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Most American families enjoy outdoor recreation from time to time. And one of the most enjoyable and popular forms of outdoor recreation is biking. Biking can be done anytime of the year—well, at least not during the winter time. Biking is a cheap investment for an enjoyable outdoor recreation. All that you have to buy is the bike itself and enjoy riding it from then on. You do not have to pay for an ice skating rink entrance fee and you do not have to look for a river to fish on. You can even join prestigious events like Tour de France if you want to.
But even though bicycles are locomotives, bicycle riders cannot really cover long distances with their bikes. Either the person himself will expire along the way or the bike tires will give up. That is why bike racks were invented for these two-wheel locomotives. The manufacturers of bicycle parts and accessories found it helpful in getting the bicycles transported from one place to another.
A bike rack is typically mounted on the roof or on the trunk of the car. Some racks are professionally set up on vehicles; others are simply strapped on to the automobile. But ultimately, all these types of bike racks for cars do the same thing—they allow you to mount a bike to the car in order for it to get transported from one place to another. Good thing is that, the choices will also give you an idea of what lacks in another and what makes a particular type better.
A strap-on bike rack is perfect for people on a budget. This type of bike rack will cost as low as $40. If you are lucky enough, you can find one in the second-hand shop for $25. Compared to steel bike racks mounted on the roof or the rear which will set you back at about $150 or more, strap-on racks are really dirt cheap.
However, it is also the most vulnerable to thieves who spotted your mountain bike attached to a strap-on bike rack. Keep in mind that the easier it is for you to strap that bike to the car, the easier it is for a professional robber.
A steel, mounted bike rack is the recommended bike rack for people who want their mountain bikes to still be there after travelling 200 kilometers away from town. So if you are rooting for a more secured alternative to the strap-on, why not shell a few dollars for a more expensive bike rack and get it mounted professionally so you can avoid getting your car scratched in an attempt to save on professional fees from the bike rack manufacturer. Actually, some bike rack dealers might offer to install the bike rack for free so don’t forget to ask about it.
