examine it! Bicycle Racks Put to the Test | drive it
Modern bicycle racks have to be quite rugged. After all, they have to withstand crashes and prevent bikes from becoming uncontrollable projectiles. Electric bicycles are significantly heavier than conventional ones and thus present a challenge for manufacturers. Some systems that are attached to the rear of the car offer small ramps to make loading easier.Rear bicycle racks are considered to be better than roof-mounted models. Our report shows how they fare during emergency braking and evasive action, their ease of installation and their durability.
Peruzzo Venezia 3 Bike Rear Door Mounted bike Rack
Demo of the Peruzzo Venezia 3 Bike Rear Door Mounted bike Rack. See it installed and in action
Thule 887XT SlipStream XT Kayak Rack Review Video & Demonstration
www.orsracksdirect.com Thule 887XT SlipStream XT kayak rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Thule Racks 887XT SlipStream kayak carrier premium features. Compatible with virtually all factory racks as well as aftermarket roof rack systems including any Yakima Racks, Thule Racks and Inno Racks multi-purpose base rack system cross bars. Yakima base rack system round crossbars as well as Thule Racks and Inno Racks base roof rack system square cross bars. Includes integrated rear rollers and extension to allow the Thule 887XT SlipStream to extend back beyond the rear of the vehicle, preventing the kayak from making contact with the vehicle. Also includes fully pivoting front and rear kayak saddles to snugly fit any kayak hull shape or style. Pair of load straps and Thule 855 QuickDraw bow and Stern tie-down straps also included. An excellent solution for easily loading any kayak onto your vehicle's car roof top for transport to and from the water.
Thule 867 Tahoe Roof Bag Review Video & Demonstration
www.orsracksdirect.com Thule Racks 867 Tahoe luggage & cargo roof bag review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Thule 867 Tahoe roof bag showing premium features including universal compatibility with any Thule base rack load bars, Yakima base rack crossbars and factory roof racks, even those with just side rails. Huge 15 cu/ft and 17 cu/ft storage capacities (bag optionally expands to 17 cu/ft). Thule Tahoe is designed with super heavy-duty construction & waterproof materials to keep all contents dry and protected. Fully padded bottom ensures no damage to roof top or bag contents. Internal foam structure also ensures aerodynamic shape is maintained no matter how much cargo & luggage is loaded. Storage sack included.
Saris Solo Installation
Instructions for installing the Saris Solo bicycle rack. Includes how to install this trunk rack onto a vehicle, how to secure a bike to the rack, how to remove a bicycle from the trunk rack, and instructions for removing the bike rack from the car.
Saris Thelma Bike Rack Installation
Video of how to assemble a Saris Thelma Bike Rack and install it to your vehicle.
RockyMounts TieRod Bike Rack Review Video by ORS Racks Direct
www.orsracksdirect.com Rocky Mounts TieRod bike rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the RockyMounts TieRod car rooftop bicycle carrier highlighting the carrier's compatibility with factory racks (also fits aftermarket car rack crossbars from Yakima, Thule, Inno etc.) Slick, aerodynamic bike tray design available in a rainbow of color options. Optionally locks bicycle to the RockyMounts TieRod and the bike carrier itself to the roof rack cross bars. Fits virtually all styles and sizes of bikes and is fully compatible with disc brakes. Also includes RockyMounts award-winning lockable quick-release skewer.
Yakima FrontLoader Bike Rack Review Video by ORS Racks Direct
www.orsracksdirect.com Yakima FrontLoader bike rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the Yakima Racks 8002103 Frontloader car rooftop upright mount bike rack showing features that include universal compatibility with virtually all factory racks, as well as after-market roof rack crossbars from Yakima, Thule, Inno and more. Simplest design and easist to install, all hardware is integrated right into the Yakima FrontLoader bike rack. Fits nearly all sizes, shapes and style of bikes, from 20" kids bikes and bmx bikes to road bikes and mountain bikes and even 29ers. Quick loading, no need to remove the front wheel, just roll the bike forward onto the FrontLoader bike tray and it holds bicycle in place while you are applying the tightening adjustments. Optionally use 2 Yakima locks to lock the FrontLoader to the car rack cross bars and the bicycle to the carrier.
RockyMounts PitchFork Bike Rack Review Video & Demo
www.orsracksdirect.com Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the RockyMounts Pitch Fork showing the premium features of this fork mount bike rack. Truly sets a new standard in beautiful design styling, function and full system security capabilities. Sexy is the word that immediately comes to mind when laying eyes on the RockyMounts PitchFork bike rack. Fits perfectly to Inno and Thule square bars as well as Yakima roofrack round crossbars. Not factory rack compatible. Fits virtually all disc brakes, no extra adapter necessary. Long-throw skewer offers lightning-quick adjustability and no repeat adjustments required after the first time. Fits all bicycle styles & compatible with any tires up to 2.7" (29er, downhill bike compatible etc). Full system security allows you to lock the bike to the Rocky Mounts PitchFork and the bike rack itself to the car rack using two RockyMounts Locks. Available in a rainbow assortment of color choices.
Saris T-Rax Bike Rack with Universal Hitch Installation
Video of how to assemble a Saris T-Rax Bike Rack with Universal Hitch and install it to your vehicle.