How do you attach the bikes? Do the bikes fit securely or should I order some bungee cords etc?
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It has a small saddle type device with strap that is easy to put around bike frame and is attached to rack where cannot beTaken off....so not lost....when not in use....they fit very securely in this saddle and secure without any other cords...dhc
48974
The rack itself has a mechanism to lock the bikes in place, but we also used bungee cords. Those were used to lock the wheels in place and prevent them from spinning or angling while we were driving. We used a total of two bungees to lock in 3 bikes.
48975
the bikes in a sort of cradle. they even haves grooves cut out for any brake or gear cables. Once in the cradle, the bikes are secured with straps that are a part of the cradle. No need for extra bungee cords at all. I have used this rack numerous times on the highway for trips of up to 20 miles. No problems at all..good luck
1631570
I can honestly say that I have had lilt sway even after flooring it. The bikes hold pretty securely & snuggly in the cradles. Especially if there is more than one next to each other there is virtually none. But I would recommend these to tie down the bike in the position closest to the vehicle Saris Wheel Stabililzer Straps (2 Pack) by Saris Saris Bicycle Wheel Stabilizing Straps for Htich and Trunk Rack
2022958
I am having a hard time visualizing how you would do this. The bikes hang vertically, so I do not see how it would work on a receiver hitch rack.
1015644
It has a Velcro patch connecting them at the top and a strap that runs across the top too. It didn't seem to sit well on my bike, though. I would make sure u have some support bars or something to keep them off the wheel and chain
1700426
I was able to fit 1 men's & 1 women's bike without any problems. Make sure you hang them in opposite directions i.e. handle bars on one bike to rear wheel on the other and I used a small bungy cord on each set of wheels to keep them from moving. Make sure all straps are tight and you will have no problem traveling long distances with your bikes on the rack.
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Yes they do. The bungee cord attaches to the bottom where the two posts are welded together and the top clips are held by the top horizontal bars. I have the transit rack and those panniers and they work great together.
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go on line and look at some of the many installation videos. i have two of them one for a comfort bike with disk brakes (you need the rack for disk brakes) and one for a hybrid bike with regular brakes (you need the standard rack shown it the picture). it attached very well to both bikes. 95% of bikes have the four standard screw holes required to mount the rack. these are strong racks and the assorted bags work great, but if you don't have the mounting holes that you will see in the videos you could have a machine shop install "rivet-nuts" at the two top mounting locations and tapped holes at the bottom. they also sell cheaper racks that just clamp to the seat post tube. go on line and look at some of the many installation videos. i have two of them one for a comfort bike with disk brakes (you need the rack for disk brakes) and one for a hybrid bike with regular brakes (you need the standard rack shown it the picture). it attached very well to both bikes. 95% of bikes have the four standard screw holes required to mount the rack. these are strong racks and the assorted bags work great, but if you don't have the mounting holes that you will see in the videos you could have a machine shop install "rivet-nuts" at the two top mounting locations and... » Read More go on line and look at some of the many installation videos. i have two of them one for a comfort bike with disk brakes (you need the rack for disk brakes) and one for a hybrid bike with regular brakes (you need the standard rack shown it the picture). it attached very well to both bikes. 95% of bikes have the four standard screw holes required to mount the rack. these are strong racks and the assorted bags work great, but if you don't have the mounting holes that you will see in the videos you could have a machine shop install "rivet-nuts" at the two top mounting locations and tapped holes at the bottom. they also sell cheaper racks that just clamp to the seat post tube. « Show Less
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I use one for 2 full size bikes. I hold them on with several bungee cords. I did have to move my spare tire holder to the front of my trailer. You just need to get the spacing right for the distance between the tires.
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No place to attach to the bike. You might be able to purchase a bracket or Velcro it to the handle bars.
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Actually have done both. Once you align the tire slots for the size of the bike and then alternate direction, goes on like charm. Just position the smaller hook arm for the girls bikes as it will need to be the lowest on the hook pole.
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I don't thing so l buckling and unbuckling a belt would. . of course there are to buckles on ech side and the claw hooks with bungycords ujnder the sedse to hold them down and close the sides of the bike. cook and unhook too . me I use small suitcase locks to lock the main compartments . and just leave them on my bike. and hope no one will take the time to steal them. so fare no one has in all the years I have used these kind of bags . hope I was helpful keith
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Hi the bike is almost built. Just need to add the wheels and seat. There's no need to worry about putting chains on
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It's a better idea to use a strong bungee cord or two to secure a bike to a car rack and to keep the front tire from bouncing around. There's an excellent set here, on AMAZON.COM that would be an excellent choice. Low price and Prime eligible, the ASIN # B009ONI2B8. If I weren't so happy with the cables I have, I would order this set with various lengths of extra strong bungee cords. Good luck.
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I purchased a lock for the hitch. You can lock the bike to the rack. I found the lick for the hitch on Amazon
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The two upright poles have a ring in each one that you run the Velcro straps through and around the bike frame. I used a swim noodle between the bike frame and the uprights also. Works fine.
2171665
Attach the bungees by themselves. I did find it helpful to have someone help stretch the net so the bungees went on easier.
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A bungee cord would be better (it's what I use for both keeping the front tire from moving, and keeping the bike from swinging on my bike mount), but if you put a couple of these together, you could use it to secure your bike to a car bike stand.