Be Eco-Friendly And Use A Bicycle Surfboard Rack
You don’t need to live next to a beach or within walking distance to go surfing if you don’t have a car. You also don’t need to pollute our wonderful environment to get your surfboard there either!
You can just use a bicycle surfboard rack to get you there. Using a surfboard bike rack is the best way to be eco-friendly and at the same time enjoy your favorite pastime.
Here’s what you need to know about bicycle surfboard racks…..
Firstly, in order to have a surfboard bike rack you need a bicycle of course! If you do not already have one, there are cheap options on the internet that you can purchase without using up all your savings.
You can also check the local newspaper for used bikes, garage sales or find one through word of mouth.
Once you have acquired a bike and are ready, you can either opt to buy a bike rack or you can make it from scratch and then attach it to your bicycle.
Purchasing A Bicycle Surfboard Rack
If you don’t wish to spend the time building your own surfboard bike rack, you can get yourself and surfboard to the beach by simply purchasing one from a local surf shop or online.
This is touted to be more expensive, but let me assure you that, unbeknown to many, for a surfboard bike rack I believe buying is the cheaper option by far.
Here is why….
Apart from the time you save when getting a bicycle surfboard rack without creating one, you also get to have an exact fit for your surfboard without the trial and error process.
Just show up with your surfboard and your type of bike at the surf shop and the ideal bike rack can be fixed to your bike right then and there.
A premade bicycle surfboard rack that is designed for your bicycle also ensures sturdiness in affixing your surfboard to the bicycle. They give you peace of mind while peddling to the seafront.
They do not put your surfboard at any risk of ruin because they are built with security in mind.
So it might be best to save yourself the hustle of building one when you can buy.
Different Types Of Bicycle Surfboard Rack Options For Sale
Very many wallet friendly bicycle surfboard racks do not require shopping around for a whole month to find and the creativity that goes into some of these brands and models also saves you money in the process.
All you need to know beforehand is the type of bike rack that you want to attach.
Side Surfboard Bike Racks
There are side bicycle surfboard racks that allow you to just hook your surfboard to the bike’s side and secure it.
This tends to be the most common style of surfboard bike rack you will see and is easy to store and quite convenient.
The most popular models are made by Carver Surf Racks and include the CSR Mini for shortboards and the CSR Max for Longboards. These bike racks sell for $99 USD and $109 USD respectively.
Back Bicycle Surfboard Racks
The back bicycle surfboard racks secure your surfboard to the back of your bicycle. If you live near an out of the way secluded beach, then this type of bike rack may be for you.
However be aware that this style of surfboard bike rack has at times proved to be unsafe when used on busy roads, as you will have to be very careful when turning corners and checking your blind spots.
The most popular model of back rack is The Huntington Bike Rack by Block Surf. This rack retails for about $50 USD.
Bicycle Surfboard Carrier Rack
Then there are also the bicycle surfboard carrier designs that allow you to attach your board onto extra wheels that extend from the back of your bike like a tricycle lookalike.
This style of bicycle surf rack does have the downside of turning your surfboard into a “wide load” but is however another very convenient surfboard transportation method.
The most popular carrier is The STS (Surfboard Transport System) MULE which can easily be attach to most bikes without the need for any tools. The MULE retails at $95 USD.
When choosing a bicycle surfboard rack, just remember that your bicycle and surfboard are the key components, while the finances and cost will depend on where you choose to purchase your rack from and what model and type of surfboard bike rack you choose.
Making Your Own Surfboard Bike Rack
Let it be known , that creating a bike rack from scratch might seem cheaper but it is an expensive undertaking.
The material collection process, creating one out of trial and error and the final product can be taxing and expensive financially, as well as very time consuming.
Nonetheless there are many handy surfers out there who like to undertake these kinds of handy-man projects. So by all means build one if you so desire as this can be a very rewarding DIY task.
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