At 01:22 PM 5/11/98 -0700, Nathaniel Merrill wrote:
>I have a few questions for anyone with a Paulchen bike rack...
>It looks to me like the bike sit so high on the back that it is well above
the >roof top, Is this true?
The handlebars may extend a bit above the roofline, nothing else.

>is the level of the rack shelf not adjustable?
No it is not adjustable.

>How much did the system cost for two bikes (in US$?)
I think the basic rack for two bikes is around $300 to $350.

>does it hold bikes well?
Yes, it's very sturdy and holds bikes very securely.

>can the bikes be locked down to the rack or do you need a separate cable lock
The rack does not include a lock for bicycles. You need a separate lock.

>The rear hatch is open able with the bikes attached? (forgetting the
>extra weight)
Yes the rear hatch will open, but is very heavy with 2 bikes on it. The rack
comes with a couple of devices to help hold the hatch open.

-Mark McCUlley