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# Accessibility-Ensuring Bike Racks
The RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Rack Swings Away from the Rear

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-20 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-rack
References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/36169/rockymounts-monorail-swing-away-platform-rack/) & [rockymounts](http://www.rockymounts.com/default.asp)

Mounting bikes to the rear of one's vehicle leads to the trunk being rendered inaccessible, so the RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Rack looks to help change this annoyance. Mounting easily onto a [trailer hitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thule-outset-car-tent), the rack features the brand's [swing-away technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swingaway-tent) that allows easy access to the trunk area without having to take the bikes off the rack.

The bike rack enables [two bikes to be securely mounted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonder-x-skarper) on the unit without having either touch each other to ensure that damage won't be incurred during transport. The RockyMounts MonoRail Platform Rack comes backed by a lifetime warranty and is crafted from corrosion-resistant chromoly. While not available just yet, the rack is expected to be ready for purchase soon.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 54% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Swing-away Bike Racks:** Developing bike racks with the ability to swing away from the rear of a vehicle to allow easy trunk access presents new opportunities for the bike rack industry.
- **Damage-free Bike Transport:** Creating bike racks that securely mount bikes without any risk of damage to the bikes presents new opportunities for innovation in the bike rack industry.
- **Corrosion-resistant Materials:** Using corrosion-resistant materials in the manufacturing of bike racks presents new opportunities for creating long-lasting and durable bike racks in the market.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Automotive Accessories:** The automotive accessory industry can benefit from developing bike racks that complement the design of vehicles and offer added convenience.
- **Sporting Goods:** The sporting goods industry can benefit from developing bike racks that offer superior protection to bikes during transport and are easy to use.
- **Outdoor Equipment:** The outdoor equipment industry can benefit from developing bike racks that are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and offer long-lasting performance.

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