In a message dated 1/5/0 4:31:52 AM, bpchristensen1@HOME.COM wrote:

<<Steve, what is the availability of replacement

rubber parts when these dry out and become brittle?

On the negative side, the "First Class" bike carrier is good, but definitely

not as secure fitting as a Yakima or Thule setup.  (More convenient, though)

Brent Christensen

'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"

Santa Barbara, CA>>

So far, Paulchen has provided very good service for replacement parts.  I'll
try to keep a few extra in stock, and I've had requests to carry the little
bungie straps as well.

Paulchen makes the aluminum rails like you find on other racks, but I have
not carried these as I thought the general opinion was that the First Class
carrier was better.  I may order a set of the rails and try them out.  I know
that Owasco in Canada only carries the aluminum carrier.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises
EuroCampers.com
314-614-0750