How Does a Car Bike Rack Work?
Bike racks that mount to the roof of your car may attach to factory base mounts or you may need to have some installed. Base mounts attach to your car’s rain gutters or to the roof on the doorways at the four corners of your car. Cross bars attach to the base mounts to secure the bikes, while fairings cover the attachments to make the mount aerodynamic. Roof mounts may secure your bike by using four locking hoops that secure the fronts and backs of your bike’s tire. The other option is to remove the front tire and to bolt or clamp the front forks to the crossbar–the back tire is usually secure with a strap across the lower part of the tire. Rear mounting bike racks use nylon straps to secure the bicycle to the rear of your car. The straps may be passed over the trunk and then under the trunk, over the sides of the trunk or under the bumper. The straps are secured to the rack’s frame. The straps of a rear mount model may also be attached to the rear bumper or spare tire. Rear mounts ge
