Bike Rack
Now that I’m actually using my bike, I want a better way of hauling it (and Erin’s) around. Currently she has a trunk mount one, but, well, it sucks. If it didn’t scratch the crap out of her car, I’d be half way tempted to slap it on mine and then we could take my car, but alas…
Plus, I’m getting some extra money from the University for my vacation days. Nothing like a little extra cash to burn a hole in your pocket. Anyways, I’m looking at getting a Thule rack from ORS Racks Direct. They have the best price by far (20% off MSRP), free shipping until tomorrow, and no tax (man I love the internet). Anyways, I need some help from my fellow readers. I need to know which is better, an upright mount, or a fork mount? I can see how each one would have it’s benefits, plus there’s the fact that having the upright mounts increase the price by $38 (more for the actual mount, plus I need 2 more lock cylinders).
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and the sooner the better, since the deals seem to end tomorrow.
April 27th, 2005 - 05:47
I’ve only used a roof mount once (on somebody else’s car), but theupright rack was significantly easier to deal with than having to take off my front wheel and putting the bike in my trunk.
April 27th, 2005 - 07:03
Yeah, I currently have to take off my front tire in order to fit mine in my car. I’m really sick of that, plus I can only fit one in like that.
April 27th, 2005 - 10:51
Did you know that under Illinois law if you purchase something out of state and don’t pay tax in that state you are required to report that purchase and pay Illinois sales tax? http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Individuals/usetax.htm
April 27th, 2005 - 12:59
I’m aware of that Travis.
April 27th, 2005 - 16:44
Go with a Performance brand rack. Can’t beat the price and value. And go with fork mount…you get more stability at highway speeds, and with the optional fairing and a sawzall, you can completely hide the rack from the wind for fuel mileage.