| People can’t ride their bikes everywhere
and it is often necessary to transport
bikes from one place to another.
Until recently, people would have
to put the bike inside their vehicle
when transporting it, but now
there are bike racks that can
secure the bike above the ground
outside of the vehicle. Trailer
hitch bike racks fit into the
trailer hitch receiver opening
and provide metal racks specifically
designed to hold and transport
bikes. Trailer hitches fit into
the same trailer hitch receiver
opening that is used to secure
the hitch ball mount. On most
models, the trailer hitch bike
rack sticks up vertically behind
the rear of the vehicle. The vertical
metal pole that holds the bikes
up is usually a few feet long.
There are two horizontal bars
at the top of the vertical pole
where the bikes are secured. One
wheel of the bike is put between
the bars and then strapped in.
The bike hangs down between the
bars and can be transported in
this position. These bike racks
provide enough ground clearance
that the bike is not in danger
of being dragged along the ground.
Other types of trailer hitch bike
racks fit horizontally on the
back of the vehicle. The wheels
of the bike fit into two openings
on the rack. The bike is fastened
and held upright in these racks.
There are models of both of these
types of trailer hitch bike racks
that can hold several bikes. Some
can transport up to five bikes
at once. These racks are larger
and more cumbersome than smaller
racks, but they can be useful,
especially when transporting several
bikers to a biking destination.
Bike racks are great for people
going on long mountain biking
trips. The racks can accommodate
several bikes at once, leaving
room in the vehicle for the riders.
Trailer Hitches Info provides
detailed information on motorcycle,
U Haul, and gooseneck trailer
hitches, as well as trailer hitch
accessories like trailer hitch
covers and bike racks, and advice
on trailer hitch installation.
Trailer Hitches Info is the sister
site of Tire Chains Web. |
