Comments on: Secure Your Bike – Use The Right Kind Of Bike Racks! http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:56:16 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Sue J http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks/comment-page-1#comment-1890 Sue J Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:30:49 +0000 http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks#comment-1890 Class II is the largest that should be put on a Matrix. It will allow towing trailers up to 2,500 lbs, and a "tongue weight" of up to 250 lbs (tongue weight defines the downward pressure on the receiver--a number that's important if you're using the hitch for a bike rack). There aren't that many available though, so going with a Class I hitch is the best bet. It allows up to 2000 lbs towed and 200 lbs tongue weight. Since even a 4-bike rack shouldn't be more than 120-140 lbs, a Class I hitch is all you'll need. Plus, it's a little lighter and easier to install--on the Matrix, it's just a matter of bolting it into holes on the frame that are factory-drilled. Class II is the largest that should be put on a Matrix. It will allow towing trailers up to 2,500 lbs, and a "tongue weight" of up to 250 lbs (tongue weight defines the downward pressure on the receiver–a number that's important if you're using the hitch for a bike rack). There aren't that many available though, so going with a Class I hitch is the best bet. It allows up to 2000 lbs towed and 200 lbs tongue weight.

Since even a 4-bike rack shouldn't be more than 120-140 lbs, a Class I hitch is all you'll need. Plus, it's a little lighter and easier to install–on the Matrix, it's just a matter of bolting it into holes on the frame that are factory-drilled.

]]> By: Disobedience J http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks/comment-page-1#comment-1863 Disobedience J Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:20:40 +0000 http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks#comment-1863 They sell nifty metal bars for this purpose. They're adjustable for length to fit any bike. One end clamps around the stem and the other end clamps around the seatpost, so it makes a crossbar like a boy's bike. They cost from $15 to $25 at most bike shops. Here's an example: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600071&subcategory=60001022&brand=&sku=10637&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Car%20Rack%20Accessories They sell nifty metal bars for this purpose. They're adjustable for length to fit any bike. One end clamps around the stem and the other end clamps around the seatpost, so it makes a crossbar like a boy's bike. They cost from $15 to $25 at most bike shops.

Here's an example: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600071&subcategory=60001022&brand=&sku=10637&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Car%20Rack%20Accessories

]]> By: Gabbsterrr :') http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks/comment-page-1#comment-1868 Gabbsterrr :') Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:56:55 +0000 http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks#comment-1868 Suggest you check www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk, or chat with Mr. Andy Patterson (www.pattersontraining.com) --he was featured in WHAT MOUNTAIN BIKE magazine and he's a terrific cyclist! Suggest you check http://www.visitdumfriesandgalloway.co.uk, or chat with Mr. Andy Patterson (www.pattersontraining.com) –he was featured in WHAT MOUNTAIN BIKE magazine and he's a terrific cyclist!

]]> By: Mike M http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks/comment-page-1#comment-1866 Mike M Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:20:22 +0000 http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks#comment-1866 Go to RackAttack.com. Locate your vehicle type and look up the brands they stock (Thule and yakima). Then it is a matter of preference for which type of rack you want to use. Go to RackAttack.com.
Locate your vehicle type and look up the brands they stock (Thule and yakima). Then it is a matter of preference for which type of rack you want to use.

]]> By: Cath E http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks/comment-page-1#comment-1860 Cath E Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:07 +0000 http://anklebiter.info/bike-hitch/secure-your-bike-%e2%80%93-use-the-right-kind-of-bike-racks#comment-1860 Usually, these come with the trailer. Maybe you can contact the manufacturer of your trailer and order one. If not, you can probably go to your local hardware store and find something or make something that will work. Usually, these come with the trailer. Maybe you can contact the manufacturer of your trailer and order one. If not, you can probably go to your local hardware store and find something or make something that will work.

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