![]() ![]() The rack is easy to load: You heft the bike by the stem and top tube and lift the front wheel into one of the wheel hoops. We tested the 412, which holds just four bikes, but Velocirax makes models that will carry up to seven bikes. If you need to carry more than four bikes and have a hitch receiver on your vehicle: Consider one of the vertical hanging racks from Velocirax. Simple assembly: We preferred models that assembled easily, included clear instructions, and included any necessary tools.Easy storage: A rack that folds flat, or nearly flat, without having to be disassembled takes up less space in your garage or home. ![]() We preferred integrated systems to allow you to lock the rack to the vehicle and the bikes to the rack. Able to be locked: When on the road, you should be able to leave your bikes for a few minutes when you stop.Similarly, a tray rack should easily fold up vertically. Able to fold up (on the vehicle) when not being used: When you’re not transporting bikes, the arms of a trunk or hanging-hitch rack should fold out of the way.(A trunk rack, by necessity, requires you to remove the bikes-and sometimes the rack itself-to open the trunk.) Access to the rear of a vehicle: With a hitch rack you should be able to tilt or swing the rack out of the way-ideally without having to unload the bikes.The lighter the rack, the easier it is to carry and to mount-especially important if you can’t park close to where you store your rack. ![]()
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