Bike rack
Bike racks are used to transport bikes by car. They are also being used more and more often for motorhomes and caravans, as people want to take their bikes with them on vacation. Further accessories for motorhomes and caravans are available from our partner www.shoppz.eu. There are different types of bike racks and it can be seen that the familiar images of bikes on car roofs are becoming increasingly rare.
Bike carriers for tow bars
Nowadays, carriers are mainly attached to the rear of vehicles. In recent years, a towbar has proven to be a convenient and safe carrier for bicycle racks on cars. Transportation is considered easy because bikes no longer have to be hoisted onto the roof and no additional helpers are needed. The bikes are always in view of the rearview mirror and there are no strong reactions from gusts of wind.
The bike carriers that are mounted on the towbar are usually designed for 2, 3 or 4 bikes and vary in both strength and handling. In general, most bike carriers are very user-friendly, but there are differences in handling, which are then reflected in the price structure.
Bike racks for motorhomes
As a rule, bike carriers for motorhomes are mounted on the rear wall of the vehicles. Depending on the model, these bike carriers can even transport e-bikes. Since the selection of different motorhomes is immense, the manufacturers of bike carriers have had to react and develop a huge range of almost individual or adaptable bike carriers. When buying a bike rack, it is therefore essential to provide the exact vehicle data in order to get the right model.
Bicycles and e-bikes are no longer considered to be pure means of transportation, but rather sports equipment in a higher price segment. Therefore, bicycle racks must always be equipped with a very good lock to protect the bike against theft.
Bike carriers for motorhomes are also usually designed for 2, 3 or 4 bikes, although the 60 kg maximum weight must be taken into account. When transporting e-bikes, this maximum weight is reached very quickly.
When deciding on a bike rack, you should always go for a high-quality product from a well-known and reliable manufacturer. After all, it's not just the safety of your own bikes that's at stake, but also the safety of other road users. A bike that comes off the rack at high speed can become a dangerous projectile for uninvolved parties.