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Roof racks don\u2019t obstruct the view of the driver when bikes are loaded, and you can choose from a few different types of carriers to install, depending on how much space you have on your crossbars. Roof racks are best suited for those who have no issues with lifting the bikes overhead to load on the roof (or who don't have a garage to drive into with the bikes still on top). Hitch mount racks might be a bit bulkier and more expensive, but they're also the easiest to use when it comes to loading\/unloading bikes. They also free up more space on the roof if you want to carry a cargo box or other outdoor gear such as a kayak or skis. Spare tire racks are for those with a spare tire bracket on the rear of their vehicle and are only looking to carry a maximum of two bikes.","link":"https:\/\/gearinstitute.com\/biking\/bike-racks-cars-suv\/","name":"Bike Racks For Cars &amp; SUVs","slug":"bike-racks-cars-suv","taxonomy":"category","parent":2448,"meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Best Bike Racks For Cars &amp; SUVs | Reviews and Buying Advice | Gear Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our experts extensively field-tested the best Bike Racks For Cars &amp; SUVs of the year and rated the best based on transparent, objective criteria. 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