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From: scroggs@uiucdcs.Uiuc.ARPA
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Subject: Re: Automobile Bicycle Carriers
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Date: Tue, 3-Sep-85 11:57:00 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep  3 11:57:00 1985
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Yakima rack:  two standard bike carriers, one carrier that will handle a
bike with a low rider mount (I think it is called Load Warrier mount).  I
have used it for about 10,000 miles (I move alot).  I have been pleased
with it since purchasing it in 1983.

good:  mounts on my rabbit in about 2 minutes.  Locking handles keep somebody
from taking the rack easily.  I have had no paint loss due to the rack.  They
seem to be weathering well, only a slight fading of the black parts.  Bike
mounts with quick release on front and strap on rear wheel, (fast and easy).
Load Warrier works fine.

bad:  Everything clamps onto a (round) tube.  The spare wheel carriers
blow over until the wheel makes contact with the top of the auto.  The
tube twist with the wheel mount.  I now mount spare wheels so that
they make contact with the top of my car.  I have not noticed any
paint loss or marks, but it is an undesireable feature.  Newer models
may not suffer from this.  Also, the bike wobbles more with the Load
Warrier than the standard mount because the bike sits higher.