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Originally Posted by Northendzone
my only comment on bike racks is, don't be afraid to spend money on a quality unit - which may run you up to $1,500.
I purchased a Swagman 2+2 - so i can use it for two bikes or four with an add on. The rack has been solid, although it has those J hooks that go over the frame, so i use a pool noodle to cushion it. So my takeaway when you buy a rack, is to test mount everything and understand if there is a rub point with the potential of a paint scuff.
if you look on MTBR, 1up is by far the favourite rack. I myself, really liked the Kuat, until I saw the Swagman. Another solid option is the Northshore; however, storing those units looks like a pain.
when i bought my rack, it took me a bit to get my head around the cost; however, I have hauled my bikes to Bend, Whitefish, Fernie, Kelowna, Banff, Bragg etc without issue over the past 10 or so years I have had the rack.
I'd like to think that I could sell it for about 90% of what i paid for it.
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1. Buy quality and it will last, new or used.
2. Buy quality and upon resale you'll get most of it back, especially if bought used.
3. If you sell used stuff now I'm seeing people asking MORE than what they paid for it. Just look at some of the cr@p on used-sites... I saw someone reselling two Costco fatbikes after a season of use for about $900 I think. Basically selling for what they paid.