Originally Posted by
lelenz
Are the concerns hanging Aluminum framed bikes on a hanging hitch rack? I have an old Saris 3 bike rack that is heavy and built well. I would like to use it instead of buying a new tray rack. I know people fret on carbon bikes hung on racks, What about Aluminum?
Also, any ideas of extra security (non-theft related) to hold the bike on the rack. thought about large Zip ties of something?
The worse problem you'll find is that Aluminum especially in the older models doesn't hold paint very well and will rub paint off fairly easily. I am a fan of aluminum bike even though I am replete with CF bikes.