Boone Hang2 Wall Mounted Bike Rack Storage Review - Video

Today we are going to cover part number BH90H3FS from Boone Outdoor Hardware. What this is, is a wall mount that actually holds up your bicycle rack or other hitch accessories, such as a cargo carrier or ball mounts. On this part number, we actually have a special pin design for Yakima and Thule and Ceres bicycle racks, because their anti-rattle hitch bolt designs require a little-bit-different pin. We will go ahead and show you how it works and how it gets installed. more

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Posted: 4/7/2009 3:42:28 PM

Yakima TubeTop Bike Adapter Bar Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number Y02531 from Yakima. This is their TubeTop bicycle adapter for alternative frames or womens bike frames that allows you to carry on a traditional bicycle rack. We will go ahead and install this on an alternative-frame bicycle to give you a better idea of how it works. First step is to push down on this button here. Open it up and then do the same thing on the other side. And one part will go around your handlebars, and the other half will go around your seat post. And then lock the arms back down. You will notice that the tube on this one is rather on the large side. That is because it matches both bicycle frames on the average, so that way you get a better grip on the adapter itself when you strap it onto the bicycle rack. more

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Posted: 5/26/2009 12:26:52 PM

Swagman Hang-It Bike Rack Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number S80960 from Swagman. This is their Hang-It bicycle rack. What this does is, it is basically a rack that allows you to store two bicycles in the same spot on the floor, because it holds two bikes, one above the other. It expands to a maximum height of 9 feet. The hooks can also be set at varying heights and angles. It is really easy to take down and put up, and we are going to show you how it works. more

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Posted: 3/4/2009 3:44:37 PM

Thule Short Roof Adapter Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number TH477 from Thule. This is their Short Roof Adapter. What this kit does is to work on vehicles with a very short roofline so that they can carry the weight as needed for bicycle racks and cargo carriers. This adapter actually transfers the weight to the part of the vehicle that can handle it better, and therefore you can have your roof rack installed on your vehicle. We will install it on a typical vehicle that requires this kit and show you how it looks and how it gets installed. more

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Posted: 2/23/2009 3:39:58 PM

Thule Ride-On Adapter Review - Video

Today we are going to cover part number TH532 from Thule. This is Thules Ride-On Adapter, and what this device basically does is, it converts your existing roof rack from the factory to be able to use a variety of different Thule products on your roof rack. Basically, what this adapter does it, it actually stacks on top of your existing crossbar. This has to have the factory rack. It also has the bars going from left to right. It also comes with a special torque bit, here. This actually has a security bit that actually has a hollow point so not a regular torques bit can get in there and undo it, so you have a level of security built in right there. Now I will go ahead and just put this on a factory roof rack and give you a better idea of how it looks and how it works. more

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Posted: 2/16/2009 3:27:37 PM

Yakima Hitch Ski Mount Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number Y02418 from Yakima. This is their Hitch Ski Mount. What this does is, it adds ski and snowboard capacity to your hitch-mounted bicycle rack. It comes with adjustable lower arms that grab everything from thin snowboards to thick skis. It also comes with a little bit longer arms than normal for todays extra-wide skis, and it easily attaches to your existing Yakima hitch mount, except for the KingPin 2, and most other hitch racks. This product easily attaches to your existing Yakima hitch rack, including most other hitch racks, except for the two-bike DoubleDown. more

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Posted: 2/6/2009 6:42:09 PM

Swagman Park It 6 Bike Stand Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number S64019 from Swagman. This is the Swagman Park It 6. What we have here is a nice floor rack that you can use in your home or in your garage. It is great to hold up to six bikes and you can just wheel the bikes up to it and that is it. Let us go ahead and install a couple of bikes and give you an idea of how much space it takes up. Pop it in place and walk away. And there you have it for part number S64019 from Swagman, the Park It 6. more

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Posted: 10/21/2008 3:38:33 PM

Thule Parkway Zip Stick Anti-Sway Device Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number TH950 from Thule. This is Thules Parkway Zip Stick. This is an anti-sway device for Thule Parkway bicycle racks only. As you can see here we have a part that attaches to your Parkway bicycle rack. It comes with all necessary mounting hardware and it comes with the straps needed to tie down your bikes so they do not sway on your bicycle rack. It is constructed of ABS plastic and stainless steel tubing. more

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Posted: 10/3/2008 5:17:21 PM

Swagman Front Cargo Retro Basket with Deluxe Quick-Release Bracket Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number S80970-71 this is from Swagman. This is a front cargo, retro bike basket, and it comes complete with a deluxe, quick-release bracket. The bike basket will mount on virtually any bike and is a perfect complement to like a cruiser bike or any type of urban bike. more

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Posted: 10/3/2008 4:59:50 PM

Swagman DLX Bike Adapter Bar Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number S64005 from Swagman. This is their DLX Bicycle Adapter. What the DLX adapter will do for you is level out your bike on your bicycle rack. So if you have an alternative frame or a ladies bike, it keeps them from sitting at extreme angles on your bicycle rack. more

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Posted: 3/2/2009 5:22:01 PM

Boone Docking Station for 2 Inch Hitch Accessories Review - Video

OK, we are going to show you a Boone Docking Station from Boone Outdoor Hardware, it is their part number 92422. What this unit allows you to do is your hitch rack and gear storage center. Basically you can hang anything that you tow behind your vehicle, with it. It could be a ball mount, a cargo carrier, or bicycle rack or anything between. You can go ahead and store it on your rack right here, out of the way but yet easy to reach. What the unit comes standard with is two what is called dock blocks. Basically, these pins hold this bar into place and it actually holds your hitch gear where you want it. You can mount it here, here or here, and there are 3 slots on the bottom too. We will go ahead and show you how the assembly works to hold your gear. more

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Posted: 9/26/2008 5:25:00 PM

Thule Round Trip Bike Travel Case Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number TH699, the Round Trip Bike Travel Case from Thule. What we have here is a nice, heavy-duty travel case for your bike when you want to travel long distances and do not want to have it sitting on top of the car or you have to ship it somewhere. This bike travel case comes fully equipped with all the pieces and parts needed to properly ship your bike, with the padding, tie-downs, even tool bag for your parts and even smaller parts. more

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Posted: 9/23/2008 6:36:59 PM

Hang2 Hitch Accessory Storage Rack Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number 912H2, the Hang2 by Boone Outdoor Hardware. What we have here is a wall mounted trailer hitch accessories storage rack. Basically this is a nice little deal that you can bolt to the inside of your garage wall, or any wall, for that matter. And you can use it to organize your bicycle rack, cargo carriers, the Boone tailgate tables, drawbars or other hitch gear. It maximizes a lot of storage in just a little bit of space. We will go ahead and add a couple of accessories onto it and show you how valuable this part is. more

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Posted: 9/19/2008 8:32:57 AM

Swagman Bike Cover Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number 82005 from Swagman. What we have here is a hitch rack bike cover. This bike cover will actually fit up to two bikes on any style hitch rack. Do this quickly and easily covering your bike with its large zippered opening. It also comes with cinch straps to take care of extra fabric that will be hanging around and does not get used up. We will go ahead and install it and show you how it works. To install it, first off what you want to do is you want to open up this flap here. The hitch arm itself will actually go through here and will be covered up when we are done. To make sure you have it going on right, you want to have the insignia facing the right way. We will go ahead and open up the flap and slide it over the hitch. And just drape it underneath the bicycle rack. And then go ahead and install your bikes as normal. more

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Posted: 8/30/2008 8:53:05 AM

Thule Frame Adapter Review - Video

What this does for you is it allows an alternative frame bike with a real steep cross tube to be carried on a normal bicycle rack. We will go ahead and show you how this installs, it is pretty easy one half wraps around the seat post and the other half will wrap around the stem up front by the handlebars. We will go ahead and pop it on to show you how it works. We will go ahead and install the bike with the adapter on a typical bicycle rack and see what we get. We got the adapter bar in place, we know how it looks, so now lets see what it looks like without the adapter. As you can see it is a rather large difference. As you can see this is a simple device but actually will help out with balancing your bikes out on your bicycle rack and it will save a lot of headache trying to figure out how to stack them on top of a rack. more

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Posted: 8/12/2008 9:58:59 AM

Boone Storage Dock Cross Pin Review - Video

This is a part that upgrades your Boone docking station to take Yakima and Thule racks, and virtually any other rack that uses a threaded fitting instead of a hitch pin. What this pin does is replace the original pin on the Boone docking station. Basically you just unclip these clips, pop off the one side and re-install with the new clips. This way you can install your threaded side out of your bicycle rack onto your pin. We will replace the bottom one and show you how it works. We need to remove one of the c-clips and hold one edge of it, take a screwdriver and flip it up a bit. Once you get it started, get to the middle and put your screwdriver underneath it and slide it up with your finger so it does not fly off. Now re-assemble your dock block insert your new pin and make sure it is in correct orientation with the threads on your bicycle rack. You have to make sure because the threads are on the outside edge or else it will not fit on. Once you have it right, you can put your c-clip back on. We will now install the bicycle rack with the threaded fitting. Just to give the point of view, we will just point out that the threads are on this side of the shank. To show you how it works, look down there and see it is open and the pin goes through. One other thing about this is that one half you can use for your bicycle rack while the other half is open for any two inch accessories. There you have it for part # BH83747, the Boone dock cross pin for Thule and Yakima bicycle racks. more

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Posted: 8/12/2008 10:02:11 AM

Boone Storage Dock Assembly - Video

This is a device that holds ball mounts, bicycle racks, and cargo carriers on your wall for easy storage. These are the parts we have here, it does need a little bit of assembly, so we will show you how it goes together. As you can see we already put the covers on the end of the tubes, they just pop on and you tap them into place no big deal. You do have to take note of what side these bars go on the main support bar, there are angles you have to match up to. It goes in like that and when you know what the general layout is then we can install the hardware. Now you get some common hand tools and tighten them down. In this case a 1/2 inch wrench and 1/2 inch socket. Once you have it assembled, you will notice that the angle is towards the wall. This will be the wall mount right here, it gets lag-bolted into place and this part just sits on the floor and bears the weight. You have to have this angle so it puts the weight straight down. You see we have this leaning against the wall here, it stands out away from the wall so it takes all the support weight. more

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Posted: 8/12/2008 5:08:15 AM

Boone Storage Dock Review - Video

This is a device that holds your accessories in place, whether it be a cargo carrier, a simple ball mount or one of your bicycle racks. Also as a note this is not a free standing device, this part does need to be bolted against the wall to keep it in place. Your accessories mount on pretty much like a regular hitch pin. Slide your accessory on, and put your hitch pin back in for security. As you can see we have one ball mount stored in place and ready to go. Now you will notice the pin on the other side, we can install another device like a ball mount, in this case we will use a bike rack. There you have it, you can store two devices at the same time. As you can see we installed a couple of two inch accessories, also available are different pins or docking stations that you can install for a different type of bicycle racks for a 1-1/4 hitch or racks that use a threaded insert, there are provisions for those too. That is for the Boone dock two inch storage stand, part # BH91411. more

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Posted: 8/12/2008 10:08:59 AM

Boone Dock Block 1-1/4 Inch Kit Review - Video

This part adds additional capacity to your Boone docking station and allows you to carry more than just 2 inch accessories. They install just the same as your original Boone dock blocks. First you install your c-clip on one side. You slide the pin through and fasten the other side with a c-clip. There you have it. This accessory will hold any 1-1/4 bike rack, ball mount, or cargo carrier. This is part number BH91200, the Boone Dock 1-1/4 inch dock block kit. more

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Posted: 8/12/2008 10:10:35 AM

Thule No Sway Cage Bike Stabilizer Review - Video

Today we are going to show you part number TH955 from Thule. And what this is, is the Thule no sway cage bike stabilizer. With this part number you get a quantity of 2. What this part number does is actually eliminates any sway on your bicycle while it is on the rack itself. It is pretty neat and easy to install on Thule bike racks and this part will install on most Thule bicycle racks. As we have here we will show you on part number TH915. It is very simple to install. Basically you have this little guide that goes in the middle of the cradle here and you simply just slide it underneath into that guide there. Also make sure you get it around the bar here and simply it just snaps into place. You can rotate it depending on the down tube of your bike to accommodate all kinds of different frames. We will go ahead and install a bike and show you how you can use it. You put it against your down tube and then you strap it in. Of course the same thing applies for the cradles that are holding the bike into place. Alright and there you have it for part number TH955 from Thule, the no sway cage bike stabilizer. more

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Posted: 8/13/2008 12:52:43 PM