SAN JOSE, Calif. - Bell Sports' Rhode Gear product division has launched a new line of easy-to-use trunk mount bike racks called the Revolution Series that can be mounted on most automobiles in under five minutes. The user-friendly line is the first group of products under the new Rhode Gear Pro moniker and feature the company's exclusive Easy Fit Car Mount System for intuitive and quick mounting, as well as a lifetime guarantee.

"The Easy Fit System takes all the guesswork and gray areas out of car rack mounting and boils it down to three easy steps," said Rhode Gear Director Rickey Strawn. "All you need to do is line up the leveling ball, set the trunk tube and tighten the straps. It's as simple as that."

Each of the four Revolution racks feature a patent-pending one-piece UniBody frame that ensures the highest level of strength and rigidity. The integrated patent-pending Easy Fit Car Mount System replaces fit guides and hard-to-understand instructions with a simple, intuitive mounting system. The rack's built-in leveling ball is used to set the angle of the rack on the car. A single-arm upper trunk tube is then adjusted with a quick release lever, to maintain that angle. The six-point system of reinforced nylon webbing mounts to the car via rubber-coated J-hooks, securely holding the rack in place.

"The features and construction of the Revolution takes car racks to a new level," added Strawn. "We have such confidence in them that we offer a lifetime guarantee and even came up with a new name-Rhode Gear Pro."

The two higher-end models feature Rhode Gear Pro's new PrecisionTrak system with Control Block IV bike mounting and anti-sway. The patent-pending PrecisionTrak system allows for easy fore and aft adjustment of the Control Blocks, with a sure lockdown function for maximum stability. The new Control Block IV's cradle bikes with a soft Santoprene covering and hold them securely with dual retention straps.

The new Rhode Gear Pro shuttles range in price from $65-$140 and have the following features:

The top-of-the-line Revolution Elite ($140 MSRP) holds four bikes and features the Easy Fit Car Mount System, a UniBody frame, the PrecisionTrak system with Control Block IV anti-sway bike mounts, an independent, reinforced six-strap rack stabilizing system, heavy-duty three-sided rubber protective feet, and a lifetime guarantee.

The Revolution Strada ($115 MSRP) holds three bikes and features the Easy Fit Car Mount System, a UniBody frame, the PrecisionTrak system with Control Block IV anti-sway bike mounts, an independent, reinforced six-strap rack stabilizing system, heavy-duty three-sided rubber protective feet, and a lifetime guarantee.

The Revolution Super ($90 MSRP) holds three bikes and features the Easy Fit Car Mount system, a UniBody frame, Control Block III anti-sway bike mounts, an independent, reinforced six-strap rack stabilizing system, heavy-duty three-sided foam protective feet, and a lifetime guarantee.

The entry-level Revolution Sport ($65 MSRP) holds three bikes and features the Easy Fit car mount system, UniBody frame, foam bike mounts, an independent six-strap rack stabilizing system, round protective foam feet, and a lifetime guarantee.

Rhode Gear is a division of Bell Sports that manufactures a wide range of hitch and trunk mount bicycle racks as well as child transport products. Product and company information is available online at www.rhodegear.com.

Bell Sports is the leading manufacturer and marketer of bicycle helmets worldwide and a leading supplier of a broad line of bicycle accessories throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. The company markets helmets under the Bell and Bell Pro brand names, and bicycle accessories under the Bell, Blackburn, Rhode Gear and VistaLite brand names.

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