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    Before you consider buying a hitch receiver mounted bike rack , you'll probably need to know what size receiver you have. If the size isn't printed somewhere on the receiver, you can measure it quite easily. Just grab a tape measure or ruler, remove the protective cap (if you have one) from the end of your receiver, and measure the space between the walls of the receiver. Whether you measure left-to-right or top-to-bottom won't matter-the measurement will be the same.     The standard sizes of hitch receivers are 2" or 1 1/4". If your measurement is just under one of these two measurements you may have to remove rust or road grit from your receiver. Before you go searching for tools, try removing the build-up with your finger; sometimes the gunk comes out pretty easily. If that doesn't work you may need to use sandpaper or a metal file. You could also use a flat head screwdriver to chip and scrape the rust from a receiver. To help keep your receiver ru...

    Pickups are great for getting just about anything from Point A to Point B. Sand, lumber, appliances, you name it. But they're also great for carrying all your weekend gear, too. Most pickup truck have more than enough space in the bed to carry two or three bicycles, but without a way to secure your bicycles, both the bed and the bicycles end up getting scratched and dented. Here at The Rack Warehouse , we have plenty of Bicycle Racks for Pick-up Trucks . Tailgate Mounted Bike Racks     Thule and Yakima both offer bike racks which can be mounted to your truck's tailgate in seconds. The Thule 501 Insta-Gater, Pick-up Truck Bicycle Rack holds one bicycle by the front tire and can be locked with on Thule Lock Core. The Yakima 1116 Beddy Joe Pick-up Truck Bed Mounted Bike Rack carries two bikes by the front forks (a cable lock is recommended for full locking security.) Both racks provide a strong, stable mount for your bikes while protecting your tru...

    If you're in the market for a bicycle carrier and your vehicle has an externally mounted spare tire, you may already know that most hitch mounted racks won't work for you. Strap on racks that mount to your trunk or hatch are also out. Luckily, there are several bike racks available that will mount directly to your spare tire. In fact, installing one is quite simple, and should only take a few minutes. Currently, The Rack Warehouse offers three different models of spare tire mounted bicycle racks . So, if your vehicle has a rear mounted spare tire, and you like to ride bicycles, check out our comparison of these three racks. We hope that, just like Goldilocks , you'll find that one of them is "just right." General Overview of Spare Tire Mounted Bicycle Carriers     Just like most receiver hitch mounted bicycle racks , these carriers all hold your bikes by the top frame tube. If any of your bikes have step-through style frames, you'll need a bike fra...

    There are a lot of different bike racks available these days. If you're an occasional rider looking for an affordable way to bring your bike with you, a trunk or hatch mounted rack is a great option. With these strap on racks, there's no need to stretch and strain while lifting your bike up onto the roof. There's also no need to have an expensive hitch receiver installed on your vehicle, either. They are likely to interfere with rear of vehicle access while strapped onto your vehicle, though, so if you're a more frequent  rider with a lot of gear to haul, you may want to take a look at receiver hitch mounted bicycle racks or roof rack mounted bicycle racks instead. We hope this introduction to trunk and hatch mounted bike carriers will help you decide if a strap mount bicycle rack is right for you. Trunk or Hatch Mounted Bicycle Carriers     Most vehicles on the road today can safely utilize trunk and hatch mounted bicycle racks ,  even...

    It may not be spring for a couple more months, but it's never too early to get ready for bicycle riding season. Whether you're bringing the whole family's bikes with you on vacation, or you're heading out to the trails every weekend, you'll need to choose which way you want to carry your bikes.  While you could carry your bicycles up on your roof, using Trunk and Hatch Mounted Bike Racks , or in the bed of your pickup truck, carrying them behind your vehicle using a hitch mounted bicycle rack may be the most convenient method of all for the frequent rider. However, each method has its advantages, and many factors will affect your decision, so we've written this introduction to hitch mounted bicycle carriers to help you decide if a hitch mounted bicycle rack is right for you Receiver Hitch Mounted Bicycle Carriers     If you have a standard size hitch receiver on your vehicle (either 2" or 1 1/4"), or you plan to have one installed, then a hitc...

    When choosing a bicycle carrier for your vehicle, the first thing you'll want to decide on will probably be whether you want to carry your bicycles up on your roof, behind your vehicle using a hitch or strap mounted rack, or in the bed of your pickup truck.  Each of these ways have their advantages, and many factors will affect your decision, so we've written this introduction to roof mounted bicycle carriers to help you decide if a roof mounted bicycle rack is right for you Roof Mounted Bicycle Carriers    You've probably seen lots of roof mounted bike trays on the road. If you already have a roof rack with crossbars (bars which run left to right) on your vehicle, this is almost certainly an option for you. We'll go over some of the more technical aspects below, but first, ask yourself if putting your bicycles on the roof is the way you want carry your bikes. It can be more convenient than a rear mounted bicycle rack, you won't have to strap the r...

    Do you need a roof rack for your car, truck, or SUV, but you're not sure where to start? While there are a lot more options to choose from these days, finding the right rack for you isn't as difficult as you might think. If you've never had a roof rack before, our Automated Fit Guides are a good place to start. They make choosing the right rack quick and easy. The Thule Fit Guide and Yakima Fit Guide will show you all the base racks that fit your vehicle, as well as accessories that will let you carry just about anything. Best of all, Thule and Yakima only list racks in their Fit Guides that have been tested by professional engineers, so you know your new rack will fit like a glove.     Now that you know what racks will fit your vehicle, the hardest decision you'll have to make will be choosing between the two brands. This really is the hard part, because Thule and Yakima both have a history of quality products and customer satisfaction. They b...

    Thule and Yakima are the world leaders in transportation solutions for active families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to transport their equipment by automobile safely, easily and in style. Thule and Yakima product portfolios include Car Racks , Bicycle Racks , Kayak and Canoe Racks , Ski and Snowboard Racks , Thule Luggage and Cargo Carriers , Yakima Luggage and Cargo Carriers , and numerous Thule Rack Accessories and Yakima Rack Accessories . The Rack Warehouse stocks the entire lines of sports-oriented Thule and Yakima Rack Products. Thule has taken vehicle racking a step further by recently tackling another aspect of the rack industry, Ladder and Construction Racks . The Rack Warehouse stocks the entire line of Thule Professional Grade Utility Truck Racks and Thule Professional Grade Utility Van Racks .