The
package arrived neatly packed. All parts appear to be produced with high-quality
in mind. Each is substantial and well designed. The instruction
sheet is clear and easy to follow. In the kit received for review, there
are two additional straps that were not included for safe use on a Miata.
Pictures showing those straps follow.
NOTE: As a result of this review, MM Marketing added these VELCRO straps to the product!
It's
an easy unfold and installation in just a few minutes. It comes off as
easily and refolds nicely for storage. The instructions include a warning
to drive slowly when used on bumpy or dirt roads. I found
the installation and bicycle restraints to be very secure and worry free. The
clips that attach to the trunk lip are well painted and protected but you may
still want to put a thin piece of rubber between them and the paint. I
did not and have had no problems.
This
picture does not show it well, but even with a lip-spoiler there are inches
of clearance in the mounting and by the bicycle of any car surfaces. Absolutely
no worries about anything touching the car. Except....
The
front wheel needs to be secured "in-line" with a bungee as shown to
preclude it turning and touching the car surface.
(NOTE: MM Marketing now includes a VELCRO strap in all kits as a result of this review.)
And
the same is true of the pedal mechanism. I chose a short piece of VELCRO
strap to accomplish this.
(NOTE: MM Marketing has included a VELCRO strap in all kits as a result of this review.)
The
bike is held on the rack by two included adjustable straps (one shown.)
There is plenty of extra strap and plenty of room on the rack to hold two bicycles
easily as shown on the view below. There is a some overhang on the sides
so watch the tight parking spots!
It's a well-designed
and made product that "fits" and "works" on a Miata very
nicely.
I'm a believer in pictures tell the story but if you have any questions, please contact me at bobh@miataforum.com Additionally, the frame of this rack adjusts so it not only works on Miatas but fits securely on every other car and truck I've tried it on. Excellent Product!
Happy Motoring -- and Biking!
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