Ocala FL Bicycle Hitch Rack Installation Hanging Platform Style Service Launched

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R&B Hitch of Ocala has launched its hitch bicycle rack installation service in Ocala, Florida. The company mounts racks on the trailer hitch so bicycles can be transported easily.

R&B Hitch of Ocala has launched its hitch bicycle rack installation service in Ocala, Florida. The company mounts racks on the trailer hitch so bicycles can be transported.

More information is available at https://rbhitchofocala.com/bicycle-hitch-installations.

The newly launched service makes hauling one or more bikes possible. Hitch bike racks mount on the trailer hitch at the rear and allow easy access to bikes with moderate lifting. Hitch bike racks are much easier to access and do not require high lifting like roof racks.

Hitch bike racks are easy to install and use. However, they extend the length of the vehicle, so backing up or maneuvering may be a concern for some. They also limit rear access, although many models tilt down or swing away from the vehicle. It is important to choose a rack that is compatible with the size of the hitch receiver.

One popular hitch bike rack is the platform style. Bikes are anchored in place on trays, which resist bike sway and minimize risk of bike-to-bike contact during transport. They typically carry two bikes, but extensions can be used to carry up to four bikes. These hitch bike racks are more expensive than the hanging style. An advantage though is that they handle a wider variety of bike sizes and shapes. Some can also haul heavier electric bikes.

Hanging mast-style bike racks are another choice for a hitch bike rack. These racks have a mast with arms that support bikes by the frame. They are compact and tend to be cheaper than platform bike racks. Some can haul multiple bikes, even four to five at a time. However, they do not fit as many bike shapes and sizes, such as kids’ bikes as platform-style racks.

Another option is a trunk rack, which is mounted to the trunk of a sedan or hatchback and secures bikes by using a system of straps. They are the most economical option for hauling bikes and do not require a hitch or rack system. These racks can carry up to three bikes.

For pickup trucks, different mounts and other accessories can be used to carry bikes on a protective pad over the tailgate, upright in the truck bed or with bike forks secured onto a bar across the bed, in the bed or on the truck side rail.

R&B Hitch provides heavy duty bicycle hitch installation for all vehicles big or small. Staff is also available to help select the right model.

For more information about R&B Hitch of Ocala visit the website listed above or call 352-572-1090 for a free quote.