Bike Rack For Car How To Install

What type of bike rack to choose?

There are 3 types of fasteners, each with advantages and disadvantages.

1) Do you transport electric bikes ? Remember that they are heavier, even without their battery! In this case, choose the hitch to be attached to the trailer hitch and check the maximum weight that the bicycle carrier can support.

2) The system mounted on the trunk or "backpack" is inexpensive, but it condemns your trunk and you must ensure that the assembly is secure: regularly check the tension of the straps during the journey. Remember: the license plate must be legible and the rear lights visible.

3) With the "bikes on the roof" system , the boot space is freed up, but the height prevents access to most car parks or toll barriers. Not to mention the overconsumption, higher than with other systems.

Find in detail the 6 steps below.

1) Choose your bike rack

• The simplest and fastest bike carrier to install is the tiltable towbar version, see below. Generally these supports are designed for 2, 3 or even 4 bikes depending on the model.

2) Pay attention to the following points when installing your bike rack:

• The holder is equipped with its own lights which are connected to the car's lighting system.
• Your bicycle carrier must be equipped with a reproduction of immatriculatio plate n the vehicle.
• Check the permissible weight of the bicycle rack (see manufacturer's manual), especially if you are carrying one or more electric bicycles which are heavier.

3) Place the bike rack and lock

• Place the bicycle rack with the connection point on the tow bar and lock the system. Check that there is no play in the fasteners by lightly shaking the assembly. If necessary retighten the various fasteners.

4) Connect the electrical outlet

• If the electrical pins of your car and the bike rack do not match each other (example: 13 pins on one side, 7 on the other), get an adapter that you will find on the Internet or in accessories stores. . Think about it before you leave!

5) Place your bike on the bike rack

• Mount the bike (s) on the bike rack
• Lock your bike using the clip and tie-down straps.
• There are as many support rails and attachments as there are bikes provided for your bike rack. So do not add more bikes than recommended by the manufacturer!

6) Before getting behind the wheel of your car

• Check that everything is secure . And remember to check regularly (at each break) all the bindings and the position of the bikes.