Date:         Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:40:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: bike rack
Comments: To: Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I used to work for a distributor that sold Graber (now
Saris) products and you might check for dealers
carrying these:

http://www.saris.com/p-217-guardian-3-bike.aspx

It appears that you might be able to rest the lower
legs on the bumper to help distribute the weight, but
I would test-fit before buying.

I use one of their Bones 3-bike carriers (carrying
only two bikes) and have not had problems with
denting.  I have it adjusted so that the lower feet
rest in the crease on the hatch.

If I were going for maximum ease and convenience I
would likely get a receiver hitch and spring for a
swingaway carrier that leaves the hatch unladen.  Not
the cheapest setup, though.

Stephen



--- Edward Duntz <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I have a Bell bike rack that holds three bikes. It
> is adaptable for van
> hatches, trunks, etc. The problem is that when I've
> used it on the
> Westfalia, it has left an indent on the hatch from
> the weight of the bikes.
> I need one that will rest the weight on the bumper.
>
> I do not have a hitch, so for now I need a rack that
> will clip to the top of
> the hatch and rest on the bumper. Can anyone suggest
> one which I can go to a
> store and buy tomorrow?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
>
>
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