Need cover for bikes on hitch rack - where?

[Fred]

Hi,

I carry two bikes on a bike rack which fits in my trail
hitch outlet. Last trip (over 5, 000 miles), the bikes
really got dirty and grimy.

I can seem to find a cover / bag to slip over the bikes on
the rack to keep the dry and clean when traveling.

Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Fred (to send email, get the lead out)

 

[Dave Thompson]

"Fred" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
>
> I carry two bikes on a bike rack which fits in my trail
> hitch outlet. Last trip (over 5, 000 miles), the bikes
> really got dirty and grimy.
>
> I can seem to find a cover / bag to slip over the bikes on
> the rack to
keep
> the dry and clean when traveling.
>
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fred (to send email, get the lead out)
>

These guys: http://www.pygmypack.com/products.html make some
neat covers for the drivetrain and handlebar controls. I
have a set for my tandem which travels on an outside hitch
mounted rack. The Pygmy Cover and Pygmy Pack work very well
and keep the sensitive bits clean and dry.

 

[Rick Onanian]

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:05:52 -0400, "Fred"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I can seem to find a cover / bag to slip over the bikes on
>the rack to keep the dry and clean when traveling.

A roofing supply company will probably be willing to give
you a plastic bag that goes over a pallet of shingles. This
should fit nicely.
--
Rick Onanian

 

[Werehatrack]

On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:05:52 -0400, "Fred" <[email protected]>
may have said:

>Hi,
>
>I carry two bikes on a bike rack which fits in my trail
>hitch outlet. Last trip (over 5, 000 miles), the bikes
>really got dirty and grimy.
>
>I can seem to find a cover / bag to slip over the bikes on
>the rack to keep the dry and clean when traveling.
>
>Any recommendations?

Beware of this idea unless you're driving an SUV with a
large rear profile that keeps the bikes largely out of the
airstream.. On a car, for instance, such a cover will
dramatically increase the wind pressure on the rack. That
will cost you a gas mileage penalty. The other problem is
that it also puts a lot of strain on the tie-downs that are
holding the bikes in place.

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