Rear Bike Rack Recommendations

After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm
looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.

Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and
hold two bikes?
I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and
damaged the bike paint work.

I don't want one that requires a tow bar.

Definitely not flashy, but I have not had any problems with the rhode gear
super shuttle. Holds 2-3 bikes. I've attached it to a station wagon and to
a sedan with no difficulty except that on some bikes the placement of the
water bottle holder presents a challenge and also some bike designs (frame)
require you to fenagle a little. But on balance, these are completely
portable and inexpensive. The downside is serious though, which is
security. Because it is not permanently afixed to the car, someone can take
a knife and cut away the nylon straps; so it is great if you and not leaving
your car and bike alone for more than a bit.


On 1/30/05 12:30 PM, in article ,
"Edward Holt" wrote:

After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm
looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.

Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet) and
hold two bikes?
I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and
damaged the bike paint work.

I don't want one that requires a tow bar.

Edward Holt wrote:
After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm
looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.

Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet)
and hold two bikes?
I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and
damaged the bike paint work.

I don't want one that requires a tow bar.

www.saris.com. Check out the Bones racks.

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- Zilla
Cary, NC
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"Zilla" wrote in message
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Edward Holt wrote:
After seeing my bike roof rack dissappear in my rear view mirror, I'm
looking at purchasing a rear bike rack.

Can anyone recommend one that will fit a hatch back (Toyota Starlet)
and hold two bikes?
I've used one before but the bikes came in contact with each other and
damaged the bike paint work.

I don't want one that requires a tow bar.

www.saris.com. Check out the Bones racks.

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- Zilla
Cary, NC
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The Bones look good.
Do you think I'll need the Protect-O-Pads that they manufacture to stop the
bikes rubbing and damaging the paintwork?