Saris Thelma 2 Bike Universal Hitch Rack - 4202 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Thelma 2 bike carrier last week (but not from Amazon) and took two bikes 650 miles and back over the weekend.

Pros: Very light and easy to use. Easy to assemble. Unlike carriers that strap the top tube, the wheels will not rotate into the vehicle or each other. Loading or unloading bikes is quick and easy.

Cons: The threaded hitch pin is good for keeping the carrier tight in the receiver with no motion, but a hassle to take off/put on, and does not lock. Saris sells a locking, threaded hitch pin separately. You could probably use a standard locking hitch pin, but that would allow the carrier to move a little in the receiver. Would be nice if the carrier had a hole or loop somewhere that a cable lock could attach to in order to secure the carrier to the receiver.

Now the dealbreaker. I assume that on a taller van or SUV, the vehicle would shield the bikes from the wind. But on a car, the bikes are exposed. I was very uncomfortable with the resulting motion of the bikes at highway speeds. I checked the straps and carrier several times and everything seemed to be fine, and I kept telling myself that this is what the carrier is designed for and it's probably normal. But after we got home, took the bikes off, and folded the front wheel holders down to stow them, I noticed that they had been bent backwards some, perhaps an inch at the ends, and no longer lined up with the rear wheel holders. I am taking this back to the bike shop where I got it and upgrading to the Saris Cycle On.

This carrier is probably great for around town use, or behind a van or SUV, but I would not recommend it for long trips on a car.

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She's as simple to use as she is stylish. As easy to install as she is to load. So your only workout is the ride, not racking your bike. Her name is Thelma and she's the newest addition to the Saris family of racking systems. Weighing in at just 26 pounds, Thelma is our lightest, most easy to use hitch-mounted rack ever. Bikes can be loaded and ready to go in less than two minutes and the entire rack can be installed or removed by just one person. But odds are pretty good that once you put her on your vehicle, you won't want to take her off. Unique wheel trays accommodate road slicks right up to Down Hill knobbies. Ratchet straps secure tires. Never contacts the bike frame, just the wheels. Fits bikes with 650c, 700c, and 26" tires. Carries bikes up to 35�pounds each. Rack folds up when not in use. Weighs 26 pounds, making it easy to install or remove from hitch. Universal Hitch fits 1-1/4" and 2" hitches.

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Trailgator "Flip-Up" Training Wheels - Black/ White Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these training wheels for my daughters 20" Schwinn bike.
The bolt that is supposed go thru the bike wheel to connect the training wheels together is too short.When I contacted BikepartsUSA where I purchased them thru Amazon.com, this is the email that I received..........................."I am sorry that the training wheels do not fit but it is not our fault that your bikes axel is not long enough.I am also sorry to inform you that the restocking fee will still be induced because that was not a fault of ours that the wheels did not fit.To return though you do not need a RA number anymore that is our old policy just ship the training wheels back to the address below".

Morgan Steel
BikepartsUSA.com
6350 W Atlantic Blvd
Margate FL 33063

They advertise this product to fit a 20" bike and it does not.Now I have to pay a 15% restocking fee.

I would be careful if you do business with this company.

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The Trailgator Flip-Up Training Wheels are ideal for use with your Trailgator Tow Bar. When using the two bar, simply flip the training wheels up and youre good to go! When your child is ready to ride, flip the training wheels down. The Trailgator training wheels fit your childs 12in to 20in bicycle.

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Adams Trail-A-Bike Baby Seat Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the Adams Child Seat, and used it all last summer with my 1.5-2 year old daughter.

She likes it much better than being in a trailer.I put a bell on the little plastic handle so she can ring it.It works pretty much as expected.

It's a big advantage for riding on the road, as the 1-wheel trail-a-bike is much narrower and more maneuverable than a trailer.I needed another solution, as the over-rear-rack bike seat had my feet hitting hers on every pedal rotation.(Neither of my bikes has touring-type chainstay length)

The product would be better with a 5-point harness, rather than the three-point, I think.

When she falls asleep, she can slump pretty far to the side.No danger of falling out as the harness works pretty well, but it can make the bike tough to handle.Ditto if she's bored and whipping herself back and forth, or sees something and swings around.

I'm 5'11" and 190 lbs, and she's ~30 lbs.I'm an experienced rider but not super strong.On my light nimble road bike (56cm, traditional frame) the steering is a little tricky.Standing to pedal is especially tricky, better with practice of course.I would not recommend it for an unsure or much smaller/weaker rider.

On my mountain bike, which is heavier but also has the sloping top tube, the trail-a-bike attaches lower and is fundamentally more stable.The lower gears are very much appreciated uphill and take away a lot of the standing to pedal issues.

The seat on the back was definitely easier to handle.I would recommend that as a better, safer, and more manageable solution if your bike fit and the child seat allow it, or for as long as they allow it.Pulling the trail-a-bike is also a lot more work.

I've got the Trek brand trail-a-bike-style, and I think I needed a seatpost shim for this seat to fit properly.But any bike shop should have that.

I see that most of my comments would probably apply to hauling any child on a trail-a-bike, but I think a child old enough to hold themselves up would present less of a balance problem?I guess I'll find out in 18 months or so.

As a final note, I sound kind of negative but overall I think the product does about as well as could be expected.I just wanted something narrow and nimble so I could ride in the hills again, and a big floppy weight is a tough problem.

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Easily mounts to all Trail A Bikes. Makes it easy to take even small children along for the ride. For use with steel frame only.

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Master Lock 8299DPS Street Cuffs, Steel Review

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(More customer reviews)I use these on my Harley and it works great.
Need to remember locks only keep the honest people honest.
I would buy these again.

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Admit it. The world is getting smarter - including thieves. Fight back with Street Cuffs. Without a fixed anchor point for leverage and virtually no space for jacks, there just isn't an easy way to defeat these cuffs. Secure your bike to sign posts, parking meters or another bike.Heavy gauge cast steel provides maximum cut and pry resistance.Slick metal finish, push button keyless locking convenience and folds in half for convenient storage.

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ACTION TRAIL A BIKE ADAMS ORIGINAL FOLDER COMPACT 1 SILVE Review

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(More customer reviews)first, item that I ordered was supposed to be silver, arrived white with pink trim, good that I have a granddaughter . First time I used it,wheel on trailer bike locked up, turned out there was no grease in the bearings, I had to repair it myself in order to use it on my vacation, if I would have shipped it back, would not have had it in time for my vacation, what do you expect, made in China-junk! overpriced and ridiculous amount to ship it. would not recommend it

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Adam's Trail-a-Bike Original Folder Compact - single speed folding for smaller riders. Fits child with 2 shorter inseam than original Folder 1, Short reach, short cranks, small chain ring, and narrow handlebar for small riders. Low center of gravity. Steel hitch shimed to fit most round seatpost, Safety flag, chainguard, Bash guard, Limited lifetime warranty on frame, 85lbs limit, 23lbs, Ages 3-5 years

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Allen Deluxe 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack for Vehicles with Rear Mounted Spare Tire (2-Inch Receiver) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was very disappointed to find that this rack does not work with side hinged rear doors. It only works with hatch style rear doors. No where on the packaging or in the manual is this mentioned. I quickly put the rack together (very easy to do so) and was quite pleased at how solid it was. I then put it on my 2006 Hummer H3. So far, so good. Then, I went to test the mechanism that allows the rack to fold down so the rear door can be opened. I folded it down, but was stunned to find that my rear door only opened about 5 inches before hitting the bottom area of the rack (yes--even with the rack folded down). Surely, I thought, I must have installed it incorrectly. But, I hadn't. I then called Allen, and spoke to someone there who very readily admitted that the fold-down mechanism does not function well with side hinged rear doors. Oddly, he wouldn't admit that the rack is useless for such vehicles because "technically, the rack still works--you can put bikes on it". He suggested that I carry around a pair of 3/4 inch closed wrenches, and "simply take the rack completely off when the rear door needs to be accessed". I thought he was kidding, but he wasn't. Of course, this is not a viable solution. Oddly enough, the folks at Allen decided to use an image of a vehicle with a side hinged rear door on the box. You can actually just look at that picture and see that the rack would not work with that vehicle.

I would have given this product one star, but added a star to reflect its strength and the ease at of putting it together.

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Designed to fit most sedans, hatchbacks, minivans and SUV's, the Allen 640RR Deluxe 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack for Vehicles with Rear Mounted Spare Tire offers an easy-to-use and versatile option for transporting bicycles while on the road. It features a patented tie-down system, which individually secures and protects each bicycle. Its 22-inch long carry arms can accommodate up to four bicycles and can be released with a single pop-up pin when not in use for easier storage. The rack's streamlined, single-configuration design eases installation and requires only minor assembly. It is finished with a rugged UV-resistant polyester powder coating, ensuring both durability and a sleek, attractive look.
Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty
About Allen Bike Racks
In 1967, after a few years of working on the aerospace technology for the Apollo missions, Dick Allen was out of a job. Government cutbacks led Allen, a Harvard-trained physicist, to transform his garage hobby into a new industry. A cycling enthusiast, inventor, and family man, Allen had a personal need for a bike-carrying device. On weekends, he would take his sons and wife to Cape Cod or the White Mountains of New Hampshire. What proved difficult time and again was the transport of his family's bicycles. Rather than fight through inconvenience with twine and a dinged car, Allen sought an answer for himself as well as a market in which he foresaw major growth possibilities.
Always a pathfinder, Allen took to work in his Lincoln, Massachusetts garage in search of a more efficient way to transport bikes. Drafting designs during the day and constructing them throughout the night, he put together a model made of electrical conduit, metal strapping, and fire hose casings (for padding). At first, the Allens' tested the prototype on weekend excursions. Finding the first trunk-mounted rack to be a success, Dick started Allen Bike Racks. Dealer acceptance came quickly, and by 1971 Allen Bike Racks were sold nationally through a number of major bicycle distributors. Today, the company owns over three dozen patents and offers a versatile product line of bike racks while Dick's son Alex now owns and operates the business. What started out as a small garage run operation now operates three warehouses nationally, two factories abroad, and has products sold in more than a dozen countries around the world.

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Adams Trail-a-Bike Hitch 15mm-12mm Step-Down Block Review

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(More customer reviews)I needed this piece to replace a part stolen with a previous bike.I had found the part for twice as much, but this was exactly what I needed.Shipped very quickly and I'm now riding with my five-year-old again.

Thanks Niagara!

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Adams Trail-a-Bike 15mm-12mm Step-Down Block

Used to retrofit new style hitch to older 12mm style
Must be combined with 1st knuckle from 15mm horizontal hitch





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