It's used to carry stuff on the bike with, either as a platform to hang dedicated panniers from, or simply as a place to strap whatever that can fit on the bike to. You can also use it to give someone else a ride, but that might be illegal and will put a huge strain on the bike.
Watch this video to learn how to install a rear bike rack: http://www.expertvillage.com/video/4835_rear-rack-bicycle.htm
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The Opel Mokka SUV has a built in bike rack. It is built into the rear bumper, and is able to hold up to three bikes.
Depends. If it's a frame with the rear caliper inside the rear triangle the rack will usually bolt right on. If it's a frame with an IS mount caliper hanging off the back of the seatstay you will usually need a to use a longer bolt and a spacer to let the brake and rack share a mounting point. If it's a bike with a post mount brake you will probably have to improvise something. P-clamps can be helpful.
You use your ARMS to LIFT the bike onto the rack
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A bike rack is another term for a bicycle rack or bicycle stand - a place where bicycles can be kept and securely attached by the owner.
Yes. Google an example, say from UK - "Suzuki Alto Bike Rack" to see potential design outcomes. Basically a tow bar suited to the Suzuki Alto is fitted (bar is suited to small box garden type trailers), on which you add a bike rack. Some designs are pretty nifty and include UNECE light functons; STOP/TAIL/FLASHER/REV/REAR FOG/RED REFLECTOR. Cover the wheel reflectors (in Australia these are amber) where used domestically with tape when on a night journey. (Bike wheels on carriers can spin, and for folk approaching the rear at night, it can look like a bike crossing in front of them)!
two pipes that hold the tire off the ground suspened against a bent rod
The price of a Thule bike rack varies with the model in question. For example, a Thule Domestique roof mount bike rack costs 95 dollars. While a Thule Spare Me Pro bike rack costs up to 160 dollars.
A bike rack is installed to a trunk by placing straps around and over the trunk. They are then attached to both sides of the rack and tightened until secure.
When purchasing a bike rack, make sure that the rack will support your bike's weight. Also read the mounting instructions. Some of them will need wall anchors while others will not. Sports stores will have bike accessories for sale when their bikes go on sale, so keep an eye out for ads from stores like Big 5 and Sports Authority.