Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack
September 25, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
Saris Bones 3 Bicycle Car Trunk Rack
The difference between a Trunk rack and a Bumper rack is the Bumper rack rests on the bumper. This rack is designed to rest on the vehicle trunk only or to rest on the bumper. This is a very popular rack for several reasons. It is simple to understand, it will mount on a very wide range of vehicles and it can be folded up to be fairly small when not in use.
- Injection Molded arms are very durable.
- Molded arms do not show scratches even after very hard use.
- Built with recyclable material that will not rust.
- Anti Sway Strapping system to help stabilize the bike.
- The Arch design can adjust to fit over most spoilers.
- The Arc design puts the bikes on different levels to make it easier to load.
Suggested List $159.95.
Comments by Rick
This is a well thought out car rack. It is virtually indestructable in normal use. I like it because it will adjust to fit a very wide range of cars.
Saris Bones RS Trunk Mounted Bicycle Rack
September 25, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Saris Bones RS rear mount bike rack.
Unusual Trunk Mounted Rack
This is an unusual rack. Most trunk mount racks are designed to me mounted and dismounted for each use. This rack is designed to be mounted on your vehicle and to stay on. It locks securly on your vehicle. This is a great time and space saving feature because you do not need to take the rack off your car while riding your bike.
Bones RS with Folding Arms
The Arms that support your bicycle easily fold down out of the way when you are not carrying bikes on the rack. This is not a common feature on trunk mount racks.
Comment by Rick
This is a very well designed rack. A lot of thought was put into making the rack durable and simple to mount and use. Designing a trunk mounted permanent rack is not only a great idea, Saris carried it out flawlessly. I give the Saris Bones RS Trunk Mounted Bicycle Rack a very strong two thumbs up.
Allen Adapter Bar Frame Adapter for Ladies Bikes
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Allen Adaptor Bar adds a top tube to non-conventional frames. Adapt ladies bikes and full suspension Mountain Bikes to fit on rear mounted racks. Internal spring maintains constant tension. Quickly attaches to wide range of frame styles. Plastic coated hooks protect your bicycles finish.
Rick’s Comment:
I have sold and installed a lot of these adapters to ladies bikes over the years. Simple, quick to add and they work well. This is one of the least expensive Car Rack Frame adapters currently on the market.
Hollywood Boomer Bar Ladies Rack Mount
Hollywood Boomer Bar Ladies Bike Car Rack Mount. This is an outstanding way to mount Full Suspension or Ladies Bikes to Car Racks. When you do not have a full length Top tube it is often really hard to install your bike on a car rack. The Hollywood Boomer Bar quickly adapts your bike to fit most rear racks. The Boomer Bar is padded where it touches the bike seat post and the handlebar stem to keep from damaging your bicycle finish.
All of the major car rack manufacturers including, Yakima, Allen, Hollywood, Thule manufacture a ladies bike car rack adapter. They all seem to do the same thing and mount the same way. Without these adapters sometimes it is nearly impossible to mount your bike to the rack.
Mounting Ladies Bikes to a Car Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
It has always been tough Mounting Ladies Bikes to a Car Rack. Many of the new Full Suspension bikes do not have a full length top tube so they do not mount to many car racks also. The Solutions are available from Yakima, Hollywood, and Allen.
The Yakima Top Tube rear car rack adapter lists for $35 and mounts to the seat post and handlebar stem of most bicycles.
Mounting Ladies Bikes to a Car Rack is simple with the Yakima Top Tube
Yakima KingJoe 3 Strap Mount Rear Car Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Yakima KingJoe 3 Strap Mount Rear Car Rack is designed to fit most cars. This rack will usually fit over most spoilers. The simple hub adjustments on theis rack let you fold it up to fit in your trunk when not in use but you can quickly adjust it to fit your car. Six Straps hold the King Joe 3 to your car. Triple padded feet fit your vehicle well and will keep the paint from being damaged.
The arms on the King Joe will fold down while installed on the vehicle. Most trunk racks will always have the arms sticking out in the way even when you are just transporting the rack. The KingJoe will also fold into a smaller package than most Strap Racks when not in use.
MSRP: $155.00 USD | Product # 8002620
Check to see if this item will fit your vehicle at Yakima KingJoe 3 Strap Mount Rear Car Rack
Comments by Rick:
I like this rack and would buy the KingJoe 3 as instead of the King Joe 2. The extra length of the arms on the three bike model make it easier carrying just two bikes also. Chuck likes this rack.
Yakima Quickback 3 Trunkmount Bike Car Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Yakima Quickback 3 Trunkmount Bike Car Rack has a very unique method for adjusting to different vehicles. When I first saw how this worked I asked “Why didn’t I think of that?” The upper feet are mounted on bars that slide into the lower feet bars for adjusting. This telescoping idea works great.
All of the Yakima Trunkmount features are included in this their top of the line trunkmount, strap mount rack. The Narrow arm design, tri padded feet. The SwitchBlade antisway cradles help to cut down on bike to bike contact. Even if I only was going to carry two bikes I would buy the three bike model. You never know when you will pick up another rider and when carrying just two bike you have even more space between your bikes.
Suggested List:$199.00
Comments by Rick:
This is a top of the line trunkmount rack. I really like the design and how this rack works.
Be sure to check out the Video on mounting the rack on the Yakima Quickback 3 Trunkmount Bike Rack page.
Yakima SpareJoe Spare Tire Bicycle Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Yakima SpareJoe Spare Tire Bicycle Rack will fit a lot of Small SUVs. There are several features that I like on this rack. The arms are offset and you can change the offset from one side to the other. Many spare tires are not mounted in the middle of the vehicle and if your bike s mounted right straight behind the tire your bike will be sticking urther off one side of your SUV than the other.
Most Spare Tire racks stay mounted on the vehicle. They are not as easy to mount and dismount as strap mounted racks. The arms of the Yakima Spare Joe fold down out of the way while this rack is mounted on your car.
Suggested List $130.00 of the Yakima SpareJoe Spare Tire Bicycle Rack
Yakima SuperJoe 3 Trunkmount Rear Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Yakima SuperJoe 3 Trunkmount Rear Rack quickly folds for storage and the unfolds and adjusts easily to fit your car. The yakima Quick Trigger Hub system is used to adjust the arms of this rack. Three bicycle capacity but it works better for hauling one or two bikes. Yakima’s Narrow arm design allows most bicycles to easily fit on this rack. Six straps are used to attach this rack to your car which solidly stabilizes the rack to the car. This rack also includes the Glass Hatch Hooks if your car happens to need them. With most car racks this is an expensive accessory. Suggested List $115.00.
Yakima Super Joe 2 Rear Mount Strap Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Yakima Super Joe 2 Trunk rack is a little heavier duty version of the Little Joe 3. The mainUpgrade from the LittleJoe is the Super has individual Bike “Stable Cradles” to stabilize the bikes on the rack. This system comes with the Six strap Stabilizing system so once mounted to your car the rack does not move. Yakima Narrow Arm design allows you to fit most bikes on this rack. The included Glass Hatch Hooks are excellent for fitting certain vehicles. Suggested List Price $95. Product # 8002616
Rick’s Comment:
This rack is a good step up from the LittleJoe, the bike stabilizing straps hold the bicycle on the rack very well. This rack folds quickly for storage using the Yakima Quick Trigger Hub System, like in your trunk, and then is quick to unfold and mount to your car. If I was carrying two bikes a lot I would step up to the Super Joe 3 to get more separation of the bikes on the rack. I would use the #1 and #3 position for carrying two bikes.
Yakima LittleJoe 3 Trunk Rack
September 12, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
The Little Joe Three is the entry level Yakima Trunk Rack. Yakima makes some of the most adjustable trunk racks on the market. I like this rack but the one piece top bar is not as adjustable to different vehicles as some other racks. If you are puttting it on a car with a trunk it works well. The bikes will need to be padded to keep from rubbing on each other. Fitting three bikes to this rack is a job. To just haul one bike it is quick and easy. If you do not care about the paint job on your bicycles, you can throw three bikes on this rack easily. The support legs easily fold up so when storing this rack it does not take up a lot of space. It is quick and easy to go from storage mode to the back of your car. This rack is much easier to adjust than the Hollywood F1B.
Comment by Rick:
The Yakima LittleJoe 3 is n OK entry level Trunk mounted Strap Rack for a reasonable price. I would go with a rack that separates the bikes with individual bicycle holders.
Platform Hitch Racks
September 6, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
Platform Hitch racks support your bicycle from the bottom instead of hanging your bicycle from the top tube of your frame.
The Holly Wood HR1000 is a great example of a platform rack. The tires sit in hoops and then a padded bar holds the bike firmly in the hoops. Simple Stable and easy to mount and dismount the bike to the Bicycle rack. This style of rack is especially nice for carrying more expensive bikes because you will not damage the paint on your bike with these racks.
Hollywood Tow and Go Hitch Rack, Pull your Trailer and Haul Bicycles
Comments by Rick Kern*
I really like this rack. It mounts to the stinger that goes into the receiver on your car. You can use this rack while you are towing or while you are not towing a trailer. Simple system that does not come with a stinger for your vehicle. There are many different sizes of Stingers for your vehicle, you will want to get a long stinger to give better clearance for the bicycle on the rack.
Hollywood Tow N Go Hitch Rack
Tow ‘N Go does double duty for travelers who combine biking with their boating or camping. The Tow ‘n Go allows you to carry up to 3 bikes while towing a trailer. 2″ receiver hitch required.
• Durable rubber bike cradles with integrated anti-sway stabilizers
• Heavy duty construction
• Carries up to 3 bikes
• Arms fold down when not in use
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Hollywood Bicycle Racks come with a limited lifetime warranty.
HR135 – 3 bike, for 2” hitches. Receiver tubes not included.
Suggested Retail $189.95
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The Missoula Bicycle Hangar
*Rick Kern has been selling and installing bicycle racks from The Missoula Bicycle Hangar since 1980.
Hollywood Traveler Hitch Rack Series, 1 1/4 and 2 inch Receiver Hitch Rack
March 22, 2009 by Rick · 3 Comments
Hollywood’s Traveler Series of hitch racks gets you traveling with
your bikes as quickly and economically as possible.
Comment by Rick Kern*.
This is a very versatile receiver hitch rack. Designed to work on either 1 1/4 and 2 inch recievers. The arms that support the bicycle easily fold down when you are not carrying bikes. Also the whole rack will swing down allowing the rear door of most vehicles to open.
• Durable rubber bike cradles with integrated anti-sway stabilizers.
• Heavy duty construction.
• “No Wobble” threaded hitch pin prevents rack sway.
• Rack tilts down for easy cargo access. Arms fold down when the rack is not in use.
• Available in 3 and 4 bike capacities in both 1-1/4″ & 2″ receiver sizes, 5 bike capacity in 2” receivers only.
• New “dual size” models fits both 1 ¼” and 2” hitches with use of heavy duty metal hitch insert.
Limited Lifetime Warranty is offered by Hollywood Bicycle Racks.
Model Description.
HR6000 – 3 bike, 2” hitches – Suggested Retail from $179.95.
HR6100 – 3 bike, 1 ¼” hitches – Suggested Retail from $179.95.
HR6500 – 3 bike dual size – Suggested Retail from $189.95.
HR8000 – 4 bike 2” hitches – Suggested Retail from $199.95.
HR8100 – 4 bike 1 ¼” hitches – Suggested Retail from $199.95.
HR8500 – 4 bike dual size – Suggested Retail from $209.95.
HR9200 – 5 bike 2” hitches – Suggested Retail from $224.95.
This Rack folds away from the back of the vehicle to allow opening your hatch or rear door. This does not work while your bicycles are on the rack.
*Comment by Rick Kern who has sold and installed bike racks since 1980.
Hollywood HR1200, HR1210, Hr1400 Hitch Racks
March 22, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
*Comment by Rick Kern
This series of racks works very well to both protect the vehicle and the bicycles. The bikes are securely held on the rack so they do not rub paint off each other.
The Sport Rider fits almost any bicycle using a padded universal top clamp and adjustable wheel holders. Simply drop the bike into the wheel holders, then slide the clamp down onto the frame to secure the bicycle. Comes in 2, 3 and 4 bike models for 1 ¼” and 2”Hitches (4 bike model for 2” hitches only). Includes Velcro wheel straps for extra “bicycle holding: security and folds easily when not in use.
Sport Rider 2 Two Bike version:
• Lightweight and ruggedly built
• Fits both 1 ¼” and 2” hitches
• “No Wobble” threaded hitch pin prevents rack sway
• New ratcheting hook system enables faster loading (available in USA only)
Sport Rider 3 SE Three Bicycle version:
• Folds flat against back of vehicle when not is use
• Features “No Wobble-No Tools” hitch system to prevent rack sway
• Includes keyed alike locking hitch pin and 9’ security cable
• Heavy Duty construction
Sport Rider 4 SE Four Bike version:
• Easily converts to a “two bike” rack
• Folds flat against back of vehicle when not is use
• Features “No Wobble-No Tools” hitch system to prevent rack sway
• Includes keyed alike locking hitch pin and 9’ security cable
• Comes as a 2 +2 so it can be used as either a 2 bike or 4 bicycle rack
Attention Recumbent bike riders: Sport Riders will accommodate up to a 58” wheelbase, Long wheelbase kit (72”) sold separately.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
BICYCLE RACK PARTS & ACCESSORIES
Model# Description SRP
HR1000 two bike, 1 ¼ & 2” hitches $229.95
HR1200 three bike, 2” hitches $379.95
HR1210 three bike, 1 ¼” hitches $379.95
HR1400 four bike, 2” hitches only $419.95
*Rick Kern has sold and installed bicycle car racks at the Bicycle Hangar in Missoula Montana since 1980.
Hollywood Buzz Roof Rack, Two Bicycle Roof Rack with Gear Box
March 22, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
*Comment by Rick Kern
This is a new Roof Rack system. Designed to easily mount to any car that has a built in roof rack, this is a great idea in a roof rack. Simple, easy to mount to any roof rack and it includes a gear box also.
Hollywood Buzz Roof Rack
The Buzz Rack is a two bicycle rack and bag system that allows you to carry your bike gear in an integrated water resistant bag. Bag and rack easily installs and removes in seconds using quick release pins. Fits Yakima®, Thule®, OEM and other aftermarket bars. This rack includes security hardware kit.
• Padded bag is water and UV resistant
• Adjustable wheel holder fits all tire sizes
• Aluminum fork mounts with 9mm skewers
• Optional front wheel holders.
• Bag volume approximately 1.5 cubic ft
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
SP1 Buzz Bicycle Rack
Suggested Retail $359.95
This is a really cool idea. This rack will mount to your factory roof rack. You could also mount it to a rear receiver hitch platform with a little bit of originality turning it from hitch rack to a roof rack. This could easily adapt to work on a couple of different vehicles. Rick Kern
Hollywood Baja Trunk Rack
March 21, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
*Comment by Rick Kern
I have fitted this rack on a lot of cars in the last couple of years. The reasonable price and the straight forward mounting system have made this one of our best selling car racks. I like that this rack rests on the top of the bumper and has three sets of stabilizing cords to hold it to the car.
Baja 2 and 3 Bike Deluxe Trunk Racks
feature new quick-release adjustment hubs for a perfect fit on most vehicles.
Six straps solidly attach the Baja to the rear of the vehicle, and bike separators with anti-sway blocks keep the bikes separated and rigid.
• Bike cradles with integrated anti-sway
• Fits most vehicles
• easy-to-use adjustment hubs with
quick-release lever
• Comes fully pre-assembled
• Folds flat for easy storage.
• Integrated tie-down strap for extra security
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
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B2 – Baja 2 bike trunk rack
B3 – Baja 3 bike trunk rackB2 Suggested Retail $89.95
B3 Suggested Retail $99.95
Hollywood F4 Heavy Duty Trunk Rack
Comment by Rick Kern
The Hollywood F4 is a good Heavy Duty rack that positions the bicycle well away from the vehicle and high up for great ground clearance. This rack works especially well with tailgates like on most of the SUVs, Vans and MiniVans.
Hollywood F4 Heavy Duty Trunk Rack
As its name implies, the F4 uses extra heavy Duty steel tubing and hardware, allowing it to carry up to 4 bikes. An exclusive dual positioning trunk/bumper system allows a custom fit on most sedans, SUVs and minivans. Motorcycle tie down buckles and extra side straps ensure a secure fit for heavy loads.
• Comes fully pre-assembled
• Folds flat for easy storage
• Includes day glow safety flag
• Integrated tie down strap for extra security
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
F4 – Heavy Duty 4 bike trunk/bumper rack
This Rack can usually be installed within 5 minutes of removing from the box. All straps and parts come installed on the rack in the box.
Suggested Retail $139.95
Hollywood F6 Expedition Trunk Rack
Comment by Rick Kern
This rack will fit a lot of different vehicles. The tall main support gets the bikes up well for ground clearance and the long front support allows this rack to fit a lot of vehicles with spoilers. Rear Trunk Spoilers are often a major problem to get down in front of for Trunk Racks. I also like the simple adjustability of this rack.
Hollywood F6 Expedition Trunk Rack
The Expedition is our flagship trunk/bumper mount system.
180°rear brace rotation and independent support arms allow
The Expedition to be mounted on almost any vehicle style,
including vehicles with spoilers. Carries up to 3 bikes, and includes anti-sway bike cradles.
• Bike cradles with integrated anti-sway
• Fits most vehicles
• easy-to-use adjustment hubs
• Comes fully pre-assembled
• Folds flat for easy storage.
• Integrated tie-down strap for extra security
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
F6 – Expedition Trunk/Bumper Rack
Suggested Retail $159.95
Hollywood F1B Trunk Rack
March 21, 2009 by Rick · Leave a Comment
Our original 3 bike folding trunk rack, the F1B, is the virtually indestructible rack we designed back in 1973. Completely user friendly, this model’s multi-position hinges lock into place to fit practically any car, van or SUV.
“This is not my favorite rack. I have installed a few of them but adjusting the arms so the rack fits the car and the arms are pointed up about 15 degrees above horizontal is not always easy. I am much fonder of the Hollywood Express 3 rack. This rack will not fit most cars that have spoilers on them. Rick Kern Bicycle Hangar”
• Comes completely preassembled.
• Folds flat for easy storage.
• Integrated tie down strap for extra security.
Limited Lifetime Warranty Hollywood Racks
F1B – The Original
Suggested Retail $74.95
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