Showing posts with label racks. Show all posts
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Friday, April 13, 2012

Hollywood Racks HR400 Road Runner 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver)) Review

Hollywood Racks HR400 Road Runner 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (2-Inch Receiver))
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I bought this rack at least 10 years ago, possibly 11 or 12. It has actually lasted longer than the Explorer I bought it for. I have it on a new Silverado now and it works like a champ. The release was originally appealing because the Explorer had the hatch style door and it allowed me to get into the cargo area without taking the bikes off. Now with the truck, I can still let down the bed gate and not have to take the bikes off the rack.
I have carried everything from mountain bikes to kids bikes to my big fat beach cruiser and it has had no problems with bowing or swaying. It's made out of some type of heavy duty iron with very solid welding. It's not lightweight, but it's not a workout either.
Now the best part: I recently realized that I stripped one of the turn knobs that allows the bars to go up and down. I called customer service and they allowed me to drive over to their facility and pick up a replacement. How cool was that? A lot of these manufacturers will not sell directly to the public, and they did with no problem. What's even better is; as I was standing out front putting on the part, the owner happened to come out to see if I needed help. He even gave me my money back stating stating that since I drove all the way over there and it was a little part, he wouldn't charge. I couldn't believe it! I tried to refuse, but he kept giving me back the payment! I was shocked!

The replacement part works great and I am a loyal customer for life. That type of service is unheard of these days. I was happy enough to just be able to get the part immediately. I know this rack will last another ten years, and hopefully I will be able to get other items from this company.

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Comes with rubber cradles and tie-downs, plus wheel attachment bar. "No wobble" wedge eliminates slack. Includes 9' locking cable. Tilts for easy cargo access.

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Friday, April 6, 2012

Topeak Explorer Bike Rack Review

Topeak Explorer Bike Rack
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It seems to me a very good choice, Hard, good paint.
You can atach the painners at the sides of the rack, and in the top, the sleeping bag, a mattress or something else
It also hace a special atach point for your RED BACK LIGHTA very very helpfull accesory for your bike when you travel
PAY ATENTION if you need it For DISC BRAKES BIKE or NOT, there is a diference in the way you atach it to the bike and also in the PRICE There are two models, almost exactly the same
Be carefull!!!

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Topeak Explorer Rear Rack, Black.A great rack for long distance touring. Integrated top plate accepts Topeak MTX series bags and other cargo. 6061 T-6 Alloy construction

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Friday, February 17, 2012

Axiom Streamliner Disc DLX Rack - (Silver) Review

Axiom Streamliner Disc DLX Rack - (Silver)
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Mine came with the optional rear brake mount arm in addition to the upper braze-on mount arms. Theoretically you don't need ANY braze-ons with this rack. My bike has all the braze-ons. This rack sets far enough back to allow me to put grocery bag panniers on my 415mm chainstay roadbike with no heel clearance problems. I tested it with both Axioms Hunter grocery pannier & Jandd's grocery pannier. My bike's lower mounts use thicker than normal mounting bolts which I had to buy as the rack only comes with the smaller size bolts. Once I had those, it all bolted on easily.
I could only get this item on Amazon. My local bike shop couldn't get it & I don't see it elsewhere online. It is the same as the rack of the same name on Axiom's website.

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Patent Pending Design specifically for use on Road/Mountain bikes - Does not require braze-on mounts or threaded dropouts - Unique foot design allows rack to be mounted 4cm behind the axle, allowing for improved heel clearance on road bike length chainstays, or clearance for a disc caliper.Includes pump peg - Fits 26" - 700C wheels - Weight = 575g - Load Capacity = 110lb (50kg)

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Friday, December 16, 2011

Avenir Universal XL Rear Rack (Black, Universal) Review

Avenir Universal XL Rear Rack (Black, Universal)
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Strongly constructed welded light weight alloy with tough powder coat finish. The 3 supports make for a strong rack. Stainless steel mounting hardware keeps it rust free. You may have to bend the mounting brackets slightly to fit your bike which is typical of all racks.

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Axiom Streamliner Road DLX Racks Review

Axiom Streamliner Road DLX Racks
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I bought this rack in a sort of desperation after my bike shop told me the only rack in the whole world that would fit my newly purchased bicycle would be about $150, plus installation. I sought a second opinion at REI and they told me the same thing. I did some research and decided this was worth the small gamble and it paid off, much better than I had hoped.
This rack does not come with any directions whatsoever, but after two hours the rack was finally installed. Read further for time saving hints:
Remove the quick release skewer and place the skewer through the mounting holes on the rack. I went in the order rack, spring, quick release/cap. I had to push the rack legs together about ? an inch to be able to screw the cap back on the skewer, this was probably the hardest part, squeezing together and trying to screw on the quick release cap at the same time.
Next, this comes with a bracket you mount to the rack and the brake caliper, not shown in the stock photo.
Important part! I had to BEND this bracket to get it to fit from the rack to my break caliper. The bending part wasn't too difficult, but it did take some time to get it to fit correctly. It originally was too parallel to the floor, and I had to methodically bend it to the angle between the rack and the caliper.
Once the bracket looked correct, I completely removed the break caliper and went in the order bicycle frame, rack bracket, caliper unit. I had to remove a thick washer to be able to have the break caliper screw be long enough to reaffix.
At this point, I then affixed the bracket to the rack with the included screws and bolts. I used a level to make sure I wasn't pulling the rack too far forward when attaching the bracket. They include 6 screws, in sets of varying length, but only two bolts.
The only tools you need are an Allen wrench (to remove caliper) and a screwdriver and pliers (to affix bracket to rack), and maybe a level if you're like me.
The rack seems super sturdy, I can lift up my bike with the rack, and I can push and pull the rack and there is no give. It works great!
I guess the $150 rack manufacturer has some competition now!

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Axiom Rear Mount Racks. Features: Fits road bikes with fenders Sets rack 4cm behind axle for improved heel clearence Does not require braze-ons or threaded dropouts for installation

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Hollywood Racks T970 Fork Block 1 Bicycle Fork Mount Review

Hollywood Racks T970 Fork Block 1 Bicycle Fork Mount
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I bought two of these for what it would have cost to buy one of lesser quality at my local bike shop. I screwed them into a 2x4 to put in the bed of my pickup truck and they work just great. I was surprised at the workmanship quality of this sturdy fork mount. Highly recommend the product.

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This one-bicycle fork block allows a bicyclist to securely transport a bike in a van or in a truck or to securely store a bike just about anywhere, including on a wall. It has a 9-mm skewer that firmly grips a bike's fork and a heavy-duty base that bolts to any solid surface.
About Hollywood Racks Hollywood Racks started in 1973 when they began making trunk racks in the back of our bike shop in Hollywood, CA. As a retailer, the company knew exactly what people needed: good quality products that were easy to use. They earned a great reputation fast and began selling racks to other dealers, and later to the bike companies. Today, Hollywood Racks builds racks the only way they know how: simple, strong, and secure.
Hollywood Racks are built with top-quality materials including high-strength steel, aircraft-quality fasteners, and thick powder coats to withstand the elements. Generous amounts of padding protect bikes and cars, and all of their products are fully covered with a limited warranty. The company's products continue to receive accolades from all the major outdoor sports magazines, and are in demand by everyone from recreational cycling families to weekend warriors to race teams on the road and off.


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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Sunlite Alloy Rear Carrier for Bicycles (26") Review

Sunlite Alloy Rear Carrier for Bicycles (26)
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I installed this rack on my Forge Sconset Beach Cruiser Bike - Skyscape Blue and it was a perfect fit (lucky me!). The Sconset has braze-ons on the seat stays and the stainless steel rack brackets attaches to them. I did have to bend the brackets slightly to get them positioned where they needed to be but I think that is standard operating procedure when attaching a rear rack and in fact probably adds to the strength and stability of the rack since there is some beneficial tension there. The rack came with vinyl coated wrap-around pieces to use with the brackets in case the bike lacks braze-ons. I often hang a pair of Basil Cardiff Rear Basket, Black on this rear rack and they work together perfectly. One thing to note - the bit of curved up tubing they give us at the bottom of the rack struts - there for a bungee cord hook - is very small so a typically thick bungee hook just barely holds on and could flip off. You may need to buy a "Rack Strap" (made by Blackburn I think), or other similar type of strap since its hooks are thinner and would probably hold better.

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Sturdy alloy rack fits mountain bikes, comfort bikes, and cruiser bikes.

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Avenir Rear Road Bike Rack (Black, 700c) Review

Avenir Rear Road Bike Rack (Black, 700c)
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An all-around good, sturdy bike rack. It's slightly less expensive than the other bike racks on amazon. The product comes with all the installation materials. As for the tools, only a screwdriver is necessary, but a wrench will makes things much easier. You won't need any specialized bicycle tools for this. It took me about 15 minutes to install the entire thing and it fits perfectly on my average-sized road bike. I can lift the entire bike(~25 lbs) by the rack without a hitch. I've yet to come across any problems. My one complaint is that the product does not come with any extra screws, which are easy to lose, so you'll have to be careful not to misplace any of them. Also, you can mount a reflector(not included) on the rear of the rack.
Note: Your bike should have small holes in the rear of the frame specifically for mounting racks or else installing it may be a pain. I think most frames have these holes, but you should check to be safe.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Delta Mega Rack Universal Rear Bike Rack Review

Delta Mega Rack Universal Rear Bike Rack
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This is not a bad rack. It's light and seems to be well made. Nevertheless, it annoys me when vendors claim a "universal" ability to mount on any bike. Out of the box, no way will this work on my frame, which happens to be a Gary Fisher Mendota. To make this thing work, I need to make a trip to the hardware store to buy some aluminum straps in order to fabricate the necessary bracket extensions. Had the packaged connectors been about 4 inches longer it might have worked.

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adjustable rear bicycle rack for any bike

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack Review

Topeak QR Beam Rack EX Bicycle Rack
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I searched all over looking for a good but cheap rack, you cannot beat this product for the price and how well it's built. It has a little hidden tray for a wallet or something, comes with reflector and you can remove it and it's ready to recieve blinking lights,clip ons. Perfect for running to the store, comes with two adjustable rubber straps. Had it on in minutes, comes with different size rubber shims to fit seat post size if you need them and best of all it doubles as a fender and keeps the water from shooting on me. I have 26 inch wheels and I finished it off by getting the little extended fender that Topeak makes for it. (MTX DeFender Bicycle Fender-$5.00) The threaded holes are already in the rack and with the 2 screws that came with the fender, had it on. It sticks out past the rack another 5 inches and total length, Rack and fender from the center of the seat post is 23 1/4 inches. I am very happy with it and it really looks good.

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Composite platform to save weight, MTX QuickTrack trunk bag mount. Hinged quick release seatpost clamp, one size fits all. Custom storage box on rear end. Built-in bungees. 15lbs+ load capacity.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Topeak QR BeamRack RX Bicycle Rack (V Type ) Review

Topeak QR BeamRack RX Bicycle Rack (V Type )
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Nice rack. Needs a sleeve for the post for stability otherwise rubber washers rattle around.

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A light weight seatpost rack w/ included side frames. For use on road and fitness bikes. Compatible w/ all RX Trunk Bags, 15 lbs. carrying capacity. Includes rubber bungees, Light clip & Side frames for RX DXP Trunk bags. Fits 25.4mm - 31.8mm posts (shims included)

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Axiom Streamliner DLX Racks Review

Axiom Streamliner DLX Racks
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I really wanted a Surly "Nice" rack for my LHT but I couldn't pass up this price on this a similar rack. The rack has a very narrow profile so if you intend to use the top of the rack for porting you may want to look elsewhere. I like the tail light feature on this rack because it get my blinkie off my post making easier to put my bike in grips of a repair stand. I also found it hard to find a silver rack but Axiom has several.

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Axiom Rear Mount Racks. Features: Fits, road, MTB and hybrid bikes with fenders Versalock tubular aluminum stay mounts

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

Delta Mega Rack Post Haste Bicycle Seat Post Rack Review

Delta Mega Rack Post Haste Bicycle Seat Post Rack
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This item was impossible to find at local cycle shops, so I had to purchase it on specifications (and faith). I was not disappointed, the unit is very light weight and relatively compact- just what I wanted.
The only minor difficulty was the bracket (to mount a rear reflector) was inserted in the main support tube. Instructions did not indicate this, and the fixture, contained within a plastic bag, was lodged within the tube (some 10" deep). WIth my wife's acumen, knitting needles and finally a drain unclogging tool, we we able to coax out the fixture. Don't let this detail scare you off- it's a great product!

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Travel with all your necessary gear, and take it and your bike rack with you when your journey's finished with the Delta Post Haste seatpost rack. It allows for swift and secure installation on any seatpost 24-32mm in diameter. It's made of ultra-strong welded aluminum construction and offers rubber grippers on top of 12.5 by 4.5-inch rack to keep loads in place. A reflector bracket is included.
About Delta Cycle For more than 20 years, Delta Cycle has created useful cycling products with a mission to make an innovative difference. The company works hard to make their products better and deliver superior value. Delta Cycle offers only a small, concentrated product line that represents the best there is in each category.


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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Thule 821 Low Rider Bicycle Fork Mount Review

Thule 821 Low Rider Bicycle Fork Mount
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We have a Honda CRV and needed a way to transport bikes. Since the spare tire is mounted on the back of the vehicle it is harder to find a bike rack for it. We don't have a hitch, so it would be very costly to get one installed and then pay for a rack. We bought two sets of the fork mounts and installed them on a 2X6 piece of scrap wood (51 cents at Home Depot) which fits perfectly inside the back of the CRV. Problem solved for not much fuss or money!

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Versatile Fork Block to Bolt On Hard surfaces like Pick Up Trucks and Van Interiors

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Sunday, May 1, 2011

Axiom Odyssee Full Suspension Rear Rack Review

Axiom Odyssee Full Suspension Rear Rack
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This is a nice solid rack. I was able to adjust it to site fairly far back from my seat, which meant my heels don't hit the grocery panniers I also installed.
The only downside to the product is the lack of an instruction sheet. I downloaded a picture of the rack from the manuf's website brochure ([...]) and printed an enlarged view to see where the parts went.
All you need is a hex/allen wrench and either pliers or a wrench and you're good to go.

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Bolt the Axiom Odyssee Full Suspension Rack to the backside of your full-sus rig and go get yourself lost. The Odyssee's 110 pound capacity ensures that you'll be able to carry more than enough food -and navigation gear -to have a great story when you get home.Product Features
Material: 6061 Aluminum
Compatibility: [Wheel sizes] 24in, 26in, 27in, 700c; [Suspension types] most 4-bar (Horst-link, URT) designs, except seatstay pivot designs
Capacity: 110lbs (50kg)
Weight: 920g
Recommended Use: Off-road touring on full-suspension bikes
Manufacturer Warranty: Lifetime


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Monday, April 11, 2011

Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier Support Review

Delta Mega Rack Post Porter Seat Post Rack with Pannier Support
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If you need to buy a seat-post type rack because you have a suspension-type bicycle, this rack works well for bicycle commuting. If you have a traditional "hardtail" bicycle, I would stick to a traditional rack. Previous reviewers reported two problems and I road-tested this rack against their comments.
(1) First problem reported by another reviewer was the rack not staying in place. I didn't have this problem at all. Remember to tighten the screws alternately a little at a time (top right, then bottom left, then top left, then bottom right). Tighten screws alternately and repeat several times until all screws are tight, and your rack shouldn't slide. (Don't tighten one screw all the way then go on to the next; alternate each a little at a time so the tension is even.)
(2) Second problem reported by another reviewer was the loaded bike bags bumped into the spokes and caused damage. I tested the bags at both the 25-pound limit and the 40-pound limit. If you turn sharply, get up speed, or go over a bump, the loaded bags can definitely bump into your spokes. You wouldn't want to fully load the bags for cross-country or sport riding. I just use my bike to commute to work, so I tested it by stopping on the way home to get groceries. At 25-pounds (bread, milk, canned food), there is no real problem, but at 40-pounds (one bag of cat litter loaded on each side), the right-hand bag did tend to bump my spokes if I got up any speed. So if you fully load your bags, go very slow & easy. Try the hard-sided "grocery getter" bags from Sunlite brand.

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The unique Delta Post Porter rear seatpost rack features a four-bolt clamp that allows for secure installation on any seatpost without seatpost removal. It also offers legs that attach to any bike frame, including full-suspension bikes. It's made of ultra-strong welded aluminum construction and offers rubber grippers on top of 12.5 by 4.5-inch rack to keep loads in place.
About Delta Cycle For more than 20 years, Delta Cycle has created useful cycling products with a mission to make an innovative difference. The company works hard to make their products better and deliver superior value. Delta Cycle offers only a small, concentrated product line that represents the best there is in each category.


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