Submitted by
Brian
a
from Frederick, MD Date Reviewed: April 26, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$180.00
Strengths:
Simple/practical/stylish design, snug fit on spare tire, BAT wings adapt to any frame (may need crossbar), stabilizer bar holds bike(s)firmly and without sway-- bikes do not hit back of vehicle in transit, great customer service (called w/ question).
Weaknesses:
None, really. It may take some trial & error to get the BAT wing fitted to your particular frame.
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
full susp i-drive
Bottom Line:
Excellent product, I love it. Very reasonable price, easy to install, works perfectly. 10 chilis!
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Submitted by
John Hubbard
a Weekend Warrior
from Bentonville, AR Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Lewis and Clark Outfitters
Strengths:
Very sturdy and supportive. Easy to use, although some manipulation is required on some frames like the Comfort 400. Company has a super warranty (see weaknesses)
Weaknesses:
The rubber tab that the straps attach to are a great design, but weaken quickly and tear off. Already had to replace, but when I called the company about the problem, they did not ask any questions and sent replacements for free (no shipping/handling charges).
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Scapel, F400, and Comfort 400.
Bottom Line:
I have really liked this bike rack. It does a great job of holding the bike(s) and I feel it is very secure. I use the rack on a Jeep Wrangler, which with the short wheel base, I get a lot of bounce, but the bikes are held securely. Very easy to use a cable lock, but because the whole rack can easily be unscrewed from the tire mount, I would not leave an expensive bike on there over night. Anyway, other than the weakness I listed, I love the rack.
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Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from McLean, VA, USA Date Reviewed: July 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Patapsco
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Strengths:
Easy to install. Visually appealing design. Rugged. Can accomodate most bikes.
Weaknesses:
Does not easy accomodate bikes with the rear shock attached to bottom of Top Tube.
Similar Products Used:
Yakima roof rack
Bike Setup:
My vehicle is a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Bottom Line:
Looks good on the Jeep. Holds the bike very steady. The only thing I did not like was the fact that the wheel attachment must be purchased separately. It holds the bikes nicely, even while 4 wheeling.
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Submitted by
Jon Downey
a Cross Country Rider
from Norfolk, NE USA Date Reviewed: February 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Yellowbanks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Solid design
Weaknesses:
Straps may not hold up. Doesn't fit some frames
Similar Products Used:
Rhode Gear Shuttles
Bike Setup:
Giants, two of them! SE1 and AC1
Bottom Line:
I like it. Good value, solid built. It doesn't carry my AC without some effort but with the addition of a Bie Beam or something like that it will be great!
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