【Car Travel】North American Cycle Carrier Arrives! Easy to use hitch mount type for tall SUVs

American cycle carrier brand RockyMounts has arrived in Japan. Compatible with everything from classic mountain bikes to road bikes and e-Bikes. A total of 14 items are lined up, usable with various vehicle types.

Not only functional but also focused on design

Established in 1993, "RockyMounts" develops and sells roof carriers and hitch members. Due to its durability and design excellence, it has a sales record in many countries and is recommended for those who want to pay attention to appearance.

Among 14 items in total, I picked 2 recommended items.

The classic roof carrier! BrassKnuckle

Compatible with most roof racks and adopts a method that does not secure the bicycle frame, preventing scratches and paint chipping on the frame.

The rock handle part is designed based on ergonomics, so usability is excellent.

Product name / rockymounts Bike Callier Roof BrassKnuckles
Price / 44,000 yen
Installation position / Roof (roof rack needed separately)
Number of bicycles that can be loaded / 1
Load capacity / approximately 20.4 kg (vehicle manufacturer genuine rack is up to 15.8 kg) (1 unit)
Front wheel removal / not required
Tire width / approximately 19 to 76 mm
Tire diameter / 20 to 29 inches
Wheelbase / 36 to 48 inches
Crossbar spacing / 61 to 110 cm
Compatible crossbar shapes / Square, Round, Genuine, Aero bar
Product weight / approximately 8.1 kg

A convenient hitch carrier for easy access to the rear! AfterParty

If you want to carry heavy bicycles like tall cars or e-Bikes, a hitch carrier is convenient. The dual load arms can secure two bikes simultaneously without interfering with the bicycle's frame or forks.

Additionally, since it is a swing-away type, access to the rear of the car is also excellent.

Product Name: /rockymounts Bike Callier Hitch AfterParty
Price: /202,400 yen
Mounting Position: /Hitch member (requires separate 2-inch hitch member)
Shape: /Swing arm type
Load Capacity: /2
Weight Limit: /Approximately 27.2kg/tray (for 1 unit)
Maximum Load: /Approximately 54.4kg (for 2 units)
Tire Width: /Approximately 19–76mm
Tire Diameter: /20–29 inches
Wheelbase: /36–55 inches
Compatible Hitch Size: /2 inches
Expansion Features: /None
Anti-Theft Mechanism: /Includes 10mm ring chain
Product Weight: /Approximately 27.2kg

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