You checking out my rack!?

"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech) 04/26/2019 at 14:12 • Filed to: None

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Just picked up this new rack the other day. Holds 6 bikes vertically. Made by Loloracks. It’s a very nice rack and I was super excited to use it last night after work! Can fit 6 people in the R, and now 6 bikes, so it works out great!

fintail > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:18

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If this was on a Subaru, Toyota, or Jeep, it would be peak PNW.

Well, save for that the bikes are actually dirty.

atfsgeoff > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:19

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The bikes do hang out pretty far away from the car though, gotta be careful in parking lots.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:19

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Mmm, dat Pivot doe 

MGS315 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:22

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Wow, that looks pretty damn sweet. Thankfully I’ve a car that only just about fits 4 and a rack that fits 3 (and the wife can’t ride a bike)!

I have to admit I’ve actually taken away two bikes  for myself on trips before..

Ash78, voting early and often > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:28

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I’d be a little scared of destroying 6 bikes when someone stops a little long behind you. But that’s pretty clever packaging.

So the R is about 27 feet long now? :P

benjrblant > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 14:50

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Nice! I’ve seen the north shore racks before but haven’t seen one that holds them in the reverse orientation . How do you like it?

I’ve got a fork mount setup in the Land Cruiser. Good for keeping salt and road spray off them.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:08

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That looks a lot like a north shore rack. Pretty awesome being able to haul 6 bikes on a car.

Future Heap Owner > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:13

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Wow, that is some  serious bike capacity.

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:16

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Yesterday a truck carrying dozens of bikes for a marathon in Cancun was mugged, something like forty high-end bikes were stolen 

vicali > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:20

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Sweet, I’m pulling the trigger on a hitch rack in the next little bit. Right now the NorthShore 4 is the top of my list;

other two options are the Thule T2 classic and the Yakima Holdup..

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Ash78, voting early and often 04/26/2019 at 15:37

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Yeah, I’m extra cautious about people coming up behind me.

73 actually!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > benjrblant 04/26/2019 at 15:40

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Love it! Choice was between this, North Shore, and Recon. Recon was way more expensive, and these are made local to me. Easy decision. Loving it so far. Has a loop to lock lock the bikes with a cable. The bikes are super stable. And nothing gets damaged.

I like the option of putting bikes in the car like you have, but that also means mud in the car. Which I avoid when I can.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > vicali 04/26/2019 at 15:41

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I saw a couple negative reviews about the North Shore damaging some bikes which is one of two reasons I didn't go that route. Loloracks makes a 4 bike also. The hold up is a great option too. Especially the way it locks the bikes in place, no need for cables.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > MGS315 04/26/2019 at 15:42

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I’m probably taking both of my bikes on Sunday, so I know what you're talking about! 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 04/26/2019 at 15:43

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Damn! That's scary!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > atfsgeoff 04/26/2019 at 15:44

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Absolutely. I’ll always make a point of parking in a way to minimize the risk of someone running into them. But that's a risk with any hitch rack.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 04/26/2019 at 15:44

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It’s so good! Best bike I've ever ridden by a long shot.

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:51

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Probably on the same highway I just traveled on last week

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/26/2019 at 15:51

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Yeah, they’re very similar. There were some things I liked better about this one. Admittedly, one of thos e being these are made locally so I picked mine up from the company owner's house. Cool guy.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 04/26/2019 at 15:51

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Don’t get mugged yourself!

benjrblant > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:52

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A, didn't consider that. We don't get much mud in CO/UT so it's a non-issue here. (=

vicali > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 15:52

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I’ve seen those as well, and heard from a few rider friends that they are harder to load, and can drop bikes if they are not secured. Looking around though I’m seeing a lot of them (BC! Yay!) and they fold down really nice without bikes.

The Holdup and T2 with 4 bikes are way out the back, maybe if only two bikes were on it would be doable but add the kids bikes and you are looking at a long tail. The uprights are the same length whether they are 2/4/6 bikes. Plus the cost of $600+$400 for the +2 kit..

We’ll see.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > benjrblant 04/26/2019 at 16:02

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Mud is half the fun!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > vicali 04/26/2019 at 16:06

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I found this to be super easy to load and the bikes feel secure enough I’m not sure I would even need the bungees to keep them from falling. Also pivots down nicely so I can open the tailgate. The pin for the pivot is quite tight, but that’s my only complaint and I think it’s just a matter of the powder coating being a smidge thick. I'll hit it with a round file and some grease, should be perfect after that.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 16:14

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Flat pedals? Kids these days!

atfsgeoff > Spanfeller is a twat 04/26/2019 at 16:16

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Very smart and lucrative target. High end bicycles are not only really expensive, but they are intentionally as lightweight as possible. They can be worth upwards of $300 per pound.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/26/2019 at 16:23

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Oh I’m sorry, but it’s not my fault you egg- beaters can’t keep your feet in place on chunder or airs! 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 16:39

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Egg beaters are for pussies. I use shimano cranked up to 10.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/26/2019 at 17:20

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What model is it? I can’t tell from the picture, love the color though. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/26/2019 at 18:10

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Joke's on you buddy, I don't even use pedals, I move my bike via telekinesis.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back 04/26/2019 at 18:16

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Mach 6. Just got it not even two months ago. It rips!