While you can ride with one pannier on your rear rack without issue, a front rack’s load needs to be balanced. Scales aren’t essential; judging by holding a pannier in each hand is fine. A balanced ...

If you really like your motorcycle, then perhaps you might be keen on the idea of using it as your one and only source of motorized transportation – for part of the year, at least. However, what ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The most obvious fact about these bike racks is that they need to be mounted on a ...

Roof mounting means that your bike doesn't impinge on passenger and load-carrying space or your rear view. It won't obscure your licence plate either. Using a rooftop bike carrier can be an issue for ...

A bike rack is a simple, but important piece of equipment. When you strap your pricey bicycle to your even pricier car, SUV, or truck and drive through traffic, potentially at high speed or over bumpy ...

Warren McLaren was one of the earliest writers for TreeHugger, where he covered a wide range of topics, including eco-design, retail and outdoor education. This is the first of a four-part series on ...

The Thule TopRide is a roof-mounted bike rack for cars, with a clever fast-mounting system for bikes with thru-axles or quick-release skewers. At £249.99 / €289.95, it’s a premium option, but its ease ...

Whether you’re headed on a weekend trip, to the local trail system for a lunch ride or the top of your favorite descent, a good bike rack is crucial. It’s no fun to have to fold down your back seat to ...