Finding a reliable and affordable bike rack can be challenging, especially when you’re not equipped with a hitch or prefer to avoid roof-mounted systems. For cyclists in this situation, trunk-mounted bike racks offer a practical solution. Recently, I decided to try the Bell Trunk Mount 3 Bike Rack, picking it up at Pep Boys for just $50, and here are my initial impressions.
Having explored various options for transporting bikes without a hitch, including the less convenient methods of roof loading or carrying bikes inside the vehicle, the Bell Bike Rack seemed like a worthwhile experiment. The appeal was its simplicity and promise of easy installation on a range of vehicles.