Now that you ve figured out your options by frame contact and bike weight let s find the best car rack for your bike.
Bike rack for carbon frame.
From 117 50 117 50 0 gbp.
Beautifully made fully waterproof mounts in seconds more capacity than a seatpack aero it s a lovely thing that s a joy to use.
While the fork mount on top of the car would be better that s still exposing your bike to any chaff coming off of other cars the road while driving.
However you ride we have a rack to suit whether you travel super light or take the kitchen sink.
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The yakima dr tray is a tray style hitch mount bike rack that can hold 2 bikes firmly with gentle care.
Thule proride thule easyfold thule euroclassic g6 and bike carriers with the thule acutight knob 528 accessory.
You would not have to worry about the frame or even carbon wheels at all with this bike rack.
Your best option would be a platform style bike rack that holds the bikes at the wheels like the swagman semi s64686.
This is exactly how trunk mounted racks work.
For its wide range of bike frame adaptability this rack can accommodate various kinds of bikes.
Simple bike racks comprise a metal frame a set of straps to attach it to your car and protruding arms to support the bike s.
The adjustable arm that holds the front tire will also fit a wide variety of bike types and sizes.
They can handle frame contact and they re almost always 35 pounds or less.
This rack has a top notch clearance between 2 bikes 18 and this rack keeps the bike at a fair height that makes an excellent ground clearance.
When transporting your carbon fiber bike a good quality bike rack is an essential piece of kit.
Upright bike rack for the quickest most convenient mounting for bikes up to 20 kg.
With carbon you don t want any part of the frame touching the bike rack hence why your current setup is no bueno.
With a roof rack and or a hitch rack the bike has the option of being attached to the rack by it s wheels.
Thule carbon frame protector an adapter to enable safe transport of bikes with carbon frames.
Bike racks for carbon frames.
They are your space saving option.
With the huge popularity of carbon bikes there came a wide array of bike racks for them.
Thule easyfold xt.
The do it all bikes hybrid haulers cyclocross commuters touring travelers these workhorses of your fleet all have two things in common.
I will mention that in terms of carbon bikes some individuals have concerns about attaching the bike to the rack using the bike frame.
They free up your car for other things to carry or passengers to load.
It fits all types of frame geometries and is easily adjustable with no loose parts.