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
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[Dave Thompson]

"Fred" <janfred...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:QZZhc.3538$hk6....@fe03.usenetserver.com...

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"
<janfred...@yahoo.com> 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" <janfred...@yahoo.com>

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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