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Originally Posted by efx
Here are the pictures of my rack as promised. I usually use it for the mountain bike but since I'm way out of shape I thought I start locally again on regular roads. I started putting this one together last summer but didn't ride it. It was one of my older brothers bike. Interestingly enough, you don't get the same drag you get with the mountain bike. I don't feel anything with this bike on it which is really nice. Stays put nicely too. So the more I use the rack the better I get at installing it and taking it off the car.
Oh yeah, I bought this one a while back and this is for 3 bikes. I think I've only had two on it, but three would be pushing it on the weight I think. It's usually just mine so it works well for me. And this was taken when I got there so my straps stay where I put them. I don't let them fly all over the place. The first ride is brutal when you haven't gone out for way too long. Other than me losing my breath a few times, the bike worked great without any problems after cleaning and lubing a few things on it.
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Nice! That's about as good as it gets on a small coupe like ours. The key like you said is tight straps, then make sure there's no movement when you wiggle it, and strap the front wheel. I used a similar rack on my '82 Supra for years with no problems.
Efx, when I lived in L.A., I did group rides with the L.A. Wheelmen, a great club. Marriage and moving east changed all that, so now I ride when I can, and I'm always trying to get BACK in shape
