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Steven Martin

Steven Martin

Steven is a skilled car mechanic based in Denver, CO. He's a passionate hiker, devoted backcountry camper and his mechanic expertise allows him to maximize space in any vehicle.

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How to Transport 2 Kayaks With and Without a Roof Rack
Kayaking is a popular hobby around the world. In fact, over The timeline depicts how many kayaks were sold in each year from 2000 to 2013. In 2010, a total of 228,000 kayaks were sold in the United States, a decrease of 10.2 percent compared to the previous year. are sold each year in the US alone.  Kayaking can be a ...
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How to Transport a Kayak Without a Roof Rack
Kayaking is a great way to increase your endurance, build your core muscles and strengthen your arms and legs. It can also be a fantastic way to unwind from the stresses of the modern world. Whether you enjoy kayaking down rivers or hitting the beach, you can get out into the great outdoors and take your stress levels ...
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10 Best Bike Racks for Minivan – Take Your Iron Horse Wherever You Go (Fall 2025)
Many manufacturers make bike racks with vehicles in mind, and if you have the right rack, you will appreciate this feature and compatibility. With the right bike rack, you can attach your bike to your minivan and take it wherever you want. However, there are plenty of models available on the market, so can be ...
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Yakima Ridgeback 4 Review: Bike Enthusiasts’ Saver (Fall 2025)
Yakima Ridgeback 4 Review The Yakima Ridgeback bike rack is an accessory that allows bikes to be securely mounted and harnessed to other means of transport such as cars, SUVs, and buses. Indeed, when it is not foldable, the bicycle is a rather bulky sports equipment which is very difficult to transport over a ...
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Swagman XC2 Review: Affordable and Versatile Bike Rack (Fall 2025)
Swagman XC2 Review The Swagman XC2 rack is one of the most affordable and high-quality racks sold today. We will be looking into all the features in detail for this rack. Design The design is built specifically for mountain bikes. Bikers won’t have any trouble setting it up because of its ...
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How to Install a Bike Rack on an SUV: In-detail Instructions for Three Primary Rack Types
There is nothing better than life in the great outdoors. Think, for example, of a nice ride on a mountain bike, along pristine paths, away from traffic, immersed in a suggestive and fragrant wood. Fantastic! Wherever you are having your vacation, with a short drive, you can reach hilly and wooded areas and paths ...
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3 Major Ways of Transporting a Bike with Pros and Cons of Each Laid Out
While reading this, you probably are now in the middle of summer, the holidays are upon you, and you are planning a vacation. If you've chosen to bring your mountain bike or road bike with you, then you will have to decide how to transport your bike. You most likely don't know how to transport a bike. But the good ...
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How to Install a Rear Bike Rack in 5 Steps and More Hacks
As a minivan rear bike rack is for carrying items (bikes in most cases), be it a rear, rooftop, or
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How to Put a Women’s Bike on a Bike Rack
The bicycle carrier is an essential part of transporting a bicycle from one place to another without any risk. It is used to more easily transport one or more bikes over a long distance. This tool is a suitable way to fix a bicycle. However, most people have no knowledge or mastery of ...
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Different Types of Bike Racks with Their Strengths and Weaknesses
There are five most common types of bike racks, which can move multiple bikes, but they have their advantages as well as drawbacks. Before investing in any bike racks, you must consider a few factors, including cost, ease of use and installation, and the number of bikes it can carry. You also need to be aware of ...