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 2014-05-07 10:24 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran  1127    Shawnee |  Subject: RE: Show me your rack!Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Aarondb4 Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Aarondb4Nah, I crank my threaded pin down and it doesn't sway. (maybe a tad but I don't want it to be completely rigid so that it doesn't eat any road vibration) We've hauled our bikes across the country numerous times with no issues. I don't think there is a way to lock it so you can't steal the hitch, but apparently nobody wanted it in the 3 years we've had it......probably due to the bad reviews you noted.  You can lock yours up pretty easily by purchasing a pin lock at any auto parts store. Would probably cost you less than $20. Here's an example: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Master-Lock-Bent-pin-r... These things are not unbreakable, but it does provide some peace of mind for me. |
| 2014-05-07 10:28 AM in reply to: dprocket |
Pro 15655  | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by dprocket Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Aarondb4 Originally posted by Left Brain Originally posted by Aarondb4 You can lock yours up pretty easily by purchasing a pin lock at any auto parts store. Would probably cost you less than $20. Here's an example: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Master-Lock-Bent-pin-r... These things are not unbreakable, but it does provide some peace of mind for me. Nah, I crank my threaded pin down and it doesn't sway. (maybe a tad but I don't want it to be completely rigid so that it doesn't eat any road vibration) We've hauled our bikes across the country numerous times with no issues. I don't think there is a way to lock it so you can't steal the hitch, but apparently nobody wanted it in the 3 years we've had it......probably due to the bad reviews you noted. Those locks will not work. It's a threaded pin so that the rack can be tight in the hitch. |
| 2014-05-07 10:51 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
| Master 10208 Northern IL | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! I have a Saris rack that came with a bolt that is both threaded and has a lock like in the link. Not quite sure where to get one off the top of my head, just showing they do exist. |
| 2014-05-07 10:53 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 1127 Shawnee | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by Left Brain Those locks will not work. It's a threaded pin so that the rack can be tight in the hitch. What does the end of the pin look like? I have a Yakima SwingDaddy and it has a threaded pin too. The end has a knob on it that you can attach a pin lock on it. If it's not flat on the end of it, you can probably put a lock on it. It may require taking the pin to the store and some trial/error. If not, it's possible that you could buy another threaded pin to put a lock on it. Something like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002LV5KJ2/ref=s9_simh_gw_p468_d0_... Of course, you'd have to make sure the dimensions are the same. |
| 2014-05-07 10:57 AM in reply to: dprocket |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by dprocket Originally posted by Left Brain Those locks will not work. It's a threaded pin so that the rack can be tight in the hitch. Ok, thanks. I'm going to check it out. |
| 2014-05-07 11:18 AM in reply to: Left Brain |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Show me your rack!
Yeah I was hoping the threaded pin for the Stickup has a slot in the end for a pin lock as well. Not that they are impenetrable, but it would make me feel a bit better. That a cable lock for the bike run through the safety chain slot on my hitch would at least allow me to take my eyes off the car and bike for a bit. Here is the lock on the Yakima site. As long as the Stickup hitch pin accepts this I would be set. http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/bike-accessories/hitch-lock Yep, looks like it comes with a lockable threaded hitch pin, so I am all set. http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/yakimaassets/yakima/documents/1033429E_STICKUP_INST.pdf |
| 2014-05-07 2:01 PM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Veteran 721 Naptown, IN | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Another option besides Yakima.....Saris Thelma. I've had the three bike version for several years with zero problems. http://www.saris.com/product/thelma-3 |
| 2014-05-07 2:12 PM in reply to: mobey |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by mobey Another option besides Yakima.....Saris Thelma. I've had the three bike version for several years with zero problems. http://www.saris.com/product/thelma-3 I considered that one. Read a few reviews and one in this thread that said the wheel holds will bend backward if subject to a lot of wind. The shape of my convertible means the bike is going to get a lot of wind, especially if the top is down, so I am thinking a metal support is going to hold up better over time. Could definitely see the Thelma working well behind an SUV. |
| 2014-05-07 4:38 PM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
| 60 | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Have you considered the 1Up USA rack? I'm a big fan. They're pricey, but solid and easy to install and remove. I can put it on the car and have my bike on it in two minutes. Handles pretty much any bike, also. |
| 2014-05-07 5:22 PM in reply to: rjames91 |
Expert 3126 Boise, ID | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by rjames91 Have you considered the 1Up USA rack? I'm a big fan. They're pricey, but solid and easy to install and remove. I can put it on the car and have my bike on it in two minutes. Handles pretty much any bike, also. Thanks for the info. A bit pricey, but that is a good looking rack! How long have you had yours? Any issues with it? |
| 2014-05-08 7:09 AM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 721 Naptown, IN | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by Aarondb4 Originally posted by mobey Another option besides Yakima.....Saris Thelma. I've had the three bike version for several years with zero problems. http://www.saris.com/product/thelma-3 I considered that one. Read a few reviews and one in this thread that said the wheel holds will bend backward if subject to a lot of wind. The shape of my convertible means the bike is going to get a lot of wind, especially if the top is down, so I am thinking a metal support is going to hold up better over time. Could definitely see the Thelma working well behind an SUV. I hadn't head about the wheel holds bending, but I guess that could happen in extreme winds. I've always had mine on a SUV. Saris also makes this rack: http://www.saris.com/product/superclamp-2 I considered buying it instead of the Thelma, but I got a "team deal" on the Thelma. Good luck on your quest for a rack. Edited by mobey 2014-05-08 7:17 AM |
| 2014-05-15 1:40 PM in reply to: Left Brain |
Veteran 1127 Shawnee | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by Left Brain We have a yakima stickup.......no problems whatsoever 3 years running and it NEVER comes off of our bumper year 'round. It can be used with a 1 inch or 2 inch hitch. I would highly recommend it but have no experience with your other choice. So, how easy is it to get into the back liftgate with this on (with bikes on). When I go on road trips with the family (with minivan) it is really nice to be able to get into the back. It looks like this is a feature of the rack, but not sure how easy it is. |
| 2014-05-15 3:14 PM in reply to: dprocket |
Pro 15655 | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! You won't be able to open the entire hatch, but the window will lift with clearance.....at least it does on our suburban. |
| 2014-05-15 3:22 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 140 Indian Hills, CO | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by Aarondb4 Originally posted by rjames91 Have you considered the 1Up USA rack? I'm a big fan. They're pricey, but solid and easy to install and remove. I can put it on the car and have my bike on it in two minutes. Handles pretty much any bike, also. Thanks for the info. A bit pricey, but that is a good looking rack! How long have you had yours? Any issues with it? I just picked up one of these. I love it and am excited for expanding it to hold 4. I ran into a guy at the trailhead and he told me a story about the ball getting stuck in the receiver. He called 1up and they offered to send him a brand new one when all he wanted was to troubleshoot the issue. All he had to do was tap something that was stuck with a hammer to loosen it but he was impressed with the company offering to replace it instantly! T Edited by indianhillsted 2014-05-15 3:23 PM |
| 2014-05-15 6:51 PM in reply to: ziggie204 |
Pro 5755 | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Originally posted by ziggie204Hmm, on a convertible. . . I can't say I've ever seen that. Not worried about aerodynamic related problems? It would seem to me, on a SUV/Van or even a sedan, the bikes are relatively out of the wind. On a convertible, would the strain on the bikes be too much at high speed? I've got a Thule platform rack on my Mini convertible. No issues. Not like I'm ever getting the bike in the car! |
| 2014-05-16 6:29 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
Regular 77 Newport News | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! Yakima Universal Forklift on my Honda CRV. I t works really well. Roof is low enough that it is not a hassel. I shortened the channel on each rack so I could lift the hatch all the way. I really like having access to the hatch with the bikes on top. (bike rack.JPG) Attachments ---------------- bike rack.JPG (538KB - 5 downloads) |
| 2015-03-21 3:26 AM in reply to: Aarondb4 |
| 10 | Subject: RE: Show me your rack! I know this thread is old, however just wanted to know how the Stickup goes with carbon frames. thanks |
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