Talking Cars 375: We're Cyclists, and These Are Our Favorite Bike Racks
We discuss the various types of racks, and answer a question about CVTs
Main theme: As CR’s auto engineers and writers, we get to play with cars—a lot. But what do many of us do when we aren’t in a test car, SUV, or truck? We’re out riding our bikes! Like many of you, we’ve had a lot of free time to go riding during COVID-19 lockdowns. But transporting two bikes (let alone three or four) can be a challenge, especially if you’re new to cycling and haven’t had to deal with this before. In this episode, we talk about the different types of bike racks, what to look for when shopping, why some are better than others, and even how they can affect fuel economy.
Audience question: If a continuously variable transmission gives the driver an infinite selection of “gears,” why are they so reviled?
Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports
As with other “Talking Cars” episodes, this one is available free through Apple Podcasts. (Subscribe to the audio or video.) You’ll also find the audio on Spotify (log-in required) and video on YouTube.
- Driving the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, episode 374
- Driving the 2023 Honda HR-V, episode 373
- Driving the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid, episode 372
- Driving the 2022 Mazda MX-30, episode 371
- Driving the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, episode 370
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