Comments for Bike Rack Ed http://bikeracked.com Bikers Site about Bike Mounts, Home made bike racks, hoists, storage and biking. Sat, 19 May 2012 05:44:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 Comment on Mercury Bike Rack by Crown Vic Bike Rack ? Help needed! http://bikeracked.com/a-mercury-bike-rack/#comment-276 Crown Vic Bike Rack ? Help needed! Sun, 06 May 2012 06:42:26 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/a-mercury-bike-rack/#comment-276 [...] lock the bicycle to it in some way) and allow fairly easy access to the trunk. I saw this rack (Bike Rack Ed ? Mercury Bike Rack) but can't find any information on it. It appears to be hitch mounted, but one would have to [...] […] lock the bicycle to it in some way) and allow fairly easy access to the trunk. I saw this rack (Bike Rack Ed ? Mercury Bike Rack) but can’t find any information on it. It appears to be hitch mounted, but one would have to […]

]]> Comment on Homemade Bike Racks - How To Make Your Own Bike Rack by Donald Callas http://bikeracked.com/homemade-bike-racks-how-to-make-your-own-bike-rack/#comment-274 Donald Callas Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:25:24 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/homemade-bike-racks-how-to-make-your-own-bike-rack/#comment-274 I made almost the exact same sling and stored 2 bikes in the rafters of my garage all winter. Used old carpet scraps where the rope came in contact w/ the bike to prevent abrading the paint. Mine only had one contact point- so I had to go with where the balance point was, which happened to be just ahead of the seat on the top cross bar. I like your 2 point sling as you can set the 2 pt.s and not be at whim of your bikes balance point. Plus, w/ only 1 contact pt. the bike was unruly when being hoisted. Good job, I'll use your method next year when it comes time to put them away again I made almost the exact same sling and stored 2 bikes in the rafters of my garage all winter. Used old carpet scraps where the rope came in contact w/ the bike to prevent abrading the paint. Mine only had one contact point- so I had to go with where the balance point was, which happened to be just ahead of the seat on the top cross bar. I like your 2 point sling as you can set the 2 pt.s and not be at whim of your bikes balance point. Plus, w/ only 1 contact pt. the bike was unruly when being hoisted. Good job, I’ll use your method next year when it comes time to put them away again

]]> Comment on Decorative Bike Racks by Human Powered http://bikeracked.com/custom-decorative-bike-racks/#comment-273 Human Powered Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:57:44 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/custom-decorative-bike-racks/#comment-273 and this type, can cast a great shadow as well! and this type, can cast a great shadow as well!

]]> Comment on Decorative Bike Racks by Human Powered http://bikeracked.com/custom-decorative-bike-racks/#comment-272 Human Powered Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:57:20 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/custom-decorative-bike-racks/#comment-272 These are great! In Ithaca, NY we are looking to redesign our Ithaca Commons and will be putting in new bicycle racks in more locations. I think we can do much better than the drab "n" style bike racks. The structure might as well promote bike use with an image of a bike, or some sort of art and stand OUT instead of being a hidden black plain feature. These are great! In Ithaca, NY we are looking to redesign our Ithaca Commons and will be putting in new bicycle racks in more locations.

I think we can do much better than the drab “n” style bike racks. The structure might as well promote bike use with an image of a bike, or some sort of art and stand OUT instead of being a hidden black plain feature.

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by www.gardengatesonline.co.uk http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-270 www.gardengatesonline.co.uk Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:22:19 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-270 For sure a mitsubishi! For sure a mitsubishi!

]]> Comment on How to build a bike rack by sun awnings http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-269 sun awnings Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:21:02 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-269 These sort of projects alway take longer than expected. Is in not easier to buy one? These sort of projects alway take longer than expected. Is in not easier to buy one?

]]> Comment on How to build a bike rack by roller garage doors http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-266 roller garage doors Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:16:36 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-266 Make sure its not too woobly Make sure its not too woobly

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by MaxiMovieBlog http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-265 MaxiMovieBlog Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:15:06 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-265 Looks like a Mitsubishi Outlander to me... Looks like a Mitsubishi Outlander to me…

]]> Comment on Homemade Bike Racks - How To Make Your Own Bike Rack by Ney Vita http://bikeracked.com/homemade-bike-racks-how-to-make-your-own-bike-rack/#comment-261 Ney Vita Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:24:32 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/homemade-bike-racks-how-to-make-your-own-bike-rack/#comment-261 Nice plan. Could you email me some pictures? Best regards. Nice plan. Could you email me some pictures?
Best regards.

]]> Comment on Nissan Altima Roof Mounted Bike Rack by Nissan Bicycle Rack | Nissan Photos Blog http://bikeracked.com/nissan-altima-roof-mount-bike-rack/#comment-256 Nissan Bicycle Rack | Nissan Photos Blog Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:16:38 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/nissan-altima-roof-mount-bike-rack/#comment-256 [...] nissan bicycle rack bikeracked.com [...] […] nissan bicycle rack bikeracked.com […]

]]> Comment on Jeep Wrangler Spare Tire Rack by Mitsubishi Outlander Wrangler Tire | Mitsubishi Photos Blog http://bikeracked.com/jeep-wrangler-spare-tire-rack/#comment-255 Mitsubishi Outlander Wrangler Tire | Mitsubishi Photos Blog Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:32:39 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/jeep-wrangler-spare-tire-rack/#comment-255 [...] mitsubishi outlander wrangler tire bikeracked.com [...] […] mitsubishi outlander wrangler tire bikeracked.com […]

]]> Comment on Honda Insight Bike Rack by Honda Bike Rack | HondaAndAcuraPhotos.com http://bikeracked.com/honda-insight-bike-rack/#comment-253 Honda Bike Rack | HondaAndAcuraPhotos.com Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:01:26 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/honda-insight-bike-rack/#comment-253 [...] Honda Insight Bike Rack bikeracked.com [...] […] Honda Insight Bike Rack bikeracked.com […]

]]> Comment on Honda CRV Bike Rack by Honda Bike Rack | HondaAndAcuraPhotos.com http://bikeracked.com/honda-crv-bike-rack/#comment-252 Honda Bike Rack | HondaAndAcuraPhotos.com Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:49 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/honda-crv-bike-rack/#comment-252 [...] Honda CRV Bike Rack bikeracked.com [...] […] Honda CRV Bike Rack bikeracked.com […]

]]> Comment on Finding the best deals on bike racks by mary http://bikeracked.com/finding-the-best-deals-on-bike-racks/#comment-249 mary Sun, 16 Jan 2011 02:34:05 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/finding-the-best-deals-on-bike-racks/#comment-249 i have priced stationary mount. Its running $140-$160. Thats a bit pricey for me. It doesn't have to be fancily. Where can i find one at a lesser cost? i have priced stationary mount. Its running $140-$160. Thats a bit pricey for me. It doesn’t have to be fancily. Where can i find one at a lesser cost?

]]> Comment on How to hang your bicycle with bike hooks by Fred http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-242 Fred Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:35:33 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-242 There is nothing damaging about hanging a bike by either 1 or 2 wheels. Many bike shops store inventory this way in their storage space. I store all my bikes this way and have never had a wheel even come out of true. No worries. There is nothing damaging about hanging a bike by either 1 or 2 wheels. Many bike shops store inventory this way in their storage space. I store all my bikes this way and have never had a wheel even come out of true.
No worries.

]]> Comment on Surf Board Bike Racks by Rico http://bikeracked.com/surfboard-bike-racks/#comment-227 Rico Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:11:56 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/surfboard-bike-racks/#comment-227 Oh yes it is awesome ! Post some plans for surfboard bike rack if you have !! Oh yes it is awesome ! Post some plans for surfboard bike rack if you have !!

]]> Comment on Bicycle Repair Tool Kit by Mountain Bike Store http://bikeracked.com/bicycle-repair-tool-kit/#comment-223 Mountain Bike Store Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:17:50 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/bicycle-repair-tool-kit/#comment-223 These are nice sets of tools. We seldom take our bikes to the repair shop, almost all the repairs we do ourselves. It's really a great way to save a lot of money over time. Mark. These are nice sets of tools. We seldom take our bikes to the repair shop, almost all the repairs we do ourselves. It’s really a great way to save a lot of money over time.

Mark.

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by kai http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-222 kai Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:12:13 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-222 Thats a mitsubishi outlander Thats a mitsubishi outlander

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by Laken http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-221 Laken Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:34:11 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-221 I am looking for a rear bike rack just like that for sale...didn't see one on craigslist and didn't want to buy a brand new one right now. I drive a 2010 forrester...know of any for sale?.... happen to be in near Birmingham? I am looking for a rear bike rack just like that for sale…didn’t see one on craigslist and didn’t want to buy a brand new one right now. I drive a 2010 forrester…know of any for sale?…. happen to be in near Birmingham?

]]> Comment on Another of my bikes - Schwinn Sprint by Sam Diaz http://bikeracked.com/another-of-my-bikes-schwinn-sprint/#comment-218 Sam Diaz Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:44:19 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/another-of-my-bikes-schwinn-sprint/#comment-218 DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO IS SELLING A BLACK AND WHITE FIX GEAR FOR CHEAP!!!! DO YOU KNOW OF ANYONE WHO IS SELLING A BLACK AND WHITE FIX GEAR FOR CHEAP!!!!

]]> Comment on How to build a bike rack by garage roller door http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-217 garage roller door Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:45:38 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/how-to-build-a-bike-rack/#comment-217 I think it was sarcastic :-P I think it was sarcastic :-P

]]> Comment on How to hang your bicycle with bike hooks by Mario http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-214 Mario Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:43:13 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-214 Ok, I just realized that 12.5 lbs doesn't account for the fact that the wheels/tires are supported by the floor, so it would be a bit less than that. However, the weight of the top wheel/tire would be supported by the hook when the bike is hung up as well so the question is still pretty much valid. Ok, I just realized that 12.5 lbs doesn’t account for the fact that the wheels/tires are supported by the floor, so it would be a bit less than that.
However, the weight of the top wheel/tire would be supported by the hook when the bike is hung up as well so the question is still pretty much valid.

]]> Comment on How to hang your bicycle with bike hooks by Mario http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-213 Mario Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:28:43 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/bike-hooks-hang-your-bike/#comment-213 Ok, so I live in an apartment with my girlfriend and we each have a cheap road bike and an expensive mountain bike (priorities!). We have no garage, so obviously these bikes are taking up a lot of floor space. Ok, so now I've got the plans drawn and the materials bought for a four hook bike rack that would hang the bikes vertically by *gasp* one hook per bike!!!!! I actually made a similar rack in college and stored several bikes in or for a year or so without problem so I have a few questions: 1)How can hanging a bike on a rubberized hook bend a rim, when the very strength of a wheel comes from the spokes holding the hub in place through tension (a "pulling" force) rather than compression (a "pushing" force). I could maybe see if you're simply talking about the actual outer rim being dinged if the weight is unevenly applied or something like that, but beyond that...I don't get it. 2) For the bearing grease issue: When a bike is sitting on it's two tires, there is a certain amount of force on the bearings of the two wheels simply because of the weight of the bike pressing down on them. Let's say that the bike weighs 25 lbs. Ok, so that's 12.5 lbs per wheel. Now let's say that a 200 lbs guy gets on the bike. Now we're up to 112.5 lbs per wheel. Do you really mean to tell me that the bearings are made to work with the 112.5 lbs of force on them, but are not able to support the measly 25 lbs of the bike without leaking their grease? I suppose the argument could be that it's because the 25 lbs is constant, but still that seems pretty minuscule next to 112 lbs. Please note that I'm writing this simply because I don't understand what the problem could be and am seeking information. I don't pretend to know more about bikes or bike racks than you and apologize if this post seems like I'm saying that I'm right and your wrong. Cheers! Ok, so I live in an apartment with my girlfriend and we each have a cheap road bike and an expensive mountain bike (priorities!). We have no garage, so obviously these bikes are taking up a lot of floor space.
Ok, so now I’ve got the plans drawn and the materials bought for a four hook bike rack that would hang the bikes vertically by *gasp* one hook per bike!!!!! I actually made a similar rack in college and stored several bikes in or for a year or so without problem so I have a few questions:

1)How can hanging a bike on a rubberized hook bend a rim, when the very strength of a wheel comes from the spokes holding the hub in place through tension (a “pulling” force) rather than compression (a “pushing” force). I could maybe see if you’re simply talking about the actual outer rim being dinged if the weight is unevenly applied or something like that, but beyond that…I don’t get it.

2) For the bearing grease issue: When a bike is sitting on it’s two tires, there is a certain amount of force on the bearings of the two wheels simply because of the weight of the bike pressing down on them.
Let’s say that the bike weighs 25 lbs. Ok, so that’s 12.5 lbs per wheel. Now let’s say that a 200 lbs guy gets on the bike. Now we’re up to 112.5 lbs per wheel. Do you really mean to tell me that the bearings are made to work with the 112.5 lbs of force on them, but are not able to support the measly 25 lbs of the bike without leaking their grease? I suppose the argument could be that it’s because the 25 lbs is constant, but still that seems pretty minuscule next to 112 lbs.

Please note that I’m writing this simply because I don’t understand what the problem could be and am seeking information. I don’t pretend to know more about bikes or bike racks than you and apologize if this post seems like I’m saying that I’m right and your wrong. Cheers!

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by Jimmy Whispers http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-205 Jimmy Whispers Mon, 17 May 2010 04:16:22 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-205 OR should I say it's not an 03 for certain http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/jeremyWhispers/Fozzie%20X/Snowy_Forester_2010-04-27.jpg That's on 03 Forester OR should I say it’s not an 03 for certain

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm65/jeremyWhispers/Fozzie%20X/Snowy_Forester_2010-04-27.jpg That’s on 03 Forester

]]> Comment on Subaru Forester Trunk Mount Bike Rack by Jimmy Whispers http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-204 Jimmy Whispers Mon, 17 May 2010 04:14:45 +0000 http://bikeracked.com/subaru-forester-trunk-mount-bike-rack/#comment-204 That is not a Subaru, it is most likely a Toyota or a Mitsu. Nice try though! That is not a Subaru, it is most likely a Toyota or a Mitsu.

Nice try though!

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