Customer Reviews:
 Bike Rack August 5, 2008
It seems like an excellent bike rack but I could not use it on my PT Cruiser.
 NOT for daily use! July 30, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was happy with this bike rack for about a week or daily usage. I drive to a parking lot, pull my bike off the rack, and ride the bus closer to work every day.
This rack is fine for using occasionally, every week or so, but daily use wears it down quickly, and the comprises made for lower cost are no longer worth it.
Many people complain about the rubber bike holders sliding down the rail, letting the bike hit the car. This gets worse and worse with time. At this point, the holders slide freely up and down the rail, making it difficult to get the bike on them quickly.
The velcro straps make taking the bike off and on the rack slow. Having to stick the velcro through the hole and pull it back around may not seem like much, but doing it often really makes you envious of the rubber strapped bike racks.
It;s not a terrible product. But if you're using the rack daily, I'd suggest putting down a little more money to get something more durable.
Good but takes a little effort. July 30, 2008
Bell Double Back Two-Bike Trunk Rack
It's easy but takes a little effort. It's really easy to put it on but you must make sure, that you put it on low enough, so you can see through your back window. Also, you must make sure you tighten the straps correctly so they do not come undone. Other than that, It was a great price, and works great.
 Bell could do it better.. July 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pros:
1) Best price in the market.
2) Metal construction is very good.
3) the reflectors are a nice touch.
Cons:
1) Lacks side straps/clips. Only upper/lower straps are provided. Definitely good for local trip with in 10 to 25 miles. Don't think it's good for longer trips. I've used it once on a 80 miles trip. It held up fine. But I would prefer to have side straps to be confident to drive at higher speeds. I was little concerned and had to watch the bike and my speed.
2) the straps loop through plastic buckles. Though the design is better with saw tooth, it could have been better if they were metal buckles.
3) to hold the bike to the rack, Velcro straps are provided. For smaller diameter frame tubes the Velcro doesn't stick well. The thickness of the tube has to be really big to get the Velcro stick well. It could have been designed little better to accommodate different frame thickness either with a different kind of tightening system or buttons.
 Bad Design July 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Someone gave me this rack. It did not fit their SUV and they figured I could use it for my road bike, a vintage Cinelli. I strapped it to my Toyota Camry and put my bike on it. Not only did the straps immediately loosen, but the bike flopped around on the rack with the pedals crashing into the trunk. The plastic strap piece that is supposed to secure the top tube of the bike to the rack easily comes loose. The overall design of the rack is very poor. I realize this is a very economically priced bike rack, but it is not worth the risk of having your bike fly off on the highway. I'd suggest going to a good bike shop and buying their entry level Yakima or Thule rack. For a few more bucks it would be well worth it.
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