Bicycle carrier explained

A bicycle carrier, also commonly called a bicycle rack,[1] [2] [3] is a device attached to a vehicle to transport bicycles.

Automotive

Automobile-mounted bike carriers can be attached to the roof, rear trunk, or rear tow hitch, depending on the vehicle. Carriers have been developed especially for the rear of pickup trucks that attach either to the bed or its sides.

Manufacturers offer bicycle carriers for use on motorcycles.

Public transport

Buses

Most public transit buses in the United States and Canada are equipped with bicycle racks, though they are far less common on transit systems outside North America.[4] [5] Bus-mounted bike carriers are usually attached to the front of the bus, and most are capable of collapsing when not in use.[6] [7] Some buses have rear-mounted racks. Others, particularly on bus rapid transit systems, are equipped with interior bicycle racks.[8]

Trains

Many trains have interior bicycle racks. Some are horizontal, holding cycles in place on the floor, while others hold them vertically. Some trains have dedicated cars to hold bicycles in large volumes; in some cases, external flatcars.

Mounting

Bikes may be mounted in the carriers by clamping both wheels and providing some additional vertical support, by clamping the rear wheel and the front dropouts (necessitating the removal of the front wheel, which may be mounted separately on blades), or by clamping the top tube (usually in the case of rear hitch mounted carriers). There is a device available that connects from the stem to the seat post, to provide a top tube equivalent suitable for mounting in these carriers for step-through frame bicycles that do not have a top tube. Carriers that clamp on the front dropouts may also provide a built-in locking mechanism.

Special long carriers have been developed to support long-wheelbase recumbents and tandems.

Transit authorities and makers

Oceania

Australia

New Zealand

Notable manufacturers for public transit

See also

External links

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: TreeHugger: GM Tries Integrated Bike Racks on Euro Models. 2007-12-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20080104185044/http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/10/gm_tries_integratedbike_racks.php. 4 January 2008 . live.
  3. Web site: Yakima Rack Basics . 2007-12-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071221224815/http://www.yakima.com/RackBasics.aspx . 2007-12-21 . dead.
  4. Web site: Europe . 2024-03-04 . Bikes on Buses . en-GB.
  5. Web site: 2017-07-26 . The City of Madrid installs bike racks on buses, and it's easier (and cheaper) than you think! . 2024-03-04 . ECF . en.
  6. Web site: TCAT Bikes on Buses: Rack&Ride . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071216095738/http://tcatbus.com/content/view/bikes-on-buses.html . 2007-12-16 . 2007-12-27.
  7. Web site: Victoria Regional Transit System: Bike & Ride . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140715112600/http://busonline.ca/regions/vic/transitplus/bike_and_ride.cfm . 15 July 2014 . 2007-12-27.
  8. Web site: CATA Bike Racks . 2007-12-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071130023511/http://cata.org/bikes_racks.html . 2007-11-30 . dead.
  9. Web site: Bike & Ride . Transport Canberra . 16 November 2018.
  10. Web site: Bikes on buses - Metro . Environment Canterbury . 28 January 2015.
  11. Web site: Dunedin bus network changes effective from 1 July 2015 Otago Regional Council. www.orc.govt.nz. 2015-11-18.
  12. Web site: Bike racks, additional routes and services for Feilding Scoop News. www.scoop.co.nz. 2015-11-18.
  13. Web site: Bus Tender (Contract EW12/11) Tender Evaluation Report. Gisborne District Council.
  14. http://www.busit.co.nz/regional-services/bike-racks/ Regional services / Bike racks BusIt
  15. News: Bikes join ride on local buses . Hawke's Bay Today . 11 September 2012 . 15 August 2015.
  16. Web site: Buses - Invercargill City Council. Invercargill City Council. 2015-11-18. en-US.
  17. Web site: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Fiordland Walking Tracks. www.tracknet.net. 2015-11-18.
  18. Web site: Bikes on buses » Taranaki Regional Council . 2015-11-18 . www.trc.govt.nz.
  19. News: Bus service a winner . Nelson Mail . 8 March 2012 . 15 August 2015.
  20. Web site: Bus Timetable PALMERSTON NORTH URBAN. 31 July 2017. horizons.
  21. News: Tauranga to get bike racks for buses. 2017-08-25. NZ Herald. 2018-08-31. en-NZ. 1170-0777.
  22. Web site: Taupo Connector . 15 August 2015 . Waikato Regional Council.
  23. Web site: NZ Bus looking for new drivers in Tauranga. 3 June 2023. NZ Herald. 3 June 2023.
  24. Web site: MyWay by Metro | Metro Timaru. timaru.metroinfo.co.nz. 3 June 2023.
  25. Web site: Bikes & public transport. at.govt.nz. 2015-11-18.
  26. Web site: Bike racks on buses - Metlink. www.metlink.org.nz. en-NZ. 2018-09-24.
  27. News: Bus your Bike - CityLink Whangarei. CityLink Whangarei. 2018-09-24. en-US.
  28. Web site: 2017-07-26 . The City of Madrid installs bike racks on buses, and it's easier (and cheaper) than you think! . 2023-08-08 . ECF . en.
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