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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
I love this
I got this because my 13-years-old son bikes a lot and sometimes I have to pick him and his bike up from wherever or whenever he gets stuck.(bad weather, after dark from his friend's house,etc) I used to simply loaded his bike in cargo area...
Published on August 9, 2007 by NH
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
It doesn't fit all cars.
The product description said that the rack would fit most cars. Unfortunely, it didn't fit my Honda Accord. I suggest checking the manufactur's specs before purchasing.
Published on July 25, 2008 by D. Scott
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
I love this, August 9, 2007
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I got this because my 13-years-old son bikes a lot and sometimes I have to pick him and his bike up from wherever or whenever he gets stuck.(bad weather, after dark from his friend's house,etc) I used to simply loaded his bike in cargo area of my minivan. But after switching to Corolla, I needed a different way to transport the bike. So I did some research and came across with this rack. After reading positive reviews I've decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did.
Very first time I used it I had to ask my mechanically competent daughter to help me out since I'm a total klutz. But after that I just attach/detach it to and from my car without any problem.( Bottom latches are bit trickier for me but it's not that a big deal-- remember, I'm a total klutz--probably other people won't find it difficult) One person can load a bike on the wrack(I can do it if I have to.) but since the bike needs to be lifted up off the ground( and since I'm short, 5'1"), I ask my son to lift it up and I maneuver it into place.
The straps that latches are attached are very long and they fliped and flapped all over the place when I drove. So I folded and tied the extra into a knot and it worked. Adjusting length of straps when attaching the wrack to my car is easy once you get used to it.I've used it 10+ times so far and has not left marks on my car. It works for my husband's Saturn, too. You might want to keep a flashlight in your car in case you have to set this up in dark. I once threw this in my car instead of attaching to it before I left to pick up my son after dark. although tail light would have been suffice to help me see what I was doing but having flashlight really made the job easier.
My husband who teaches technology education at local middle school likes this product, too. He says it's very well designed. He likes simple but effective stuff rather than fancy and complicated gadgets.
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I hope my review helped you decide whether or not to get this product. In any case, happy biking!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Best trunk mount bike rack you'll find, August 4, 2009
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
They all should be made like this. I've had two of these bike racks (ended up giving the first one to a friend, then later bought another one). They ARE virtually indestructible compared to other bike racks. This one has NO plastic parts other than the nice black sleeves to protect your bike and car from getting scratched. It's based on an extremely simple and therefore extremely strong design. I've had my latest one for over 10 years, and not a single thing has gone wrong, nor worn out, nor cracked, nor twisted, or anything.
I've been a serious biker for over 12 years and this rack has been through everything: mud, rain, snow, crazy driving w/ fast turns, and I've never had a problem.
No, it won't fit perfectly on literally every car out there, but I haven't found one yet that it won't work on. I've used it on a honda civic (hatchback), an accord, a honda odyssey minivan, a camry, a dodge dynasty, and lots of others and it's worked great on them all.
I can't say enough great things about them. They can be hard to find nowadays, it seems, but are well worth the money, especially since they're one of the cheaper racks you can get, but work way better than the expensive trunk mounts you'll find.
I used to work at a bike shop, so I've had roof mounts and tried out LOTS of different trunk mount racks. This one is by far the best you'll find as far as trunk mount racks go.
I can't say enough good things about this rack.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
It doesn't fit all cars., July 25, 2008
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
The product description said that the rack would fit most cars. Unfortunely, it didn't fit my Honda Accord. I suggest checking the manufactur's specs before purchasing.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
No way 3 bikes, June 27, 2008
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
I recently ordered this rack to load up 3 bikes so our family could ride some local trails. It arrived in the time frame given and it was in good shape. It set up well and seemed sturdy. However, there is no way on Earth that this rack would hold all 3 of our bikes. I'm not sure how they can advertise this item as being able to carry three bikes. It fit 2 just fine but anyone thinking about buying this for 3 I would recommend looking elsewhere. I am currently attempting to contact the vendor concerning it's return policy and will update this review with that information.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
It's a rack and it's for bikes..., March 13, 2010
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
From the beginning, I was impressed. From the quality of the actual item, to after I installed it (which was amazingly easy), to using it for the first, second, third, etc. time. My wife and I had grown tired of biking in the same side of town for a while and decided it was time to take it to the conveniently near foothills. So, logically, we needed a bike rack for our car. Here's how it stacks up:
PROS:
Easy to install
Tough build
Holds bikes securely with up to three straps
Padded to prevent scratches (to car or bike)
CONS:
None
BOTTOM LINE: I would recommend this product to anyone with a car (like a sedan or coupe style) who wants to be able to throw a couple bikes on the back and go for a ride somewhere distant. If you have a trailer hitch, you should stick with those styles as they are easier to setup and take down a lot easier.
I just leave mine on my car with the straps and slack secured inside the trunk so you'd have to cut the straps to steal it.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
super rack, January 14, 2007
Great rack - easy to adjust to any vehicle. Not fancy but does the job. A winner.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Hollywood, 3 bike rack, January 27, 2010
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
this fit very securely on an 05 Toyota Camry. I actually got it to use as a rack for my mothers wheel chair which weighs 50 lbs.. who would think that no one has cornered that market to make/sell this as, a wheel chair rack. It works perfectly.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
good deal, July 2, 2008
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
Easy to use and affordable. Has only four straps to keep it hooked to the car, but that appears to be good enough and stays on well. (Apparently, the EU version has six straps and therefore may cause confusion if one just looks at the picture in the included manual.) In addition, it has one extra long strap to tie up all bikes from the top and two separate straps to tie tires together to prevent flapping. Good design and we are highly pleased.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
my first bick rack, September 17, 2009
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
Very nice bicycle rack. Attaches easily to the rear door of my 98 dodge caravan. Carrying three full size bikes would be stretching the limits of this product. Especially a far distance. I carry it with me all the time just in case.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
easy and it works!, August 11, 2008
This review is from: Hollywood Racks F1B The Original 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack (Sports)
This rack is easy to install and easy to use. i put two Giant Cruiser adult bikes and one kids bike and it all fit and held up perfectly. I just ordered another one for my daughter that is in college so she can carry her bike home when she comes for summer vacation.
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