Roof Bike Racks

How Much Bike Racks Affect Gas Mileage (Hitch vs Roof)
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How Much Bike Racks Affect Gas Mileage (Hitch vs Roof)

There are countless factors that influence a vehicle’s fuel consumption. Some are defined by the car design itself, some by driving style. One factor is accessories like bike racks that are attached to the outside of a car changing its weight, dimensions, shape, and with that aerodynamic properties. A loaded bike rack affects the aerodynamics…

How Roof Racks Affect Your Car (Gas Mileage & Performance)

How Roof Racks Affect Your Car (Gas Mileage & Performance)

Attaching an accessory to the outside of your vehicle changes dimensions, shape, weight, aerodynamics, and with that possibly driving characteristics. Of all the bike rack types, the roof rack is arguably the most obtrusive in this regard. Car roof racks affect a vehicle’s fuel economy, handling, and performance more than any other car bike rack….