Homemade Hitch Mount Bike Rack

Retrospec lenox car hitch mount bike rack with 2 inch receiver.

Homemade hitch mount bike rack.

Finding the hitch bike rack that s perfect for you and your car couldn t be simpler. The best hitch mount bike racks are aerodynamic and easy to load which makes these bike racks a great choice. The first bike is 16 out from the hitch pin and the second bike is 23 inches out from the hitch pin. First specify the size and class of your car s hitch receiver and then the number of bikes you want to carry.

Hopefully that makes sense. You first need to ensure that you get a rack that will fit your vehicle s hitch can accommodate the bikes you plan to use and fulfill your own transportation needs. 4 5 out of 5 stars 881. Overall height of the rack from pin to where the bikes sit is 40.

I am going to add a couple of pictures to the main post for future reference. They are however not something you could purchase on a whim. In this how to diy episode i build a light weigh hitch mounted bike rack. It s a small wall mounted rack with two hooks that keep the bike suspended.

This hitch mounted platform style 2 bike rack is perfect for bikes with extra wide wheelbases such as recumbent bikes. A hitch bike rack from thule is a great choice if you and your friends or family want to head out on new adventures with your bikes. Get it as soon as wed sep 30. With these 20 diy bike racks you ll keep your ride steady and safe and ready for an evening pedal whenever you d like.

Of course it doesn t work for all bike types so be sure to check your bike frame before crafting anything just yet. From hitch pin to the car side of the upright tube is 7. In any case we find this diy bike rack idea from minipennyblog to be perfect for indoor spaces. Whether you want to keep your single mountain ride theft free on your first level patio or want to clean up the garage a bit and get the family s bikes organized and tidy there are plenty of ways to make it happen.

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