Bike rack

Car bike racks allow you to securely attach bicycles to the car, making transportation easier. They remove the need to disassemble a cycle every time to fit it into the luggage compartment.

Types of car racks for bicycles

By the place of installation:

• On roof rails. Bikes can be locked at several points at once, usually in an upright position.
• On the boot lid or the tailgate. They are suspended using brackets or straps on the hinges and the tailgate itself.
• In the luggage compartment of a pickup truck. They are made in the shape of a crossbar with eccentric clamps or bolts for fastening to the vehicle. They prevent luggage from shifting during transportation.
• To the spare wheel. These are suitable for many crossovers and SUVs. They are installed using an arched frame.
• On the tow-bar. They are installed using a clamp. They may have a support platform.

The design of the products often includes rods, brackets, clamps, and straps for better bicycle attachment. It may be suspended by the frame or placed on supports.

By the material:

• Steel. They are cheap, durable, but heavy and prone to corrosion.
• Aluminium. They are lightweight but expensive.

By additional functions:

• Foldable. They are convenient in storage and transportation.
• Tiltable. They are located on the tow-bar. They provide quick access to the luggage compartment without removing the bike.
• With a frame for the license plate. These are devices that are installed behind the car body and obscure the license plate of the vehicle.
• With tail light repeaters. They are made as bulky platforms that block the car’s tail lights.

Also, the accessories have a different number of brackets and bikes transported. There can be 1 or 4 bicycles at the same time.

Tips on using car bike racks

• Before installing the device, make sure it is compatible with your vehicle.
• Read the manual. If necessary, adjust the tilt angle and make other adjustments according to the recommendations of the equipment manufacturer.
• Before installation, clean the device and its mounting seat on the vehicle.
• Do not use car bike racks to carry any other items.
• Make sure that the bike does not protrude by more than 400 mm on the sides. Remove its front wheel if necessary.
• Observe the recommendations regarding the permissible load on the device.
• Remove all accessories from the cycle you are going to transport: a basket, a child seat, etc.
• Before driving, make sure that the luggage is securely attached and does not come in contact with the car body, and that the wheels are located as far as possible from the exhaust pipe.
• Be careful when manoeuvring or driving through tight spaces, uphill, or downhill.

Professional help from Buycarparts.co.uk

In our online store, you can always buy car racks for bicycles at a bargain price. Thanks to the wide range of products, you can easily find a reliable and suitable accessory.