kev@voder.UUCP (Kevin Hoskins) (08/28/85)
I would like to tap into the accumulated knowledge of the net.
My inquiry concerns your opinion of the bicycle carrier that you
own-use-love-hate-trash-etc. Why did you buy it, what was the price you
paid, has it thrown your bike (have you heard of the same model
throwing someone elses bike), how satisfied are you with the way it
mounts to the auto, has it marred/scratched the paint (bike and/or car),
and what about buying one through the mail.
There are three models (this should give you a start) that I
have seen which look promising. They are:
Yakima
Thule
La Prealpina (LP)
As in the first paragraph, opinions, thoughts, etc. on these three
models are needed and appreciated. Respond by email or through
the net.
Thank you!
Spinning in Hollister, CA.
Kevinscroggs@uiucdcs.Uiuc.ARPA (09/03/85)
Yakima rack: two standard bike carriers, one carrier that will handle a bike with a low rider mount (I think it is called Load Warrier mount). I have used it for about 10,000 miles (I move alot). I have been pleased with it since purchasing it in 1983. good: mounts on my rabbit in about 2 minutes. Locking handles keep somebody from taking the rack easily. I have had no paint loss due to the rack. They seem to be weathering well, only a slight fading of the black parts. Bike mounts with quick release on front and strap on rear wheel, (fast and easy). Load Warrier works fine. bad: Everything clamps onto a (round) tube. The spare wheel carriers blow over until the wheel makes contact with the top of the auto. The tube twist with the wheel mount. I now mount spare wheels so that they make contact with the top of my car. I have not noticed any paint loss or marks, but it is an undesireable feature. Newer models may not suffer from this. Also, the bike wobbles more with the Load Warrier than the standard mount because the bike sits higher.