Can this be attached and detached in under a minute? I want to be able to use it with citibike bike share bikes. Any recs?
802082
Depending how handy you are.... Once you understand the installation and your good with a Allen key.... Install should be a minute or two
802083
You can buy another "spike" which you can leave attached permanently to another bike so all you have to do is remove the D ring and move the seat itself without needing to worry about allen keys and fitments
802084
Hi Sarma, I'd agree with the others on this... Attaching a T-bar to a bike is time consuming (if you consider 2 to 3 minutes time consuming) and will really depend on how familiar you are with your allen key. Slipping the seat onto the T-bar takes up to 20 seconds if I'm being gumby with it, normally its quicker...
802085
I've transferred this seat many times this summer between my home bike and one at my in-laws, I would say three minutes is a more likely time. Obviously it gets a bit quicker after you've done it a few times. One minute is probably a stretch though.
50725
I don't have a quick release on my rear wheel, and the screws that are on my rear wheel are so tight, I couldn't even get them to unscrew. (Don't know what I'm going to do when I need to replace the back tire, guess will have to take to bike shop!) Anyway, I was able to get the screws to lock into place where the skewer would go on the trainer, and it is really sturdy. You might want to try that.
426570
I have never done that with the basket and it is not mentioned in the directions that it can be used that way. However, I suppose that it could be secured to a rear bike rack somehow. One would have to figure out a safe way to attach it since there are no tie downs specifically for that purpose.
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You would need to remove the bikes and fold the upright post down. Bikes come on and off very quickly - no big deal and the upright post comes down with a flick of a release catch.Best bike rack I have owned.Very unimpressed however with Niagara the supplier. Annoying to deal with.
1461526
You can use it. However it is not designed to quickly place the bike on and off of it.
100304
This isn't a basket that is meant to be removed at will. It attaches to the rack via brackets and bolts that would take time. It can be removed but not casually (I have a bicycle basket that comes off with the press of a release button). This is not like that.
1844418
Not sure what you would do that unless somebody try to snatch it in your presence. Usually this is use while you are momentary away just like leaving a bike. If you don't leave your bike, no point of locking it. I bought three of these and they're pretty secure. Of course with heavy duty cutter can cut anything including a chain. It makes it harder for anyone to steal the one that has a secure lock. Choose the one exactly shown in the picture but compare prices.
2111071
It can be detached, no problem. This is a great option for the price. Lunato.
413257
It does not lock to the bike or lock closed. I have not been able to find a way to lock it on either. It comes off easy enough to take it off and carry it with you when you leave the bike.
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I'm in the same boat. Their listing doesn't indicate that it cannot be attached to a quick release wheel. My brother was trying to install it and what he found was that you would have to take the bike to a bike shop and have it modified for a cost of $50. or more. The quick release problem isn't mentioned until the very last sentence in the installation instructions. Good luck!!
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There is an attachment that hooks on the bike frame. The trailer snaps on and off the attachment as needed. Fairly simple to use once you put the attachment on the bike, although I sometimes have a little trouble with getting the locking pin to fasten. To install the attachment, just undo one of the side bolts that hold on the back tire and put the attachment on with this.
489764
Yes there's was a quick release or you could use the clip that comes with it to stow it and just leave it on the bike.
594100
Yes that's what we use it for and we keep it in the garage attached to the bike and pull it out every time we need it without having to reattach it. However it does take up about the length of a car in the garage.
545689
I have not tried it with a tandem or recumbent bike, but I'd guess that the center of gravity would be off or the attachments aren't in the right place. If it says it's not appropriate for those bikes, I wouldn't try it.
948419
The mount is uber-strong. I would be more concerned about what you use to attach the mount to your bike. That would be the weak point, not the mount itself. The phone will not come out of the mount, but need to focus on how to attach to your bike. Enjoy.
1799360
You are correct, for mountain bikes with disc brakes and quick-release wheels, this would be a poor choice for security. This is meant for motorcycles whose wheels take much longer to remove.
2118083
No, it cannot be easily detached. It uses a proprietary locking system that is hidden from view and would be very difficult to remove.