As often happens in cycling of having to transport bulky items (folders, shopping bags, travel bags) is often necessary to provide the means of our carriers. The risk factor of fall in the transport of these objects with a bike rack fitted to fall vertically with respect to a cyclist with grocery bags hanging from the handlebars. 

There are many models on the market size, adaptability and use then it's best to go to a dealer with the bike on which to mount the rack and choose the model that best suits your frame and your needs. 

To avoid a wasted trip, before heading to the dealer check if the frame of your bike has holes for fastening the rack: Many mountain bikes do not have this possibility. Usually the holes are positioned on the rear end of the frame, close to the hub of the wheel. 

For these cases, however, there are also rack that can be attached to the seat post, but can usually hold little influence, usually described by the manufacturer.

The characteristics of this accessory must be appropriate to:

• the wheels size; 

• the position of the planned attacks on the frame of your bike; 

• use that they want to do (use in town or on a long trip), and then the weight will have to endure; we claim that this data is reported by the manufacturer, can generally range from 10 to 25 pounds. It is good to control your weight because often the rack mounts to take the kids in the backseat and then provides support for a substantial weight, even when you consider that the car seat is suitable for the transport of children under 6 years of age; 

• the presence of suitable attacks if you want to equip it with saddle bags; 

• the presence of at least one surface of a light reflector or better red light.

 

Attenzione! all connections to the bike rack will always be tight and controlled in time, so that to avoid the loosening due to vibration and mechanical consequences (deformation of the carrier if full loaded) or dangers in the case of children transport.