There are  different types of cycle carriers so how to choose the best rack for transporting your bike.We have put together a guide which we hope helps 

 The questions you need to know are

1. How many bikes you need to carry.  
2. Which bike carrier will fit the car.
3. How frequently are you going to use your rack.
4. Will you be carrying childs bikes
5. How much storage space it will take up when not in use.

 Tow-bar mounted bike racks either connect to a standard towball, or bolt to the towball-mounting plate, with the mounting plate you will either need a fixed flange towbar or a detachable flange towbar. To carry bikes on 4x4  vehicles with a spare wheel on the back door you may need one of our special 4x4 cycle carriers.

Note that you can never tow at the same time with a platform cycle rack in place, as the rack sticks out behind the tow ball. If you want to tow you will need to go for a maxxraxx cycle carrier with a plate that fits behind the towball

• Very strong. 
• ​Bikes are held clear of the vehicle to prevent any damage to paintwork.
• Tow bar mounted bike racks give the lowest increase in fuel consumption*
• In most cases one rack is suitable for use on a second or replacement vehicle.
• Bikes are extremely easy to load