to install and fits most forks with disc brakes.
The Thule Circuit Fork Mount low-profile carrier is designed for those looking for security, convenience and aerodynamic styling. Fitting most factory and 3rd party bars, this rack is the perfect way to carry 1 bike on your car.
Upright Mount Pros
Upright Mount Cons
The Yakima FrontLoader fits to multiple types of crossbars. FrontLoader is the most versatile bike rack ever. Bikes stay vertical as they roll onto the rack for quick and easy loading. Best-in-class consumer-focused design and security.
The Yakima HighRoad is a premium roof-top bike rack that holds nearly any bike without taking off the wheels.
The RockyMounts Brass Knuckles Black is the lowest profile upright bike mount on the market. Versatility is its middle name; mounts on all crossbars, accommodates 20"-29" bike tires, and road to downhill bikes.
Hitch Mount Bike Racks REQUIRE that your vehicle already has a 1.25" or 2" receiver hitch installed. Hitch Mount Bike Racks can be a very convenient option, provided the hitch is capable of handling the load (if not, Rack Attack offers Trailer Hitches for most vehicles). We have two styles of hitch racks available: hanging and platform. Hanging racks sling the bikes by their frame and hold them in place with rubber or Velcro straps. With platform racks, the bike tires sit in a tray similar to a upright roof rack, and are held in place with a hooked arm over the frame or front tire. Most models have security features as standard or optional. Here are pros and cons of each style:
Hitch Mount Bike Rack Cons
Hanging Rack Pros
Hanging Rack Cons
The Thule Camber 2 Bike trailer hitch mounted bicycle rack offers the ideal combination of features and value.
Premium hanging hitch bike rack in a swing-away version for convenient access to rear of vehicle (for 4 bikes).
The Thule Camber 4 bike trailer hitch mounted bicycle rack offers the ideal combination of feature and value.
Platform Rack Pros
Platform Rack Cons
The Thule EasyFold XXL Fatbike Straps allow you to carry your 3"-5" tire fat bikes on the Thule EasyFold bike rack (sold separately).
We employed components from our SplitRail to develop the MonoRail. The MonoRail carries two bikes with an option for a third bike (2" model only). Holds kids bikes, road, mtn and fat bikes.
Access Bike Ramp for NV 2.0 Family
Trunk Mount Bike Racks are the most basic way to carry bikes on most vehicles. This type of rack clamps to the vehicle with 4-6 rubber-dipped metal hooks, and has rubber or foam pads that press against the bumper, trunk or rear window for support. These racks tend to be less expensive than the other options, but the user must be cautious so as to not scratch the vehicle's finish during installation/removal.
Trunk Mount Bike Rack Pros
Trunk Mount Bike Rack Cons
Robust trunk bike rack securely holds bikes, is easy to use, and folds for compact storage.
What happens when you take the most popular trunk rack of all time and expand its vehicle compatibility by 20%? Spoiler Alert: you get the Saris Bones EX.
Spare Tire Mount Bike Racks only come in 2-bike versions since the load is transmitted to the spare tire bracket. These racks feature locking systems to secure your bikes to the rack, as well as a lock to secure the rack to the tire. A simple twist of a knob will remove the rack when you are not using it, and they are reasonably compact for storage. It will be obvious if this is an option for you. However if you need to transport more than two bikes, we may be able to add a trailer hitch to your vehicle so you can use a hitch rack. This gets tricky because the rack must sit far back enough to clear the spare tire, so feel free to call us if you'd like more details about this option.
The Thule 963PRO Spare Me heavy-duty bike rack is the perfect solution for any vehicle with a rear mounted spare tire. Now includes Stay-Put cradles for better stability, an integrated locking cable, and a second adapter plate to fit more tire sizes.