Why Choose A Tailgate Rear Mounted Cycle Carrier For Your Bike Carrying Needs
Cycling is rapidly growing across the country in terms of leisure and as a way to get to and from work. With the rising cost of living, people are looking for more cost-effective ways to travel along with healthier alternatives, and cycling ticks all of the boxes.
In regards to leisure as opposed to commuting, the process of physically transporting your bike or bikes for a family ride or to outward-bound type activities can present significant challenges, which is where a cycle carrier is the perfect solution.
Of course, when it comes to the world of cycling, there are always numerous decisions and choices to be made, and deciding on the best cycle rack for your circumstances can be quite a challenge.
This article will discuss the main benefits and reasons why you should choose a Tailgate rear-mounted cycle rack.
Tailgate Rear Mounted Cycle Racks
The most popular type of cycle rack in the United Kingdom is a tailgate cycle carrying rack. As the name suggests, this type of cycle carrier is attached to the boot lid of your vehicle, and one of its key benefits of it is that no other fittings are typically needed to attach your bikes to your vehicle. Once the cycle rack is attached to the boot, you can hang the bikes and secure them with the provided straps.
You do need to be careful when choosing this type of carrier as not all cars will be suitable. Northwest Towbars supply Thule Tailgate cycle carriers which have a handy application guide to ensure we only fit to an appropriate vehicle.
The key benefit of this type of carrier is the fact that you will not need specialised mountings, which also negates the need for a roof rack or a towbar. Another benefit is that when you change your vehicle, you do not have the added inconvenience and expense of purchasing a new cycle rack.
Let's summarise the pros and cons of investing in this type of cycle carrier.
Pros:
1. This type of carrier features universal fitting, making it ideal for quick and easy installation.
2. This type of carrier has a wide range of models at different prices, meaning that it can be the ideal solution for anyone getting into cycling for the first time.
3. Typically, there is no need to invest in specialist mountings meaning further savings over some of the other types of cycle carriers.
Cons:
1. Because of the universal aspect of this type of carrier, there is an increased risk of a slight movement of the rack and, as a consequence, your bikes when driving along.
2. You need to take extra care when installing the rack so that the mountings do not rub against your car's paintwork, potentially damaging it in the process.
3. Pack the rest of your belongings carefully because once the rack is installed, you cannot open the boot until you remove the carrier again.
If you are interested in a Tailgate rear-mounted cycle rack, we advise you to visit us at Northwest Towbars.
We can show you the various types of carriers we sell and discuss all of the options available to you so that you can make an informed decision.
Call us today on 0161 4747474