When you enjoy riding a recumbent bike, there may come a time when you want to drive somewhere and bring your bike with you. Perhaps you are driving to a cabin and want to bike the trails, or maybe you are vacationing in a beachside town and want to ride your bike to and from your bed and breakfast to the beach every day. Here are three things that you need to know about choosing a recumbent bike rack.
Look for Stabilization Features
The last thing you need when driving your recumbent bike to a vacation or biking spot is for it to get damaged while in transit. Look for a bike rack that offers stabilization features. One feature to look for is a wheel tray. These trays prevent the bike’s wheels from spinning during transit. Spinning wheels create friction that could decrease your fuel economy. A stabilizer can overall help protect your bike against damage during transit.
Choose Durable Materials
Bike racks are exposed to the elements. The puddles on the road contain more than just water. They may include harsh deicing agents, antifreeze and fluids leaking from vehicles. Those chemicals could make weak products rust and corrode. Choose a bike rack with steel construction and a coating that offers protection against rust and corrosion since it’ll be exposed to the elements.
Select a Model With Flexibility
If you buy a new bike, a recumbent bike rack that is flexible means that you will not have to buy a new rack, too. Choose a rack model that can accommodate different wheelbase sizes of recumbent bikes. You may also want a model that allows you to turn the wheel of the bike to a 90-degree angle. This decreases the width of the bike and lessens the friction while you are driving. Turning the bike’s wheel improves the vehicle’s aerodynamics.
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