I had recommended to Pam via email the Saris Freedom 2 rack, the EX version, which tilts, if she can find one. Otherwise, she could buy the tilting add on and put it together herself, if that’s important. I can open the trunk of my Civic without tilting the rack.
Th Rocktmounts Highnoon FC that Paul recommended looks nice, too. Pam—I don’t think this was available when I was in the market, but it looks good. I did not research but I’d expect that there are only 1 1/2” hitch mounts available for a Prius. The with the saris freedom you can U lock (not just cable lock) your bike to the rack for quick stop. I realize nothing is theft proof but for me, this added security is important. It may not be for others. On Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 9:44:35 AM UTC-5 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/7cc1a1a9-dbb8-4dc2-964f-3daacb3411c0n%40googlegroups.com.
