Bringing your bike with you when you travel or go camping is more involved than taking your coolers. You need to make sure whatever bike rack you use is compatible with your bike and won’t damage your car, SUV or other vehicle in the process. Because not every bike rack is universal (and even some of those that claim to be are not) finding the right bike rack can be tricky. So we’ve done the research for you. Below are the best car bike racks on the market today.
Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
Some bike racks seem big enough to carry the space shuttle. Not the Allen Sports Deluxe Trunk Mounted Bike Rack however. It’s a lean, mean bike carrying machine that you can install by yourself in under a minute. And you won’t need any tools or a degree in engineering. It’s compatible with most models of SUV, sedan, hatchback or minivan. The heart of the Allen Bike Rack is the patented restraint system that consists of 5 individual tie downs. All you do is place the rack over the trunk, attach the two top restraints then the bottom restraint and then the two side restraint straps. Pull them all tight and you’re ready to go. The unit comes fully assembled with 4 generous foam pads to protect the car and the narrow set carry arms are designed to accommodate almost every size bike. Don’t forget to also bring your bike lock, so you can secure your bike wherever you go.