Does the rack just sit on the hub bolts? How does that stay secure?
486843
Be sure you have the correct MTX frame. It's not really clear in the description but this piece does not fit all MTX frames (?!?!?!). I have had to go back and order the correct frame to make this pannier work. Very frustrating
486844
The rack doesn't reach the hub bolts. It stays rigid because it is so firmly attached to the horizontal deck.
486845
The pannier does not attach to the hub bolts, or to the bike frame in any direct way. The pannier frame (gray item) simply attaches to the beam rack (black item) as shown in the picture. It in no way comes in direct contact with the bike.
486846
First this is not the full item, it's only the frame that hooks on to the rack to hold the saddle bags. If you actually purchase the rack it hooks to the seat post. It works ok but does touch your leg a little no matter how you position it.
1125564
Mine didn't but it is very easy to install, just pop off the two caps on the back bumper and screw the bolts on the rack in. Them clamp down the bolt locks to ensure they do not loosen during travel. Lock with key to ensure no one steals the rack... That's pretty much it... Awesome product by the way.
2268270
It has attached straps so you can secure it to the rack. It is very secure!
982280
The pin screws into the hitch to hold it steady and there is a safety pin that keeps it from getting loose. Would be hard to add a locking pin. I just run my locking cable through the hitch's safety chain loop so the rack can't be removed easily.
518535
No it does not. some straps are longer, suggest you use the excess to keep the wheels from spinning when you drive. Buying bungee cords would make it super secure. The rack is manufactured to really hold the bike down. you must make sure you follow manufacture use and installation guides. Good luck.
176225
This rack is pretty secure as long as you tighten it properly. I've loaded the bag with bottled water and lunch and have had no issues with it loosening up during the ride. I've also attached my beast of a U-lock (Kryptonite's Fugetaboutit) to the rack, and it has remained in place. I love this rack and highly recommend it.
632949
No. It has j bolts to hook under rails. I drilled it to insure secured. Nice rack
779080
It is secured by a large bolt on the back. And it's secured pretty well as i pull it down pretty hard and its never budged but I guess over time it could.
691029
i think luther has made the critical point. the rack must attach to the forks for stability. the brake pivot bolts support virtually all of rack load, but that small metal strip is what prevents load torque (not good).
45632
I bought my bike rack from Ferman--works great. It has two wheel slots for each bike (holds two bikes) and an upper stabilizing bar for each bike. There are sliding clips to hold the wheels in place and sliding clips on the stabilizing bar. Both the rack and the bikes have locks. The rack slides right into two circular holes on the bumper. Very easy once you do it a few times.
996834
It doesn't wobble in the hitch, but there is some discernible play at the hing. Not anything that would prevent me from recommending this rack, but worth noting.
88344
I do have a little wobble of my yakima rack, maybe 1/2 to 3/4 inch (?) at the most. I do not find it an issue for me. I have had 2 bikes on the rack for a trip of 8 hours straight one way and did not have any issue with the rack feeling like it was bouncing back and forth. The pin has stayed in place and I have not felt as though I have needed to re-tighten the bolt. The moveable wheel base on the rack, I do retighten from time to time. I got a yakima hitchlock to use on the bolt (although you do have to play with it a little to get it to lock). I feel better about leaving the rack on the car unattended and not getting stolen, but I also feel like it is one added safety feature to keep the bolt from coming off. And an FYI, I have had problem with getting the arm to 'lock' good when it is on my bike and have had it release as soon as I am taking off in the driveway. I have been able to avoid that issue with using a bike lock around my mid bike to the rack that holds the arms that slide up and down. With using that, I have had no other issue and have never had a bike come loose while on the road. If you have more play than what I described, I can only suggest going to a local bike shop to see if they can help you troubleshoot the issue. I hope this helps.
1626404
I agree with "vefer's" answer. Just get a cable & lock and you'll be all set. Otherwise, this is the nicest spare tire bike rack I've found for the $$! Only issue I've had with it is that the bolts do rust out. I put a coating of Teflon Lube Gel on them a few times a year to help protect them, or you might want to re-coat them with some Rustoleum paint. But it is a very good rack.
1824730
Hi! You have to thread it through the rack and there are side attachments in velcro. It's pretty easy to attach and very stable. I hope this helps!
1952106
not to lock the bikes to the rack but it does have a locking pin to keep it locked onto your car
23695
The sections aren't heavy. The first assembly was a bit confusing, after that an easy process. I use a locking bolt and installing that on the hitch takes longer than installing the rack. One note, I've only transported 2 bikes not 4.
9236
In my experience, the rack wobbles very little. A well-designed knob tightens the shaft of the rack against the inside of the receiver. Then, a safety pin inserts into a hole through the receiver and into one side of the rack shaft. The locking mechanism is pretty clever. After the rack is installed and the knob tightened to your satisfaction, a key is used to disengage the tightening knob such that it rotates freely. That way, while the system is quite easy to install and to remove, it is not easy to steal because the knob simply rotates freely until the key is used to re-engage it with the tightening mechanism. Very simple design, very effective. My only concern with the design had been that the shaft doesn't sit very deep into the receiver at all. I was really worried that it almost seemed as it if couldn't possibly hold. Nonetheless, in use, it has worked very well and it never loosens or slips, even after long trips. I'm thoroughly satisfied. It's are superior to the previous system that I had been using.