What keeps the bikes from banging into each other? Thanks John
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I think that they are always touching each other especially with the pedals going through the wheel spokes of the bike next to it. Generally I use a bungee cord to stop the banging. If you're looking to keep the bikes away from each other completely I would get a different rack possibly one that each bike wheel sits in it's own track.
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It's pretty much friction. Once you clamp the bikes down on the top tube tightly they don't move or sway. I have two of these. One tilts to allow access to the trunk. Even then bikes stay put and don't move. Bungee cords are needed for the front, they will move. I also bungee the wheels so they don't spin.
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Bikes sit on the rack with the wheels fitting into the racks on each end, you secure the bikes by strapping the wheels and frame to the racks and metal bar in the middle. I used bungee cords to secure as the velcro straps were not secure enough.
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Bike is Suspended by Nylon Rope to the ceiling. I believe if anyone really wanted Your Bike bad enough, this Hanging /Storage System would NOT prevent them from doing that? You could However remove a wheel and keep it inside or pad Lock Wheel before raising it up!Cheers! Curt>~iii~<( sure freed up a lot of room in My Garage!
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hi...I believe it is for securing the bikes together once they are placed on the rack...we haven't used ours yet but think that is what it is for!
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I did not have any issues with lopsidedness and I feel the basket is very well made. You may need to move your bikes front reflector to avoid interference with the reflector and basket.
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Is not a problem because between one bike go to the front the other go to the back. You always use the same mount.
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I hang my bikes by the front wheel with the back wheel resting against the wall. The force on the back wheel tends to keep the bike steady, but it would swing if you pushed it hard enough to one side.
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It's a bit of a problem; you can buy a bar that goes between the angle to make it almost straight. However, we have found that the bike can be placed at an angle. Just make sure there is no rubbing against the next closest bike.
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No, but there's enough room for two adult bikes without beating them together. Had it a couple seasons without problem.
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I sometimes go for a run in the park after riding my bike. I use a cable lock fed thru my tire rim to secure the bike and rack to it. Doing the same to just the rack should work for your purposes. I hope this info helps, good luck! :)
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Try a piece of rubber such as an old inner tube from a bike tire to wrap and protect the finish before loosening it with a pair of channel locks. Don't squeeze the channel locks any tighter than necessary to get it to move. Counter clock wise of course!
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The bike is rather heavy. As a result, it would not be easy to move We put it together close to where it would remain. Hope this helps.
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We have two and kept them separate. Then, you can park the bikes where ever you want. You don't have to connect them.
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I have had 4 bikes on there.it is imperative that you alternate the directions the bikes face.
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If you're speaking in regards to only hauling two bikes directly opposed to one another on one section of the 4 bike carrier, they both directly mount with the forks and rear frame portion pressed against the padding of the tubular uprights. What my wife and I do to oovercome handlebar interference is mount one bike facing in one direction and turn the other in the opposite direction. Her handlebars then are positioned just above my seat. If you used it in the 4 bike configuration and only carried one bike on each upright section, handlebar interference wouldn't be an issue. Check out some YouTube videos on loading and unloading it. That may shed more light on your question. If you're speaking in regards to only hauling two bikes directly opposed to one another on one section of the 4 bike carrier, they both directly mount with the forks and rear frame portion pressed against the padding of the tubular uprights. What my wife and I do to oovercome handlebar interference is mount one bike facing in one direction and turn the other in the opposite direction. Her handlebars then are positioned just above my seat. If you used it in the 4 bike configuration and only carried one bike on each upright section, handlebar interference wouldn't be an issue. Check out some... » Read More If you're speaking in regards to only hauling two bikes directly opposed to one another on one section of the 4 bike carrier, they both directly mount with the forks and rear frame portion pressed against the padding of the tubular uprights. What my wife and I do to oovercome handlebar interference is mount one bike facing in one direction and turn the other in the opposite direction. Her handlebars then are positioned just above my seat. If you used it in the 4 bike configuration and only carried one bike on each upright section, handlebar interference wouldn't be an issue. Check out some YouTube videos on loading and unloading it. That may shed more light on your question. « Show Less
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They shouldn't snap into each other, but should slide down into each other, locking in place. Otherwise, I don't know
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If you load the bikes onto the rack as directed, the 1st bike closest to the vehicle, facing left and then load the second bike facing the opposite direction there should be no bike to bike contact. This is the way we load our bikes onto the Hollywood Rack and we have yet to have a problem.