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See all roof bike mounts!

Bike Rack Attachments For Base Racks

The Good: As Families continue downsize their cars, roof mounted bike racks are becoming more and more popular. Another reason why the roof is becoming a great option is because we live in a multi-sport society and it is not uncommon to use your trailer hitch for pulling your ski boat or travel trailer while your bikes ride the top of your vehicle.

The Bad: Our motto is boats, luggage and skis off the top and bikes off the back. If your vehicle is too tall, this might not be the best option for you.

The Bottom Line: With gas prices on the rise and people constantly downsizing their vehicles, multi-sport racks on bare roofs are becoming more popular. Adding a bike rack attachment to a base rack just plain makes sense. Price Range $30 - $285

See all factory bike mounts!

Factory Crossbar Mounted Bike Racks

The Good: You finally get to take advantage of that factory roof rack you bought from the car manufacturer. These bike racks attach directly to your factory crossbars and include everything you need right out of the box.

The Bad: You will be limited to a maximum of 2 bikes due to the limitations of your factory crossbars.

The Bottom Line: Great inexpensive option if you only want to carry 1 to 2 bikes and your vehicle is not too tall. If it is, you will want to bypass this option for a bike rack off your hitch.

See all rear bike mounts!

Rear Bike Racks

The Good: Our motto is boats, luggage and skis off the top and "bikes" off the back. You can compactly carry from 1-5 bikes while leaving room for more gear on the roof or in your car. It can be difficult lifting bikes over your head on taller vehicles, which makes the back of the car option one of our most popular.

The Bad: If you want to carry 4 bikes and tow something, it creates a problem. The bikes stick out too far and do not leave enough room when you want to make just about any turn.

The Bottom Line: 70% of our bike racks are sold off the back. Great way to carry your two wheeled gear. Price Range $179 - $499

See all truck bed bike mounts!

Truck Mounted Bike Racks

The Good: Creative options for the enthusiast who wants to mount the bikes in the bed of the truck. Relatively inexpensive cost per bike. Works with camper shells and without.

The Bad: The disadvantage is that it uses up your truck bed space and limits your load carrying capacity.

The Bottom Line: If all you are carrying in the truck bed is bikes and a small amount of gear, the only less expensive way is to lay the bikes on their side and let gravity take over!