The Best Bike Rack Systems For Your Car

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If you're sick and tired of biking the same old route in your neighborhood, maybe it's time to take you cycling routine off road. In order to ditch the suburban streets for the great outdoors, you're going to need the right equipment to get you and your bike there safe and sound.

Believe it or not, there is a lot more to today's bike rack systems than just mounting your bike and hitting the road. In order to ease the selection process a little bit, we've picked three of the best roof racks you can find on the market today. Click through the slides to see the best options so that you can hit the trails as soon as possible.

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Yakima
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Yakima Universal ForkLift Bike Rack

As one of the cheapest and simplest roof rack options, the Yakima Universal ForkList Bike Rack is one of the most popular on the market. Built for vehicles with factory crossbars already installed, this forklift-style rack attaches directly to your car right out of the box. Weighing in at just nine pounds with an integrated adjustment knob for single-handed operation, you can spend more time riding the trails than fiddling with your cargo.

$159

Thule
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Thule Sprint T-Track 569

The Sprint T-Track 569 is Thule's premium offering when it comes to fork mount bike carriers. A number of assorted technologies like the clickable AcuTight knob and One Key lock cylinders make sure your bike is safe and secure while traveling. For those of you looking to bike in all elements, the "D" shaped aluminum tray comes corrosion-resistant.

$250 

Whispbar
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Whispbar S1 Base Rack

The Whispbar system is here to revolutionize the cargo management game. Desgined from the car up, the Whispbar is specifically designed to integrate with and enhance the look of the vehicle beneath it. Unlike the other racks on our list, the Whispbar comes with an arsenal of accessories so that you can mount bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, and more. Making the Whispbar even more versatile is its compatibility with the Yakima and Thule accessories. Head over to Whispbar to view the full line of compatible accessories.

$449

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