How To Load Bikes On A Roof Rack

Use a maxxraxx bike rack it works.

How to load bikes on a roof rack.

Hitch mounting bike racks traditionally use cradles that harness the crossbar of the bike frame. Join date dec 2003. Not that i know this from any experience or anything but i have a certain disdain for root drops. Make sure to check that the rack is sturdy and doesn t have any holes in it.

Quite apart from the effort of getting them there i m not convinced that the carrier arm the carrier. Make use of the extra. Push the bike into the rack so the front wheel is all the way through. Before securing the load to the roof of your car evaluate the item you will haul.

First you lift the bike over the cradle then use the securing strap to wrap around the crossbar and fasten securely. The first thing you need to do is open the rack. It only depends on the strength of your car and it s tow bar. Most racks will have it fairly clearly marked where each bike should be inserted into it.

We never put them on a roof rack. Prepare to secure your load to the roof rack. Ruby from pedego qualicum beach shows how easy it is to load an electric bicyicle onto a thule easy fold bike rack using the removable ramp that comes with it. Carrying from 1 up to 5 bikes is easy with a maxxraxx cycle carrier.

And it only gets worse trying to get your bike on or off the roof rack if you have injured yourself during the ride. Any item that exceeds the recommended weight limit choose another hauling option like a trailer. Protect the delicate parts of the bike. Your owner s manual should say how much weight you can carry on the roof.

Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the front and its seat in the back. I ll start by tying the bicycle tightly to the crossbars front and rear. Only takes minutes and you can be enjoying your day with your bikes not wasting time and effort. If you have a w omen s bike frame the crossbar is typically slanted downward.

Hold the bike steady by the seat and push it in straight. Attach it carefully to your car.