Submitted by
OneLeggedBiker
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, OH, USA Date Reviewed: August 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Emerald Necklace
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
amazingbikerack.com
Strengths:
Ease of use, Quick to put on/take off, very stable even on potholed city streets--no sway at all.
Weaknesses:
Initial installation requires patience, and possibly drilling 2-4 holes in the license plate area of your trunk lid. Was shipped w/ plastic buckles, but they had already shipped me steel buckles before the rack arrived.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Voyageur GSL Hybrid
Bottom Line:
Having seen the generally subpar reviews for trunk mounted racks, I wanted something more solid. I liked the idea for this rack, and I wasn't disappointed. It's very solid, performs well, and doesn't mess up the car's finish. I carry two big, heavy bikes and the rack is worry free at highway speeds. The receiver plate installation might scare some people off, but not everyone will have to drill into their car. I have an '06 Ford Taurus and had to drill two holes in the receiver plate to match up with the trunk holes, and widen two of the existing holes in the trunk. But, I'm a spazz with tools and still managed the job--just had to take it slow(about an hour to an hour and a half). I think the rack is excellent, and the put on/take off is a snap. On the streets I drive stability is the primary issue, and the rack is extremely stable with no sway. You get what you pay for, because the rack isn't cheap.
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Submitted by
JLB
a Racer
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: July 14, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Amazingbikerack.com
Bottom Line:
Great product, good value, works as advertised. It prevents any scraping on your car from attaching a traditional rack, works perfectly if you have a convertible, and holds the bikes firmly and securely. The guys at Amazing Bike Rack stand firmly behind their product, and they went the extra mile to help me attach the rack to my car. You can email or call them and they will get back to you with helpful and informative advice and answers. Bottom line, if you are looking for a rack that is easy to take on and off, and which does not damage the finish on your car, and that can be used if you can't attach something to the roof of your car, this is a great product.
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