bicycle carrier

Roof-mounted bike rack

A bicycle carrier is a device for transporting bicycles on a vehicle.

Carriers mount to car roofs, attach to rear hatches, or insert into trailer hitches: We loaded the bikes onto the bicycle carrier before heading to the trail.

The term also applies to racks that attach to buses or trains for commuter cyclists.

cycling

pannier

Carrier hung from sides

commute · cargo · bikepacking · gear · accessories · pedal · wheel · handlebars

equipment

rack

Frame for holding items

  • mountClimb up or steed
  • hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
  • frameSupporting outer structure

strap · clamp · adapter · crossbar · platform · tray · arm · cradle · receiver · upright

transport

vehicle

Means of transport

  • carWheeled motor vehicle
  • SUVRugged passenger vehicle
  • truckHeavy freight vehicle

trailer · roof · trunk · tailgate · rear · haul · load · secure · attach · fit

recreation

trail

Path through wilderness

camping · family · scenic · explore · park · getaway · excursion · leisure · day-trip · destination

features

foldable

Able to bend flat

quick-release · compact · lightweight · aerodynamic · ramp · padding · stabilizer · weatherproof

Categories
Opposites
transport function

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Storage frame for cycles

bicycle stand · bike lock

mobility vs. stationary storage

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Storage frame for cycles

parking spot · bike stand · bike frame · garage floor

transportation role

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bike trailer · panniers

Family

bicycle, carrier, cycle, cyclist, cycling, bicyclist, bicycling, cyclic, cyclical

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G