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Originally Posted by 48Laws
Because cars are more likely to get rear ended. Lmaooo and the $500 was a reference to the cost of most hitch bike racks suck as THULE or Yakima.
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If I were to be rear ended, the last thing I would worry about is damage to the bikes/hitch/rack. Even if I were to be rear ended, the other person's insurance would cover all damages as most likely the person being rear ended is not at fault. Who is going to cover a mishap loading a bike onto a roof carrier? I would say the chances of being rear ended is much less than a mishap with you loading the bike on and off a roof mounted carrier.
As to the $500 the reference, you need to do some more research. The cost of a hitch as I said is probably around $200. I was going to buy a Yakima platform bike rack for $274 during their Memorial Day sale. Ended up missing out when I was ready to place my order. I bought a Swagman Chinook for $200 which is what is in the picture. Quality is great.