Paul, thanks for digging deeper. It does indeed look like it would work for me. I'd probably spring for the double bike rack; at $580, it ain't cheap, but it seems comparable, or less expensive, that many options out there. As to the Yakima Raptor: I have had one for 25- or -so years, and it always just works. I give it no special treatment, no pampering, and it just works. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a clone in a hitch-mounted rack. I've always been impressed with my various old-school Yakima racks, going on 35 years old now. So I want to give them the business, but they don't seem to make what I want: a simple-to-use, platform hitch rack that doesn't impinge on my fenders. In fact, I'm surprised that there are so few options for fendered bikes across brands. I guess not everyone lives in Portland, Oregon, like me. Who knew?
John On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:00:45 PM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: > Page 4 of the PDF instructions show the preferred arm location. It's like > basically as long as you can get it up to about 7 o'clock, you should be > good: > https://rockymounts.com/content/51339_REV_5_sml.pdf > > I didn't see any reviews or video instructions. must be niche product :) > > I may spring for one of these next time I need another rack, which may be > never, but it'd really encourage me to put fenders back on some of my bikes. > > Paul > > On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:55:02 PM UTC-6 Paul Clifton wrote: > >> yeah, John, I had the same thought. I might do a search on youtube or >> something for a review that shows it actually working. >> >> Paul >> >> >> >> On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:46:20 AM UTC-6 John Bokman wrote: >> >>> Thanks for the recommendation Paul. I'm wondering if the front arm can >>> be rotated forward a bit? My fenders are longer in front than the ones >>> shone on the Ebike. >>> >>> John >>> On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 6:44:35 AM UTC-8 Paul Clifton wrote: >>> >>>> I've stayed out of this thread because the Yakima roof rack I use has >>>> already been mentioned (the one that clamps the downtube) and my >>>> Rockymounts rack isn't ideal for fenders, but I just went to Rockymounts >>>> site and they have a rack specifically for fenders: >>>> https://rockymounts.com/ >>>> >>>> I looks like they have a hitch mount version: >>>> https://rockymounts.com/products/highnoon-fc-solo-fits-both-1-25-2.html >>>> I guess it adds a backstop behind the front wheel, so the arm can grab >>>> the front of the front wheel and squeeze it against the backstop. Pretty >>>> smart design IMO. >>>> >>>> And it looks like maybe there's a roof rack version launching in a >>>> couple days. Here's a screenshot I grabbed: >>>> [image: Screenshot 2023-02-25 084056.png] >>>> >>>> FWIW, I'm really happy with the quality and stability of my Rockymounts >>>> rack. It's this roof rack that works with really fat tires: >>>> https://rockymounts.com/products/tomahawk.html. I think the price has >>>> gone up, but when I was shopping I thought it seemed like the best >>>> price/quality option, and it has definitely been great. >>>> >>>> I understand why people don't want to clamp the downtubes of their >>>> bikes, but as far as functionally holding a bike with fenders, the old >>>> Yakima Raptors work really really well if you can find one. Buying used is >>>> a reasonable proposition. These things dont wear out: >>>> https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1915462/ >>>> >>>> So, just throwing that rockymounts option into the mix :) >>>> >>>> Paul in AR >>>> >>>> On Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 11:24:08 PM UTC-6 Pam Bikes wrote: >>>> >>>>> Looking for recommendations for a bike rack for a Prius for my >>>>> fendered Betty. Lots of tray mount racks seem to not be made for >>>>> fenders. >>>>> And the hanging style would need a bar since my Betty is a step through. >>>>> This isn't for my car. I don't like to drive. Thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/23656f8d-c535-4b2b-b0ed-275382306602n%40googlegroups.com.
