How to transport a bike by car?

Going on vacation, wondering: bike or car. We advise - you do not have to choose! You can get both. You only need a special handle to transport your two-wheeled bicycle safely. Do you know where it can be installed? Do you know which one to choose? Do you know their advantages and disadvantages? We checked!

What will you learn from this post?

• Types of bike mounts?
• How to transport a bike?
• Which bike mount to choose so as not to overpay?

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Convenient, fast assembly, safety while driving, and no risk of damage or scratches to the bikes are just some of the things we paid attention to. Racks on the hook are convenient and quickly installed. In order for the transport to be as stable as possible, it should be a platform (bicycles are standing), not a hanger (bicycles are hanging). So, how to choose the right mode of transport?

Types of luggage racks

There are many types of luggage racks on the market. It is best to split them by installation location:

• on the roof,
• on the tailgate,
• on the spare wheel on the back door,
• and search.

Roof rack

This is the cheapest bike rack travel option. You need to install support beams on the roof of the car, because without them, you will not be able to install the bike holder. These beams are best mounted on rails.

Installing beams should not scare you - if you can say about yourself that you lead an active lifestyle, they are sure to come in handy in many other situations. If necessary, you can even drag a ladder onto them.

An impressive advantage of this car mount is the number of bicycles we can carry, depending on the size of the roof, we can carry up to 6 bicycles!

Disadvantages of roof racks:

• The need to install support beams,
• Difficult to mount bicycles
• Designed for standard height passenger cars only.

Hook barrel

This type of barrel is the most complex device. Additional lights and license plate space required. Connected to the cube to which the trailers are connected. Their biggest advantage is the ability to carry up to 4 bicycles at the same time, which are held in the holder by the frame and wheels. Whether there are overturning platforms or not.

Disadvantages of having a hooked torso:

• The need to have a hook and socket for the electrical system for trailers.
• Dust-Exposed Bicycles
• Limited field of view through rear window
• High price.

Wheel luggage rack

For use on SUVs and SUVs as these car models have spare wheels on the rear doors. A solution worthy of those looking to transport up to three bicycles. The bearing capacity of such an installation is low. A big plus is the lack of requirements for the installation of additional accessories and the ability to open the door without problems with bicycles attached to the handle. Bicycles are mounted on a frame or installed in special grooves.

Steering wheel rack defects

• Possibility to carry up to two bicycles,
• Limited field of view from behind,
• Only for vehicles with a spare tire on the tailgate.

Accessories for luggage racks

You can buy a range of bike rack accessories. Some may be just a supplement to make your life easier, others are even necessary. We present both of them below.

• Electrical adapter
• Dam adapter
• Ski attachment
• Baskets, boxes, bags
• Clamping straps
• Bicycle Covers

No matter what kind of car you have, on avtotachki.com you are sure to find a bike holder that suits your needs. Come in today and see for yourself.