Compact Bike Rack for 4x bikes that fixes bikes firmly in place.
Positives:
- Compact.
- Excellent rachet and webbing system for holding bikes firmly in place.
- Good security from integrated cable and lock.
Less Positive:
- Mainly constructed from a painted steel frame - scratches appeared after first use and will inevitably rust - plastic coating as on the v-cradles would have been more resilient (and added expense, of course).
- More than 2 bikes require auxillary straps to be connected to provide extra support in case of shocks - a bit of a faff to connect, but works fine.
- Some Sharp edges around the ratchet mechanism that will scratch bike frames as they are attached.
- Plastic sleeve on security cable does not extend to the loop where the padlock is fixed. This will scratch bike frames and car bodywork.
Every purchase is a compromise, but I think the MaxxRaxx positives outweigh the negatives. All things considered, I'd probably buy the same rack again.
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