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Review on 🚲 Optimized Bell Bicycle Trunk Rack by Gage Lawson

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I'm NOT impressed: Bike rack

**Edit* I retract my previous review in full. My son got back on his bike today after using this rack 2 weeks ago. The crank (next to the pedal) was bent so badly that he said it was very wobbly and he couldn't ride it. When we got to the campsite he noticed that it was slightly bent, but apparently even more so when we got home. We assume this happened when we were trying to mount three bikes on a tricycle rack. The only thing that makes sense is that this happened when I was trying to mount three bikes on a tricycle rack. Which really sucks in times of Covid because bikes are expensive right now. ** I was a bit hesitant to purchase this after reading some reviews. I'm glad I did. It was a little awkward putting my Elantra on, but with the second pair of hands we figured it out. Key Note: Tighten the straps and then retighten. Or maybe a third time. It took us a few tries but my 15 year old son and I were able to transport 3 mountain bikes. It was tight but we made it. I'd say it's a two person challenge, but I'm a beginner who clearly doesn't have a lot of arm strength. Anyway, once we secured the bikes, they didn't go anywhere. I drove 130 miles and hit 85 mph and they barely moved. The only time I saw a lot of movement was on train tracks and jumping in and out of construction sites. Another plus is that it's pretty compact when folded, so it fits nicely on a shelf in my garage.

Pros
  • Reflective red end caps for increased visibility
Cons
  • Some minor things