Attaching a heavy bike rack to RP-195 rear bumper |
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Tars Tarkas
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Topic: Attaching a heavy bike rack to RP-195 rear bumper Posted: 08 Feb 2021 at 6:56pm |
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I put my bike rack on the front of my truck. I usually only carry one bike. It does great during the day but it's really hard to drive at night. Not only does the bike block the headlights but the reflection glares back at me. Two bikes would be impossible at night. My bike is a fat tire, heavy frame bike that I use for beach cruising. Some other bikes might not be as bad. If I still need the rack after I get to my destination I move it to the back of the truck. TT
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Colt
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 3:21pm | |
Dang! I thought my 29 lb steel mountain bike was a pig!
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Bounder
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Our two electric bikes ride in the back of our tow vehicle, with the bike rack tied down on the sofa of our 196. Once at our basecamp, the rack goes on the hitch receiver and the bikes are ready to use... The trailer bumper option was considered and dismissed after a single look at the bumper and frame.
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jato
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It is, my Specialized road bike weighs in at 18 lbs.
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Lookout1950
Newbie Joined: 20 Feb 2021 Location: Ashe County NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 9 |
Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 Mar 2021 at 8:16pm | |
I installed a receiver on the front of my truck and haul 2 bikes on the front without any problem.
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offgrid
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The bikes don’t obscure your headlights? |
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FairFrank
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 2022 at 5:54am | |
Hi and sorry for the reviving! I'm totally agree with you and that's why I hate the roof racks.
Do you know, is there any opportunity to transfer bikes inside with some special racks(like these)? Does anybody do that? All the best!
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