An affordable priced bicycle rack is worth for its working out better for both your bike and vehicle in the future. Here are plenty of options for carrying your bicycle, each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
2. 2
Hitch Racks
PROS
Hold more types of bikesAvoid
scratching the paintThe simplest
installationLoad easily, good for
frequent useEasy to fold down
CONS
Difficult to access to the trunk or
hatchThe subject to theftNot fit
vehicles with spare-tireLow
capacityRequire hitch receivers
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These trailers can be used to carry kayaks,
surfboards and luggage boxes.
Accommodated to different vehicles
Easiest to disassemble the bike
Super easy to disassemble the bike from your
car and zero scratch
Multi-Sport Trailer
4. 4
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Boot/Hatch Rack
PROS
Budget-friendly alternative
Easy to install and store and
remove
bikeSuit for car without trailer
hitch
Less fuel consumptionNot
permanently mounted
CONS
Difficult access to the back of
car
Scratch paintworkLow
capacityPossibility of theftNot
stable
5. 5
Roof Rack
PROS
Save plenty of placesClear
driver's view
No impeded access to vehicle
Used for any outdoor sports
equipment
CONS
Require strength to load &
unload
Get the paint scratchedLook for
car parks or garages
Affected by bad weather
Waste fuel due to wind
resistance
6 Bike Storage Ideas for Car
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6 Bike Storage Ideas for Car
Mount Carrier Basket
PROS
Fit all kinds of
bikesgreat load capacityBe
easily folded up
Easy to unload and
load bikes
Moderate expensive
CONS
Not stable
Without lock
Bigger possibility of theft
Limited to the size of
basket
Impeded access to a
vehicle’s area
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Spare-Tire Bicycle Carrier
6 Bike Storage Ideas for Car
PROS
Moderate costly
Simple installation
Easy to unload and load
bikes
CONS
Low capacity
Obstruction to driver's
view
Limited to spare tires
Impeded access to a
vehicle’s area