Re: Bike Rack Alternative...

[cyclops@mindlink.bc.ca (michael mulholland)]

>There's an alternative use for a tow hitch:
>I use it as an 'idiot bumper' for those who insist on tailgating me. When I
>brake I know the @#$% tailgating idiot is going to run into the tow hitch.
>My 'damage' will probably be limited to a crooked tow hitch cap, the other
>guy will have to pick his bumper out of his radiator, piece by piece. BTDT
>(I had no damage, but the other car's (Volvo 245) front end was reduced to
>scrap). I agree that a tow hitch on an Audi looks like sh*t, but hey, you
>can even perhaps use it for towing a trailer some day...
>
>Tom.
>1988 80 1.8S FWD
>
>PS I also use it for a bike rack. A little easier on your roof, perhaps
>better for aerodynamics (?) but certainly easier to put the bikes on
>without damaging your precious car. Con: hard to get into the trunk without
>removing the bikes.
>
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>An alternative to roof mounting and those "strap on" trunk carriers, is a
>rack called "Hike-a-bike". I've used this on the back of my motorhome. To use
>it you must mount a tow hitch under the bumper. I know the appearance of a
>tow hitch on an Audi is not appealing, but for some, it may be easier to use
>than lifting bikes onto the roof. The carrier slides into the hitch, is heavy
>duty, and can carry FOUR bikes.
>
>If anyone wants their phone#, e-mail me and I'll dig it up.
>
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