[stosh]

For thoes of you who hang bikes from the top tube on a hitch mounted rack, do you add any extra bungie cords?

My bikes tend to swing a lot and where-ever the rack grips the tube it rubs the paint away. Thule supplies you with a strap to tie the downtube to the outrigger of the rack but it doesn't really prevent the bike from swinging to much.

Anybody do anything to help prevent the bike from moving on the rack while driving?

 

[JRB]

I use something like this. I run it through each wheel and back to the rack.

I actually am using one of the old sportworks that I am borrowing and it rocks.

 

[narlus]

I use something like this. I run it through each wheel and back to the rack.

I actually am using one of the old sportworks that I am borrowing and it rocks.

stosh, get a sportswork/thule rack.

 

[stosh]

stosh, get a sportswork/thule rack.

Narlus, buy me one!!! I'm trying to pay for a wedding over here.

 

[JRB]

The f'n straps are like $2 a piece. Just get them. Wumpus can attest to their ability to work.

 

[stosh]

The f'n straps are like $2 a piece. Just get them. Wumpus can attest to their ability to work.

I have some straps like that from Thule.

 

[JRB]

I have some straps like that from Thule.

Use them and stop asking stupid questions then.

 

[stosh]

Use them and stop asking stupid questions then.

They suck more than you!

 

[JRB]

They suck more than you!

Well then, you DON'T have straps like THAT.

 

[stosh]

Well then, you DON'T have straps like THAT.

What we have here is a failure to communicate!

 

[richcreek]

i just wrap the frame in an old rag, works pretty well to

 

[JRB]

Mine work well.

 

[narlus]

Narlus, buy me one!!! I'm trying to pay for a wedding over here.

buy a mini commuter vehicle and the gas/insurance savings in the 4 months will get you the $ to pay for it.

 

[JRB]

i just wrap the frame in an old rag, works pretty well to

uhm - I don't think you understand what this thread is about.

 

[BigMike]

uhm - I don't think you understand what this thread is about.

I think its about Stosh trying to prove to us he actually rides his bike

 

[JRB]

I think its about Stosh trying to prove to us he actually rides his bike

Well this just looks like he drives around with bikes.

 

[douglas]

What we have here is a failure to communicate!

Some men you just can't reach...
So, you get what we had here last week,
which is the way he wants it!
Well, he gets it!
N' I don't like it any more than you men

 

[douglas]

when I go w/the hitch mount, I use bungies

 

[tonyhawk]

For thoes of you who hang bikes from the top tube on a hitch mounted rack, do you add any extra bungie cords?

My bikes tend to swing a lot and where-ever the rack grips the tube it rubs the paint away. Thule supplies you with a strap to tie the downtube to the outrigger of the rack but it doesn't really prevent the bike from swinging to much.

Anybody do anything to help prevent the bike from moving on the rack while driving?

I wrapped an old tire around the post at about the height where the frame touches. I then use a piece of webbing through the wheels and around the post to hold the bike securely in place, tightly against the tire. I doesn't move at all, and doesn't scratch the frame.

I can take a pic if you want... (sans bike - I left it at home today)

 

[stosh]

I wrapped an old tire around the post at about the height where the frame touches. I then use a piece of webbing through the wheels and around the post to hold the bike securely in place, tightly against the tire. I doesn't move at all, and doesn't scratch the frame.

I can take a pic if you want... (sans bike - I left it at home today)

Hey, you still have your roof rack right?

 

[tonyhawk]

Hey, you still have your roof rack right?

yup. it's in the basement.

 

[stosh]

yup. it's in the basement.

I still want that focker!

You want to ship it maybe?

 

[tonyhawk]

I still want that focker!

You want to ship it maybe?

Not really. Now that riding season is back I can probably meet you somewhere. You're not too far from Ninham, correct?

 

[stosh]

Not really. Now that riding season is back I can probably meet you somewhere. You're not too far from Ninham, correct?

Where I ride is about 35-40min from Danbury.

 

[tonyhawk]

Where I ride is about 35-40min from Danbury.

Hmmm ... do you ever ride Ninham? I'll be making at least a couple of trips there in the next few months.

 

[stosh]

Hmmm ... do you ever ride Ninham? I'll be making at least a couple of trips there in the next few months.

No, I've never been down there. What is the riding like?

 

[tonyhawk]

No, I've never been down there. What is the riding like?

Epic. See review.

 

[stosh]

Epic. See review.

wow, looks pretty nice.
Maybe Beth and Rob can go down there with me sometime.

 

[tonyhawk]

wow, looks pretty nice.
Maybe Beth and Rob can go down there with me sometime.

or you could meet me there for a ride and pick up your new roof rack :looney: