Is there something that you can buy to hold the top of the bikes secure?
1181938
I just used a ratchet strap ( three of them ) to hold them down. This works pretty good, but you need to be careful because they will rub together. This unit does a very good job transporting bikes or anything else you need. I have mine on the back of my camper and used it several times last year.
1181939
This cargo carrier comes with a strap that is long enough to put over the top of bikes to keep them secure. I have not tried to haul bikes with mine yet, but I think the strap it comes with would be sufficient.
1181940
A regular ratchet strap secured from on side, up and over or around the bike frame, then down to the other side will secure multiple bikes. We use 3 or 4 straps. No issues hauling a water heater, cooler, and 2 bikes this past July from SC to PA on the back of a Suburban. On the return trip 2 bikes and cooler... no issues. Can get a better deal on one similar to this at Advance Auto or Auto Zone.
1181941
We used the strap that came with the bikes and also used a few bungee cords strapped over the tops of the bikes. We've only used the bike carrier a few times but have never had a problem with the bikes coming loose.
1315087
Yes, just alter the directions of the bike. And yes it will hold one bike without tipping over.
2017451
I checked with the manufacturer and this is what they wrote back: "There is no security locking feature that comes with the trailer. I think you could unhook the trailer and fasten the trailer frame to the bike frame with a bike surety chain. In this case the trailer would be sitting next to the bike, not behind it "
1510576
I put a nail into a stud through the hole at the top of the frame. In that environment one bike on top, none on the bottom would be fine. Without that support I have more concerns about safety i.e; taking a bike of the top of a stand that is supported via balance only.
1064977
I suppose you could hold onto the top rail, although I don't know why you would want to. Yes, it is very secure even though lightweight, very well built.
1702704
You can try but I wouldn't. I bought an adapter for one of my bicycles that didn't have a straight top frame tube. It's much more secure that way.
1808643
I have used a rubber band and wrapped with aluminum foil. The tops definitely arent secure enough!
163059
It might hold as a temporary mount on the bike for smooth riding footage. If you're riding rough terrain, I might recommend the handlebar mount.
1625193
Hello, you may clamp it anywhere it will hold. But mainly to the Bike Frame.Thank you
1273162
Not this model, you'd have to get a separate lock to able to secure bikes or the rack itself. The RS model does have locks however, it might be worth checking that one out.
684820
There's a handle at e innrt top which u can hold. But its not ideal for carrying long term. Maybe just to pull it up to unhook from bike n bring to office etc.
536810
I have a cable that I place around both bikes and the bike rack and attach it to the car with a lock. When the bikes are off the rack, the cable secures the rack. It could still be stolen, but somebody would have to work at it. Most crooks just want a snatch and grab.
721712
There are better and cheaper ways to store a bike by hanging it on a wall. I think you risk damaging the frame or finish repeatedly clamping the bike into this tool.
1923536
you can get slip proof rubber that fits around the seat pole. The same stuff you use for lights, bells, horns you put on bikes.
2097073
It's actually a useful little gadget to stabalize the bike by holding the handlebar. Unfortunately, the main clamp has a plastic piece that is not strong enough to hold the bike firmly. Until they fix that, I would look elsewhere
1824030
It is not really lockable. If you run a cable lock through the bike frames and the spare tire, the bikes would be secure--only if the spare is already secure.
581539
I use the Topeak Explorer Bike Rack but it appears that all of them are acceptable; you need to have the "track" underneath the bag so you can slide it on securely and the attachment crossbar to hold it in place. From the pictures, it appears that all the MTX frames offered on Amazon have these two features.