I was always very finicky when it came to choosing a bike rack. I don’t close my eyes and get a carrier out of the blue unless it is recommended by my friends or has a good review. I think everyone should think this way because, with a poor rack, you don’t only lose the … Read more
What are the first names that come into your mind when I say bike racks? You may have a different answer but let me tell you mine— Thule and Yakima. Why do you ask? Well, it’s because these brands are undeniably the best when it comes to bicycle racks. I’ve been a bicycle enthusiast longer … Read more
What do we have today? KUAT Sherpa 2.0 and KUAT NV 2.0, it seems. We need to break down two products in terms of features and benefits. This is just to come up with a decision about which one is the best? Okay, but how so! Because people don’t look up to me whenever they … Read more
The word “EVO” stands for evolution, so it’s clear that the Yakima HoldUp EVO is a newer model of the Yakima HoldUp. However, does that mean the HoldUp EVO is better than the HoldUp? Hold up right there before jumping to a conclusion. The HoldUp EVO may be newer compared to the HoldUp, but that … Read more
Some of you may think the Apex XT is the same as the Yakima FullSwing just because they look similar. Well, let me tell you, they are not. Even though they look almost the same and have pretty much the same design, there are many differences between them in terms of individual features. Recently, there … Read more
As a nature-lover and adventure junky, it goes without saying that I love to carry my bicycle on long trips, especially road trips and camps. These are my fix for adventure cravings. I had to search for a way or two to carry my bikes. Eventually, I found bike racks. They gave me a permanent … Read more
If you think having a bike rack is important for your adventures, then let me tell you, having a good bicycle rack is much more important. How would you feel if your bike ended up biting the dust while you were carrying it on a rack? I assure you that is the last thing you … Read more
For me, opting for a hitch bike rack was a no-brainer. I wouldn’t have to spend an hour trying to get the bike on top of the vehicle, risk hitting my bike against the garage’s door, or lose any real estate in my car. Settling on one was still tricky, nonetheless. After a good while … Read more
As a bicycle enthusiast, I always look out for the best possible things for my bikes. While searching high and low to transport my bicycles safely during a long drive into the wilderness, I have come across various roof-mounted and fork-mounted racks. It’s not like I have something against those types of carriers, but every … Read more
The first time I came across a fork-mounted rack, my jaws literally dropped. I couldn’t comprehend the fact why someone would use it instead of a roof-mounted carrier. It just didn’t make any sense. Why would someone go through the trouble of opening the front wheel and then mounting a bike? Now, I feel embarrassed … Read more