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How to Choose a Spare-Tire-Bike Rack

Review and comparison of the styles of spare tire bike racks available. Evaluates each style of spare tire bike racks' vehicle compatibility, bike compatibility, vehicle accessibility and user compatibility.

Dual-Arm Models 2 Cradles hold bike frame, providing even, stable support Best with standard frame bikes (For example, mountain bikes and road bikes) Also compatible with alternative frame bikes (For example, women's and children's bikes) Ensure bikes have adequate ground clearance For best fit with alternative frames use an adapter bar Capacity: up to 2 bikes Single-Arm Models Bike frame held by single, rotatable cradle Cradles rotate to keep wheels level to the ground Hand knob secures bike frame to rack by tightening top plate Simultaneously accommodates most styles (standard and alternative frames) and sizes of bikes Simple loading Capacity: up to 3 bikes |

Hand Winches

Find out everything that you need to know about the different types of hand winches.

Types Single Speed Most basic design - uses only one gear Planetary gear - for efficient, easy cranking Great for small boats and short pulling distances Capacities: 400 to 2,100 lbs Two Speed Two gears Low speed for more powerful cranking High speed for faster, easier cranking Planetary gear - for efficient, easy cranking Ideal for heavy pulling and lifting, big boats, long pulling distances Capacities: 1,600 to 3,700 lbs Worm Gear Uses a screw to turn the gear More powerful than planetary gear winches Load cannot reverse direction of pull Perfect for: Lifting and holding canoes or bicycles for storage Lifting equipment onto a truck bed Controlled movement of loads Capacities: 1,500 to 3,000 lbs Brake Winches Self-locking - supplies holding action, prevents runaway load Brake is automatically applied when cranking stops Planetary gear for efficient, easy cranking Superb for grain augers, boat lifts, pickup cranes or vertical lifting Capacities: 1,200 to 3,500 lbs Light-Duty Electric Winches Mounted in place of hand winch Employs freewheel clutch knob for fast and easy cable out Designed for boat trailers and horizontal pulling Capacities: 2,000 to 4,000 lbs |