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Old 07-22-19, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by eja_ bottecchia
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THE BAD:

1. The rack is expensive. But if you value your cycling investment, what’s an extra dough for a really good rack.
......2. The release mechanism is not as convenient as the one found in my former Thule rack. It is inconvenient to release the rack to its open, carrying position; it is not impossible, however.
3. Because the rack sits low when folded, it is hard to see where the rack ends, so you have to be careful when parallel parking. Its compact size, however, makes it less likely that you will hit the car behind you..........................
After checking out the rack I would have to add a ------

4. Must add air bags to rear suspension of vehicle if not a HD Dually 4X4 pick-m up truck. Rack is bullet proof and weighs a ton.

Good luck with the rack and hope it does grow wings or feet.
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