Which Bike Rack is Right for You? - by Northrock Bikes

Northrock Bikes Presents - A closer look at the ways you can transport your bike using various styles of vehicle bike rack systems. Which one is right for you?
This video is intended as a guide only. For further details on how to assemble your NORTHROCK bicycle and clarification regarding proper maintenance and safety, please read included assembly guide and refer to the Owner's Manual.
Before riding, Northrock Bicycles recommends that you take your bike to a bicycle specialist for final assembly, safety check, maintenance, and fine-tuning.
Northrock Bicycles assumes no responsibility for assembly and/or
failure to follow safe cycling practices.
For more information, visit us at www.northrockbikes.com.
Video produced by:
CobraConcepts Productions
www.cobraconproductions.com
Music under license from www.RoyaltyFreeMusicLibrary.com.

[@karencouture694]

great review - thank you - you answered my major questions

[@VJG213]

Great information! Thank you

[@hernilsoriano4873]

Thumbs up thank you for the video I made up my mind I will go with the hitch type

[@quietcorner293]

I think another major consideration is, what else you do with your car. Like if you pull a boat at other times, then I would go with a hitch rack. If you want to put skis on in winter, then I would say roof rack. Also you can use the roof for a box when traveling. I had a hitch installed on one of my cars as I though I was going to pull a boat. I never did and found that I wasted money. Now I chose a roof mounted rack as I can use the rack for skis in winter.

[@christineeng1]

This was a very thorough review! Great things to consider before purchasing a bike rack! Thank you!

[@orionsky]

This is a good video, thumbs up!

[@2fracture]

what kind of roof bike rack do you have on the civic? and where can i buy one like it?

[@jennysolorzano2802]

wow thank you great info

[@sabra9964]

I bought the Thule 9009XT. It's a bit cumbersome to install. I asked my husband to do it for me. All that strap pulling and tightening is intimidating. THEN I find out I can't open the trunk. I was about to suffer from buyers remorse...but I think I'll keep it. A hitch on the car isn't an option and the roof rack...well, I'm one of those small people! lol I'm going to take the bike out tomorrow and see how it works out.

[@CMRinehart]

I have a platform rack. Just far better than any other rack. Nice video here.

[@perinimusic]

do roof mounted bike racks cause a lot more drag? Do they feel unstable?

[@MsBossreyes]

Thanx man this video was really helpful 2 me thanx again

[@yatrigan.bharat]

Thanks!

[@doctorfeelucky]

My hitch mounted bike has a pin that you can pull out so what it leans back so that you can open your hatch/trunk.

[@kk-su1mx]

Very good pros n cons

[@MissyBelleSYD]

Thanks

[@ChiefGuitars666]

What kind of bike is on the civic? Looks like the diamondback response xe that I bought today!

[@cassw1485]

Good video

[@josephtalbot125]

I can open my trunk if i take the bikes off the rack.

[@richardmartin6242]

Will this rack work with a womans bike? I just bought this one last weekend and my son was trying to get my wifes bike on it and said it would not work? I am going to try when I get home, just wondering if anyone had any tips?

[@KinGIIRomE]

Thanks for the info

[@bt147258]

good advice..thumbs up

[@MamaPalma]

Not true; have a Saris Bones 3 on my Santa Fe and am able to open and close the hatch.

[@phatchunk99]

And contrary to what's shown in the video, make sure that the handle bars face passenger side of the vehicle, per Thule's instruction manual.

[@sushinaaah]

I looove the top rack but I'm short :( oh well I'm gunna buy a step stool

[@ladefreakndah]

Roof racks will impact fuel mileage, even when the bikes aren't on it.

[@somebodyjones2]

my guess? a northrock. lol