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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:30:29 -0700
From: "Craig" <CBobchinXXXXXXSPAMBlockerXXXXXnopsamcom>
Subject: Re: Which bike rack for 4 bikes


John, Thanks for the reply. I have a '94 9000 CSE. I don't think any of the bikes aer huffys, I'll have to check. But yes they are kind of heavy. Esp. mine. I'll just have to bite the bullet and get a rear mounted rack. Craig "John Davies" <johndaviesNOSPAMnopsam.net> wrote in message news:b62ihusr6om7h8tirbk9j4ek7otbcopfmrnopsamcom... > On Tue, 25 Jun 2002 08:52:44 -0700, "Craig" > <CBobchinXXXXXXSPAMBlockerXXXXXnopsamcom> wrote: > > > >I'll need to carry 3 - 4 bikes (Mine, Wife's and 2 kids) none of which have > >a quick release front wheel. > >Would a roof rack work for this many bikes, or should I get a hitch and rear > >rack. I'm new to transporting bikes. > > I think that the answer probably is no, for several reasons. What car > do you drive? - that is kind of important info for us to know.....I > will assume a normal sized wagon, for the heck of it. > > First, if the bikes don't have quick release front wheels, you will > have to use upright type trays, and there is likely no way 4 bikes > will fit up there without wider than standard crossbars - there just > isn't enough width. (Extra wide bars on a low car roof are very > awkward and a hazard to your head.) I can carry 2 adult/ 2 kid > mountain bikes facing forward, all with QR front wheels, on standard > width bars on my 9-5 Wagon because the handlebars nest properly if you > position the bikes alternately big/ little. I just don't see four > upright mounts fitting up there. > > Two, I suspect your bikes are pretty heavy. Do any of them say "Huffy" > on the frame? If they are all over 30 pounds, then you may be > overloading your roof rack, depending on what model car you have. The > 9-5 Wagon has a load limit of 130 pounds, if I remember correctly. The > crossbars and trays have to be figured into this amount, so you may > not have enough saftey margin. My 4 good quality bikes each weigh 25 > pounds, or less, without the front wheels. The wheels travel in back, > taking up a heck of a lot of luggage space. > > If you do not already have a roof crossbars, and you don't plan on > replacing the bikes soon, I suggest a 2 inch receiver on your car and > a hitch mounted 4 bike carrier. If you select the right one, you can > carry 4 of any type bike. It will be expensive, but that is the price > you pay to carry that many awkward shaped toys. > > A sport rack specialist can advise you and show you your options. Just > remember to buy quality products. Having your rack depart the car at > 70 mph with all bikes attached is the stuff of nightmares. > > > John Davies > Monroe WA USA > > 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon > 2000 Audi A4 quattro 1.8T > 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4 >

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