And as you consider your next carbon bike we want you to see and feel the allied difference.
Bike carrier for carbon road bike.
There are many options for carrying a bike with a carbon fiber frame but the thule doubletrack platform bike rack is not recommended as it uses the frame to secure the bike to the rack.
Bike racks are just as essential for carbon frames as they are for normal bikes.
The very best car bike racks include clever design and deliver light weight security durability and ease of use.
Your best option would be a platform style bike rack that holds the bikes at the wheels like the swagman semi s64686.
They are your space saving option.
The saris bones two bike trunk rack is made of a strong yet lightweight frame that can hold two bikes of up to 35 pounds each.
When transporting your carbon fiber bike a good quality bike rack is an essential piece of kit.
Simple bike racks comprise a metal frame a set of straps to attach it to your car and protruding arms to support the bike s.
You would not have to worry about the frame or even carbon wheels at all with this bike rack.
This can scratch the bike frame leading to other types of damages.
Trunk mount bike racks are not so convenient for carbon frame bikes as they hold the bikes by their frames.
They free up your car for other things to carry or passengers to load.
Both are great for carbon frame bikes.
The bikes are held in place with ratchet straps round the bottom of the wheels and a clamp for the top tube or for carbon bikes one of thule s 982 frame adapters.
Roof mount bike racks are of two types fork mount and wheel mount.
The easyfold xt 3 s nifty folding mechanism means it s easy to store.
429 carbon bike and bike carrier i have a bike carrier that secures the bikes by hanging the bike from the top tube.
Although saris offer expert installation as an additional extra the instructions are easy to follow and check that there is a comfortable amount of space between your trunk and your bike.
The best rack for you will depend on a few things.
Stiff and responsive chassis generous real world tire clearance superb build quality nimble handling unique aesthetics.
The type of mount your car may not have a hitch the type of bike all racks come with weight limits tire size if you want to haul a fat.
You lay the bike s top tube on the holder and tighten down the top piece to hold the bike securely.