Mountain Bike Car Racks
11 September 2010, 09:11 PM
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Mountain Bike Car Racks
I have a hatch back and want to purhase te above, does anyone know which is a good one to buy that will hold 3 bikes. Also do the straps mak the paintwork at all
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11 September 2010, 09:18 PM
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I bought mine from Halfords, 3 bike carrier (one with picture of it attached to a vw golf on box) for £59.
Be aware that they say 3 bikes but its weight that counts ie two heavy'ish bikes = 2 bikes on rack not 3. Also certain frames dont sit well.
My Trek and Scott bikes are ok but a mates Specialized doesn't fit.
Straps don't mark paintwork on mine.
I also have a roof mounted racks which i prefer, quicker to load up and still allow access to the boot.
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Be aware that they say 3 bikes but its weight that counts ie two heavy'ish bikes = 2 bikes on rack not 3. Also certain frames dont sit well.
My Trek and Scott bikes are ok but a mates Specialized doesn't fit.
Straps don't mark paintwork on mine.
I also have a roof mounted racks which i prefer, quicker to load up and still allow access to the boot.
Nik.
Last edited by nik52wrx; 11 September 2010 at 09:36 PM. Reason: Trek not Trex!!!!
11 September 2010, 09:22 PM
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I bought mine from Halfords, 3 bike carrier (one with picture of it attached to a vw golf on box) for £59.
Be aware that they say 3 bikes but its weight that counts ie two heavy'ish bikes = 2 bikes on rack not 3. Also certain frames dont sit well.
My Trex and Scott bikes are ok but a mates Specialized doesn't fit.
Straps don't mark paintwork on mine.
I also have a roof mounted racks which i prefer, quicker to load up and still allow access to the boot.
Nik.
Be aware that they say 3 bikes but its weight that counts ie two heavy'ish bikes = 2 bikes on rack not 3. Also certain frames dont sit well.
My Trex and Scott bikes are ok but a mates Specialized doesn't fit.
Straps don't mark paintwork on mine.
I also have a roof mounted racks which i prefer, quicker to load up and still allow access to the boot.
Nik.
12 September 2010, 10:50 AM
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Another vote for the Hollywood easy to fit, well designed and tough!
i have this one cost around 80.00 from memory
http://www.hollywoodracks.com/trunk-...trunk-rack.htm
i have this one cost around 80.00 from memory
http://www.hollywoodracks.com/trunk-...trunk-rack.htm
13 September 2010, 09:09 AM
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Get a roof rack if you can, much safer and far less likely to get any paintwork damage.
I got an Atera rack from here, would recommend the company, very quick service:
www.roofbox.co.uk
I got an Atera rack from here, would recommend the company, very quick service:
www.roofbox.co.uk
13 September 2010, 12:33 PM
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Get a roof rack if you can, much safer and far less likely to get any paintwork damage.
I got an Atera rack from here, would recommend the company, very quick service:
www.roofbox.co.uk
I got an Atera rack from here, would recommend the company, very quick service:
www.roofbox.co.uk
Hi Coffin - does it work well on a Scooby saloon?
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13 September 2010, 01:17 PM
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I have a set of bike carriers on SUBARU own brand roof bars which I use on my saloon. Once it's in place I reckon you could lift the car with it, and I've had the car up to 120 on track with FOUR bikes on top
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
13 September 2010, 01:17 PM
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I have a set of bike carriers on SUBARU own brand roof bars which I use on my saloon. Once it's in place I reckon you could lift the car with it, and I've had the car up to 120 on track with FOUR bikes on top
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
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I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
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I have a set of bike carriers on SUBARU own brand roof bars which I use on my saloon. Once it's in place I reckon you could lift the car with it, and I've had the car up to 120 on track with FOUR bikes on top
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
The bike carriers are cheapo French supermarket ones, except for one Thule "wheel-out" carrier for my lad's trials bike which had an odd-shaped down tube.
All are dead stable so long as you zip-tie the front wheels of the upright bikes to the rack bit that grips the downtube to keep them still. I remove pedals and turn handlebars to make loading easier, but with three bikes you'd probably not have to bother. Four IS a bit tight
I USED to have a rack, but it caused damage to the bikes and once to the car too. Never again.
Interestingly, Which? say that roof racks are the best for fuel consumption, followed by a boot rack and then a towbar-mounted rack.
13 September 2010, 09:20 PM
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I have a Saris Bones boot rack, cost £100 but has still left marks on the upper surface of the boot lid. With my cheapo previous rack, it dented the vertical part of the boot the first time I went on boost! No such probs with my previous Prelude - Scoobies bodywork is pretty thin! 
13 September 2010, 09:28 PM
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Tow bar mount is the way to go, secure and saves the paint work.
Strap mounted racks worry me
as I've seen many many mates cars with paint damage through rubbing, slight movement or becoming loose.
If you have a hatch and dont need the rear seats I've also seen bikes in the back with the front wheels removed and old sleeping bags between them. Crude but effective.
Strap mounted racks worry me
as I've seen many many mates cars with paint damage through rubbing, slight movement or becoming loose.If you have a hatch and dont need the rear seats I've also seen bikes in the back with the front wheels removed and old sleeping bags between them. Crude but effective.
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I got one of these last year:
It is a Buzz rack from The Roofbox Co. It sits higher than most others which is important for me as we have a very steep drive. The Classic has quite a long rear overhang and a low slung bike rack would not make it down the drive without grounding.
It is very easy to use - I use it most weekends for the kid's bikes.
It is a Buzz rack from The Roofbox Co. It sits higher than most others which is important for me as we have a very steep drive. The Classic has quite a long rear overhang and a low slung bike rack would not make it down the drive without grounding.
It is very easy to use - I use it most weekends for the kid's bikes.
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