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  1. Hollywood Boomer Bar Ladies Rack Mount

    September 12, 2009 by admin


    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.

    Category 1 1/4" Receiver Racks, 2" Receiver Racks, Bumper Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks, Ladies Bike Car Rack Mount, Spare Tire Racks, Trunk Racks | Tags: | 1 Comment

  2. Hollywood Tow and Go Hitch Rack, Pull your Trailer and Haul Bicycles

    March 22, 2009 by admin


    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

    Beautiful Bicycle Racks
    The Missoula Bicycle Hangar

    *Rick Kern has been selling and installing bicycle racks from The Missoula Bicycle Hangar since 1980.

    Category 2" Receiver Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks | Tags: | 1 Comment

  3. Hollywood Traveler Hitch Rack Series, 1 1/4 and 2 inch Receiver Hitch Rack

    March 22, 2009 by admin

    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.

    Category 1 1/4" Receiver Racks, 2" Receiver Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks | Tags: , | 3 Comments

  4. Hollywood HR1200, HR1210, Hr1400 Hitch Racks

    March 22, 2009 by admin



    *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.

    Category 1 1/4" Receiver Racks, 2" Receiver Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks, Platform Receiver Rack | Tags: | No Comments

  5. Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2

    February 24, 2009 by admin

    Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2 a

    Comment by Rick Kern
    This is a very well designed simple rack.  The bicycles are held securely so as not to damage each other or the vehicle.  This rack will fit either 2 or 1 1/4 inch receivers.   When not hauling bicycles this rack folds up out of the way.  This is one of my favorite racks.

    Hollywood HR 1000 Sport Rider 2

    The Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2 is a Platform style receiver hitch rack that will work in either 1 1/4 inch or 2 inch receivers.  This rack has a lot of parts to assemble but goes together fairly easily.  Expect to take 15 to 45 minutes to assemble.

    This rack does an excellent job of protecting your bikes and your car from rubbing on each other.

    Yes this has a lot of parts but they go together easily. Looking at the completed rack helps.
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    Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2 c

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    When not in use you can fold up the platform of the Hr1000.  Also when the bikes are not on the rack you can fold down the upright to allow the back door of your vehicle to swing open.

    You can easily adjust the wheel supports to fit different wheelbase bicycles although they will not go out far enough to fit a long wheelbase recumbent or a Tandem.  A friend of mine clamped on a front fork mount extension that he can mount the fork of his recumbent to.  This has worked well for him.

    Category 1 1/4" Receiver Racks, 2" Receiver Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks, Platform Receiver Rack | Tags: | 10 Comments

  6. Receiver Hitch Racks

    February 24, 2009 by admin

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    Advantages to Receiver Hitch Racks

    1. Easy to install.
    2. Less wind drag than Roof Racks.
    3. The bikes are kept away from the car so they don’t rub on the paint of the car.
    4. The rack only touches the car by slipping into the Receiver and either bolted or pinned to the receiver. The rack and bikes never touch the paint on the car.
    5. Receiver racks are easy to move from vehicle to vehicle as long as the vehicle has the right size receiver.

    Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2 a

    The Hollywood HR100 1 1/4 inch / 2 Inch Platform Receiver Hitch Rack


    Disadvantages to Receiver Hitch Racks

    1. If your vehicle does not have a receiver it usually costs around $200 to have a receiver put on.
    2. You cannot haul a trailer when your rack is on your car, there are some specialty racks available that do allow you to do both. There are some receiver hitch racks made that allow you to pull a trailer with the bike rack installed.
    3. Like the Trunk rack and the Spare Tire Rack when your bikes are on the rack it is often hard to get into the back of the car.

    Always check the manufacturers fit chart to make sure the rack will fit your car.

    The Spare Tire mounted externally on your car can keep your receiver rack from fitting. Extended Receiver hitch racks are made to remedy this.

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    The Hollywood HR8500 2 inch / 1 1/4 inch four bike Receiver Hitch Rack

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  7. Platform Receiver Hitch Racks

    February 24, 2009 by admin



    Platform hitch racks mount to the receiver hitch on your vehicle.
    They support the bike from the bottom with either Trays or wheel holders and then a clamp holds the top tube or the top of the wheels to keep the bike stable.

    The Platform Racks are the latest style of rack and do a very good job of safely holding the bikes without damaging the paint on the bike or touching the paint on the vehicle.

    Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rider 2 a

    The Hollywood HR1000 Sport Rack 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch Platform Receiver Hitch Rack

    If you want to carry nice bikes on your vehicle without worrying about scratching the paint on your car or on your bicycle the Platform Hitch racks can work very well.

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  8. Hollywood HR8500 Receiver Hitch Rack

    February 24, 2009 by admin


    Comment by Rick Kern

    This rack is a very good rack for most Receiver Hitch applications. If your vehicle has either a 2″ or one and one quarter Receiver this rack will fit. If you have a couple of different vehicles to mount this rack to it is easily adjusted to fit different vehicles. I like this rack a lot for carrying several bikes on your vehicle. It does not protect the bikes from rubbing on each other as well as the platform receiver hitch racks do but the rack is less expensive and does keep the bicycles from touching your vehicle.
    The Hollywood HR8500 Receiver Hitch Rack is either a 1 1/4 or 2″ rack. It comes set up to work in either size receiver.  This rack will hold up to four bikes but will work very well for one or two bikes also.

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    This picture is a closeup of the stinger that goes into the receiver in your vehicle. By removing one bolt you can convert this rack from 2″ to 1 1/4″ receiver.
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    This is a closeup of the lower part of the rack. There is a pin with a cable on it that allows the rack to pivot away from the back of your vehicle to allow you to open the rear hatch or door.
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    This is a closeup of the Hollywood 8500 arms. The bike holders have two straps on one side of the arms.  One to hold the top tube of your bike and one to hold the seat tube. This keeps the bikes from moving around.
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    The picture below shows the pin you can pull out to lower the arms. This is handy if you want to leave the rack on your car when you are not using it so the arms do not stick out. It is also handy for storing the rack so it does not take up much space. The rack will hang easily from a hook on the wall in your garage.
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    This shows the rack with the arms folded down.
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    This Picture shows the Box the Rack comes in. It is very easy to assemble. It will take 5 to 15 minutes to assemble.
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    Category 1 1/4" Receiver Racks, 2" Receiver Racks, HOLLYWOOD Racks | Tags: , | 1 Comment

  9. Allen 540rr 2″ Receiver Hitch Rack

    February 24, 2009 by admin

    The Allen 540rr Rack
    This is the Grand Daddy of the Allen receiver hitch racks. This will hold 4 bikes in a 2″ receiver hitch. I have sold a ton of this rack through the years. It is simple to install, simple to store off your vehicle. It is very Durable, many people leave it on their vehicle all season.  The arms that hold the bikes fold down simply and quickly so they are not sticking out when you aren’t carrying bikes.


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