bike rack for 06 4runner SR5?
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MAC4Runner
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I use a Yakima hitch mount and think it's a great compromise between cost and performance.
Hitch mounts are the way to go...mne is going strong after 13 years (outlasted 4 mountain bikes and 3 vehicles!) here is some to choose from
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=4411
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=4411
Lone Ranger
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Hitch racks are the way to go for convenience. Yakima are good, as are Saris.
I have a Saris Cycle-on and really, really like it. You put the wheels in holders on the rack and swing an arm up to clamp the bike in place, and the rack never touches the bike (other than the wheels). It is particularly good for mountain and other bikes without traditional toptubes. However, the Cycle-on is a 2 bike rack and you would need to buy the 2 bike add0on kit for 1 or 2 additional bikes. It is quite pricey and would be really pricey for the rack and the add-on kit. To me, it is worth it as the rack works very well. Oh, it also is pretty heavy (around 60-70 lbs).
If you don't go with a hitch rack, the Saris Bones is a great trunk-mount rack and the arms will adjust enough to use on an SUV (I have used it on a Suburban and a minivan). It seems to cushion the bike as you drive.
http://www.saris.com/
I have a Saris Cycle-on and really, really like it. You put the wheels in holders on the rack and swing an arm up to clamp the bike in place, and the rack never touches the bike (other than the wheels). It is particularly good for mountain and other bikes without traditional toptubes. However, the Cycle-on is a 2 bike rack and you would need to buy the 2 bike add0on kit for 1 or 2 additional bikes. It is quite pricey and would be really pricey for the rack and the add-on kit. To me, it is worth it as the rack works very well. Oh, it also is pretty heavy (around 60-70 lbs).
If you don't go with a hitch rack, the Saris Bones is a great trunk-mount rack and the arms will adjust enough to use on an SUV (I have used it on a Suburban and a minivan). It seems to cushion the bike as you drive.
http://www.saris.com/
Lone Ranger
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pduutkedu said:
For most people, both hands. A few can do it one-handed and some need an extra pair of hands.
eorange
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I started a similar thread about a year ago...there's some great pics in this thread:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17294&highlight=kingpin
I never got around to ordering the Kingpin 4 last year. However, I just ordered it from rackattack.com w/ free shipping. Should be here early next week.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17294&highlight=kingpin
I never got around to ordering the Kingpin 4 last year. However, I just ordered it from rackattack.com w/ free shipping. Should be here early next week.
I almost made the move on the yakima-kingpin-4. Just one more question. Is there any restriction to the front wheel of the bike? I didn't see any on the yakima-kingpin-4 manual. If not, the bike front wheel has a freedom of swinging left and right while being mounted on. Will this be a problem?
ProMed
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I took a couple bikes on my kingpin 4 to spectate a GNCC race this weekend. We used a bungy cord wrapped around the tire and then up around the bottom frame tube. This kept the front tire from turning or spinning. Hope that helps.pduutkedu said:
-edit- Due to the configuration of the dual arms w/ adjustable mounting points I am able to transport & lock my 05 Stumpjumper FSR without needing to purchase the adapter bar for it. Pretty cool.
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hulk311
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This is the 4-bicycle hitch rack that I am getting, it's from Bell, available for a whopping $94.48 from Walmart. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4645494
PaulSula
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To play devils advicate. I had a hitch mounted bike rack and it was good, except for two things. First of all it would not hold our cannondales, and second, I was afraid of it bottoming out while crawling up some more serious mountain passes. Now I use two yakima raptors. They work great. Guess I will have to post a pic of the Prophets tomorrow.
txtroutbum
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I've had both hitch mounted and top (i.e. rack) mounted bike racks and must say I much preferred the top mounted rack. I generally only was transporting one bike at a time, but on occasion hauled 2-3. Yakima rack is the way to go.
toybox
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Hitch mounted tray rack. Sportsworks were/are the best but Thule bought them out so I say get the Thule hitch mounted tray rack.
I had a roof rack for many years and the one-handed maneuver to get the bike up there was a PIA. Plus with a fork mount, occasionally I would miss the clip during my one-hand attempt to put the bike on and I'd hit a scratch the roof a little.
Hitch racks are soooooooo much easier and quicker.
I had a roof rack for many years and the one-handed maneuver to get the bike up there was a PIA. Plus with a fork mount, occasionally I would miss the clip during my one-hand attempt to put the bike on and I'd hit a scratch the roof a little.
Hitch racks are soooooooo much easier and quicker.
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JustAnotherT4R
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Tray mounted on the roof is great if your tall, but for a short guy like me i am only 5'6". its pretty hard not to bang your bike against your rig. =) even though i have a 02 4runner, i am using the Thule swing-away hitch and its working great. i can open my trunk. fits my Prophet 6, and my Gt Bike. it also came with a hitch lock, straps for the wheels.
i would stay away from those trunk mount bike rack. it tends to leave dents in the body work. just my 0.2cents.
i would stay away from those trunk mount bike rack. it tends to leave dents in the body work. just my 0.2cents.
MAC4Runner
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PaulSula said:
I have no problems with my C'dale Rush on my Yak hitch mount?!?
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