possible soultion for bike racks

[tsi64]

I have a Bird Rack, paid full price so it was expensive. It works well and you can easily remove the uprights and look normal if you don't mind getting down on the ground to remove the pins.

The upright fittings are different for bikes and the wheelchair/electric cart fittings I have. The cart I put on it is around 52lb with battery and I plan to ask Sam Bird for the platform fitting as well as I would worry about it less if it were sitting on a platform as well, although it probably doesn't need it.

With the cart it needs straps to the trunk although apparently with bikes it doesn't.

The first time we used it we we were unaware and the buckles on the straps scratched the spoiler.

I also strap crutches to the rack.

[Perfectlap]

I gave up and just went with a Willwood rack (used). I have to say its easier to use than the Bird rack which I also had. The Willwood installs in 60 seconds without rushing. But the Bird rack company owner personally installed it and had much better communication. Now that's customer service. The thing about the Willwood system is that it can be used as tire tail for you autocrossers. I wouldn't go very far with that though and its complicated because you have to rig up brake lights like any other trailer. Both systems are good for Snowboards (don't know about skis). The Bird seems like the safer option for golf clubs. The only issue is that getting a new Willwood rack is tough since the owner seems to have shut down.

Tip for either sytem. If you go down to Home Depot or Lowe's you can buy long strips of 3M velcro tape. They're about an inch wide and if yu stick the furry side to the back of the hook side you have inexpensive straps. Just measure out how much you'll need to secure the wheel to the carrier, or frame to the carrier and cut. You just have to be precise when sticking the two sides together.

here's another brand sold at Sears. 12' of tape should be enough for one bike maybe even two.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_1990000000092226P?prdNo=21&blockNo=46&blockType=G46