thelawgoddess Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 buy or borrow ... looking for a thule-type bike rack for a 2" trailer hitch, but will consider almost anything. (i'm driving a 1988 four-door saab 900 sedan.) needed ASAP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pencil_Pusher Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 How about one of those bike racks that fits over the trunk of a car? It sort of rests on the lid and the bumper, with straps and u-shaped brackets sliding underneath the trunk lid to keep the thing on. If someone will let me in on the secret of how to post pictures here, I'll post one to help visualize the confusing description above. What I'm describing is about 50 bucks new and holds two or three bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 i haveone of what pencil pusher is describing and you can borrow mine... PM me or call me... ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 what you want is called 'hitch mounted bike rack'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 Pencil_Pusher said: How about one of those bike racks that fits over the trunk of a car? yeah; i've been considering that as the cheaper option. the cheapest hitch option is $135 new. ouch!!! (and btw, my hitch isn't 2"; it's the smaller one.) the only shitty thing about the trunk thingy is that you have to take the bike off the trunk every time you want to get in. oh, and you can't lock them. but i might have to go that way; else just stick the bike inside my car. thanks, fence; i might take you up on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbw1966 Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I use the trunk mount bike rack and I have no problems locking my bikes at all. I wouldn't use it if I couldn't. Just run the krypto though the frames/wheels and rack. Anyone stealing the bikes would have to take the rack too. Although not outside the realm of possibilities, its yet to happen. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 rbw1966 said: Anyone stealing the bikes would have to take the rack too. that's what i meant. but it's not like anybody would really want to steal my bike anyway! it's more the issue of having to take the bike off all the time, but i guess it's a small price to pay (or save, i should say) off having to buy a new rack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 erik said: RULE 1 OF BEING POOR AND HOMELESS AND SHIT... IS NOT TO BUY ANYTHING OTHER THEN FOOD AND GAS. YOU HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFESTYLE TO LAST. NO MORE BEER OR ANY OF T HAT SHIT. AS A HOT CHICK YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MANIPULATE GUYS INTO GETTING YOU WORTHLESS STUFF. ONLY BUY FOOD AND GAS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 thanks again, erik. are you offering to buy me a bike rack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 NOPE MINE IS IN USE WITH MY FRIENDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 fence, check yo pm's yo! scheduled to skip town thursday ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 If you have a ball hitch in the 2" receiver, I have a rack for you. It is a Rhode Gear that bolts on where the ball would go. It works great, but I no longer need it now that I have a truck. It folds out of the way and is easy to use. New, it was $120. I'll sell it for $40. BUT... I don't get back into town until sunday night. PM me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icegirl Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 If TLG does not pick it up, I'd love to take that rack off your hands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 icegirl said: If TLG does not pick it up, I'd love to take that rack off your hands... i am not giving it away... jsut lending it to her, but she didn't pick it up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Fence_Sitter said: icegirl said: If TLG does not pick it up, I'd love to take that rack off your hands... i am not giving it away... jsut lending it to her, but she didn't pick it up... Hey, Fence, the girls aren't always talking to you dude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 snoboy said: Fence_Sitter said: icegirl said: If TLG does not pick it up, I'd love to take that rack off your hands... i am not giving it away... jsut lending it to her, but she didn't pick it up... Hey, Fence, the girls aren't always talking to you dude... antziprashau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 9, 2003 Author Share Posted August 9, 2003 fence, sorry. i ran out of gas on the way to your place. then i decided i wanted to try going without the rack. better for mileage in the long run and that way i don't have to mess with stuff every time i want to get into the trunk. but thanks anyway. and no, i have the smaller hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 9, 2003 Share Posted August 9, 2003 icegirl said: If TLG does not pick it up, I'd love to take that rack off your hands... I have a thule bike rack in my garage- I'll be on vacation for a while starting sunday. If you want it it fits 2 bikes on the back of most cars and is less than 4 months old FOR A BORROW. Ask Crack and Dr.Jay for diros to my house or for them to pick it up. Crack is picking up my bike tentatively this weekend. I wont be using it. They got the inside scoop on the cave where I live and like I said in garage- Crack knows where the keys are. You can use it for a couple of months if needed - I just need it back. I usually ride my bikes from home now and rarely use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 12, 2003 Author Share Posted August 12, 2003 crack/dr. j - is this for a truck or will it fit my car? pm me please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 13, 2003 Author Share Posted August 13, 2003 hello??? i'm leaving either tomorrow afternoon or thursday morning. somebody please pm me directions to garage and keys as soon as possible!!! tia ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 13, 2003 Author Share Posted August 13, 2003 well, cavey ... thanks for the offer, but none of your friends would pm me the directions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon Posted August 13, 2003 Share Posted August 13, 2003 I've got one of those Thule deals that straps on the back of the car and holds 2 bikes. Only problem is it potentially scratch you paint a little in areas. I'm heading home and back to then back to Seattle if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted August 13, 2003 Author Share Posted August 13, 2003 i leave for utah in a few hours. the hitch rack is really what i wanted. i need to access my trunk a lot so the other one seemed like it'd be a real pain in the ass. but thanks anyway! see you in october? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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