Quick question: Are the racks prone to theft? From the pictures, it appears so by just depressing the detent ball.
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I was concerned about this as well but I've had mine for almost a year and haven't had this problem yet. The side racks are easily removable and I remove and put them away when i do not use the rack as I ride my bike to and from work every day. If you purchase this item be sure to get a small hacksaw because you will need to cut down the long bolts so that you can tighten it onto your bike.
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By depressing the detent ball, a thief would only get half of the device which would be useless.
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Well to steal it someone would have to have the right tools with them it isn't something I worry about personally. I ended up adding a couple of spacers to get mine to fit properly on my Sportseagen. Jeff
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I don't think that it is theft-protected. It is very easy to remove from the trunk of the car, if desired, with out opening the trunk at all. I tried and succeeded. If you are worried about the area you live in---I'd take it home for the night, or just remove it and put it into the trunk. This bike rack is easy to install/remove.
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The lower bar on my Z-rack would slide down when I first hung clothes on it. Then I tightened the heck out of the nuts for the lower bar, even beyond where I thought it might crimp the vertical bar. It now holds a ton of pant hangers.
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When i first started using this rack I had to re-tighten the Allen screws that hold it to the bike a few times...I noticed if I got too much speed downhill or in the wind the rack could move causing an imbalance...once I got it adequately tighened down I havent had this problem.
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Sorry! I can't help with that...gave it as a gift and owner of rack is on vacation and i can't reach him to ask. Good luck!
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Rick, agree with the other comments. I use a small bungee on the front loops to hold it in place as well as make it a little more difficult for someone to steal it.
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I will check tomorrow. I have a tennis racket in my garage. I just use it for a gym bag.
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That puzzeled me as well. The picture here shows it facing the other way. When I received it I put it on the way it had to go, used it and then began to wonder why it was "backward". Took it apart but realized there is only one way it goes. My issue is that the balance seems off, bag tips over too easily if it shifts while I play. J
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I think it would be difficult to steal. There is not enough slack in the cables once tightened correctly to remove it easily. I would think someone would need to cut the cables. I have had mine on for a year with no issues. I feel that it is very secure if installed properly. Due to the weight and bulk of the rack it would be difficult to store in the car.
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I would imagine the manufacturer only could help with the rim replacement as its base that bolts to the backboard is custom size. I purchased 2 of these in June. Both are as purchased. Well used and not abused. Its a pool toy and as such we do not allow hanging on rim or net and NO slam dunks! I see getting a good 5 plus years maybe more if treated for what it is. A pool toy. Net standard. Any sports store.
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I have a rear rack, and I use it to secure items to the rear rack. It's very very nice. Actually - I have a front rack as well, and I'm thinking about getting another one for the front.
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I second that. I use my three racks a few times a week. The racks are very sturdy & stores anyway very easily. One of the best Amazon purchases I've ever made.
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Yes, it is,when I bought it looks nice ball, but it's not resistance material to play ,I did bought one and is wrepped off, already. So god lucky
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The rack stil wobbles. I use the screw in hitch pin as well as the lottery pin and it moves. There is play between the hitch and the receiver so it slides in. No way around it. The screw doesn't alleviate the rocking. That being said I've had no issues with the rocking. Yet. Some day I suspect the metal could break from wear and fatigue.
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I haven't had any issues with it, but then, I don't handle it all that rough.The same company also makes the JobRocker, which has a guard rail around it and is meant to be rough and tumble... might be worth looking into...
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I don't believe there is a way to completely secure them. but someone would at least need the small tool that comes with them to remove them. Overall they are great racks.