Will Hanging Bike Racks Damage Bike Frame or Paint
Published 10/18/2018
Question:
Have you noticed this hitch rubbing the frame paint off long term?
asked by: Dustin
Expert Reply:
The padding on the frame cradles of the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack # Y02458 that you referenced are specially designed to minimize any frame or paint damage but anytime there's contact on a painted surface it's possible that scratching could occur. Especially if the bike and rack isn't kept clean. The best solution is a bike rack that only touches the bikes at the wheels and not the frame at all like the Saris SuperClamp EX Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Tilting # SA4026F.
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Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Yakima
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