Tandem Strollers

There are a lot of bike racks in the market today. Different style, different types and different capacities. A hitch mount bike rack is one type of a bike rack. The difference between a hitch mount bike rack with every other bike rack is that you just have to mount in your bikes using a few straps to secure the bikes from scratching each other.

One advantage of the hitch mount bike racks are that they’re easy to install – just slide it to the hitch. Most of the bikers or biking enthusiasts prefer bike racks that can carry more bikes and hitch mount bike racks can carry up to five bikes. Second advantage is it is easier to lift and mount the bikes so you don’t need to remove the front wheels to mount the bikes.

One example of a hitch mount bike rack is the Thule 915 Roadway 5-Bike Mount Rack. It has only two-inch receivers which convert quickly to 1.25-inch receiver. The Thule Roadway bike rack has a dual quick-release lever for rapid, rear vehicle access and folding arms for storage.

The Thule Roadway bike rack weighs 33 pounds and has a maximum carrying capacity of 150 – that’s 5 bikes with 30 pounds as the maximum weight for each bike. The thing about hitch mount bike racks is that you really have to strap the bikes down to refrain it from rocking or scratching. The hitch mount bike racks are made sturdy and most of them are heavy, which is actually expected so that they are able to withstand the tough journey.

One thing though is that the hitch mount bike racks might affect the driver’s view out of the rear window but you can work this out. Overall, a good bike rack, no hassle in assembling but still reading the instruction guide is highly recommended. This bike rack is durable, easy to use – you don’t have to worry about mounting the bikes or lifting them plus they have great designs and an assortment of color that goes along well with any type of car.