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Final Thoughts
Home » Mountain Biking » Car Bike Racks » Final ThoughtsWe have come along way since the first bike racks were slung on the backs of Hondas. You can actually still purchase one of the old-style bike racks. If that is something you must do then more power to you. In the end the important thing is getting to the trailhead. Unless you live a few miles from singletrack then you are going to need some way transport your bike to the trail. Now instead of forced into a decision you can pick for yourself how you would like to haul your bike.
The top racks provide a cool looking alternative to the rear rack. The bikes are up and out of the way, plus Yakima and Thule provide all kinds of add-ons to the bike rack. Now you can purchase holders for kayaks, snowboards, skis, and more. They even sell ‘coffins.’ ‘Coffins’ look like large plastic coffins on top of your vehicle. Actually, they are like giant too chests. They open up enabling you to store things like baby strollers, basketballs, or even golf clubs.
It can be overwhelming at times to have to pick what kind of rack to get. Do you get the rear or roof kind? Do you get extra carrying devices or not? What if you have more kids in the future, do you get the big rack now? These are all real life questions that should be thought through before getting to the store. Yakima and Thule both have great websites that will help you customize your rack to your specific needs.
The right bike rack will make traveling to far away adventure destinations more pleasurable. It is amazing to realize how integrated something like a bike rack can become into the fabric of our lives. When we have the right gear we are more confident and, for some reason, get more excited about doing the activity—in this case that activity is mountain biking. Don’t get caught anymore trying to take your bike apart so it fits in your Honda Accord. Likewise, don’t beat your car up attempting to cram your bike into it. There is a safer and neater way to get the job done. A bike rack will make your adventures more enjoyable, less cluttered and hassle free. If there is anything we can all do without in this life it is hassle. So put the seats back up in you sedan and stap that mountain bike where it belongs, on your roof—or the rear insert if you prefer.
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