COMPLETE BOTTOM END KT,Hot Rods

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COMPLETE BOTTOM END KT

Brand	Hot Rods
Item Weight	3.8 pounds
Manufacturer Part Number	CBK0126

COMPLETE BOTTOM END KT,Hot Rods

Brand	Hot Rods
Item Weight	3.8 pounds
Manufacturer Part Number	CBK0126

Hot+Rods
This is a fairly lengthy review, so if you just want to skip to what I like and dislike about the rack, skip down a few paragraphs. I spent hours looking over various bicycle racks to mount on the back of my pickup truck. Most people would probably wonder why I don't just use the box for the bikes as I have a truck. I didn't really like this idea as there is a risk of scratching my two expensive mountain bikes everytime I want to go riding and also the fact that they aren't really very well secured and could get stolen. The las reason was I do go camping, so I'd rather have the box freed up for camping equipment.
So, I looked at the hanging racks first which I was going to go with those as they were cheaper than the platform racks. The only problem is you have to spend time securing them so they dont move or touch each other. I considered a platform rack, but the cheaper ones dont have adequate secure features, or you have to pay extra for the equipment. At the end of the day, I figured that I spent quite a bit of money on the bikes, why cheap out on a rack.
So I decided to go with the Thule 916XT (for 2" receivers) and the nice thing is that you can get add two more bikes (for a total of four). Keep in mind though, that this is for the 2" version only. Item came overnight just how I ordered it.
I put it together a few days after receiving it. It was nicely packed away, however I noticed one of the hardware bags wasn't properly sealed. I checked the box for any loose hardware and found none so I continued on my way. Everything was going well, until I reached step number three in the manual.Read more ›|||Like most people getting ready to drop several hundred dollars on a product I researched my options and winnowed it down to the Thule or Yakima. In reality I don't know which product is the best but I am delighted with my choice of the Thule T2. It is easy to assemble - use for our on or off road bikes - stable - allows our SUV rear hatch to open with the bikes loaded - and has an overall feel of quality in materiality and design. I am also pretty sure I can make some easy [non-manufacturer recommended] mods to carry a tandem. CAUTION - be sure to order the correct stinger size - it is not altogether obvious which model# is 1-1/4" and which is 2".

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