It has long become accepted that biking is a great way to stay in shape, both physically and mentally. Still, not everyone has the luck to have great scenery and kept trails in their close proximity. So, what are you to do? Plan a bike trip and...
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Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier Review
Do you have an unquenchable thirst for wild terrain bike adventure but can’t go there because of the distance? Don’t worry. The Thule 963PRO Spare Me 2 Bike Carrier will lead you through wherever you want to go...
RAD Cycle Products Bike Lift Hoist 100LB Capacity Review
There are basically two kinds of bikes racks: Those that sit on the ground – and therefore, take up valuable floor space – and those that don’t. Of the latter type, there are racks you can mount on walls, racks than you...
TMS J-Bar Rack HD Kayak Carrier Review
Kayaks have existed for a very long time. It is thought that these quick, streamlined, boats have been around for about 4,000 years, though they didn’t really become sporting boats until sometime in the mid-19th century...
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You'd imagine that something as straightforward as a bike rack would be easy to pick out and simply buy right? It's essentially something made of metal or plastic you hang your bike on or stick your bike in. Unfortunately, like with most modern gadgets and accessories, it's just not that simple. Bike racks also known as bicycle racks, come in several shapes and sizes. Each one serves a specific need, takes up a certain amount of space and costs you a certain amount of money.
As an example, even though they're all called bike racks, there's a big functional difference between bike storage racks and bike transport racks. Bike storage racks come in two flavours, indoor bike racks that are commonly used to store a bike inside a garage, house or apartment and outdoor bike racks used to store bikes in a backyard or even park them on the street. Bike transport racks, sometimes also referred to as bike carriers, attach to the roof, trunk, spare tire or hitch of a car or SUV and is used to transport bicycles from one point to the next.