Roof Racks and Cycle Carriers
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Roof Racks and Cycle Carriers
As is the way of NSR, I am obliged to ask for an opinion before I make a purchase.
This time, roof racks and cycle carriers.
What does everyone think of this package?
Atera GIRO
Cheaper than a Thule set up but still looks OK to me.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
This time, roof racks and cycle carriers.
What does everyone think of this package?
Atera GIRO
Cheaper than a Thule set up but still looks OK to me.
Thanks in advance!
Steve
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Bloody expensive way to move a bike around, also i think it's bad enough lifting bikes onto a carrier that goes on the back of the car never mind up onto the roof, also the height can be an issue at places where they have a bar that restricts access for larger vehicles.
We have one that sits on the back of the car with straps ect, cheap and cheerful from halfrauds, fully adjustable and fits any car without the need for roof bars.
We have one that sits on the back of the car with straps ect, cheap and cheerful from halfrauds, fully adjustable and fits any car without the need for roof bars.
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Roof is more secure, and the car uses less fuel than boot mounted stuff, according to Which?
I used to use Scoob bars with cheap and cheerful carriers, upright, except for one Thule wheel-out job as the uprights wouldn't grip the odd shaped downtube on my lad's trials bike.
I used to use Scoob bars with cheap and cheerful carriers, upright, except for one Thule wheel-out job as the uprights wouldn't grip the odd shaped downtube on my lad's trials bike.
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My car is does not have any published towing weights so I've assumed it cannot take a tow bar (BMW 320 Efficient Dynamics).
Surely a normal boot mounted carrier would need a light bar as the bikes would obscure the rear lights.
Steve
Surely a normal boot mounted carrier would need a light bar as the bikes would obscure the rear lights.
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Well, any car can pull something and 4 bikes wouldn't be as heavy as a car hopefully. I see BMW literature (google) says it can't tow either but there will be aftermarket kits that will allow the fitment of one - http://www.pfjones.co.uk/bmw-3-serie...le-towbar.html
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I'd get down to halfrauds and trial fit one, as they can go on top of the boot area so as not to obscure the lights, and as for any paint work issues it's the same level of risk regardless, and i don't fancy your chances much dropping a bike from roof height, and kids bikes can be bloody heavy, try lifting one above head hight, then think how you will feel after you have lifted 4 up there, especially if your vertically challenged.
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Well, any car can pull something and 4 bikes wouldn't be as heavy as a car hopefully. I see BMW literature (google) says it can't tow either but there will be aftermarket kits that will allow the fitment of one - http://www.pfjones.co.uk/bmw-3-serie...le-towbar.html
Might try the cheap and cheerful Halfrauds option.
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I can recommend the Thule 591 system very highly.
Although it might not be the cheapest, it is very good quality, holds the bikes very securely to allow motorway speeds..
This site has them at a good price new
http://www.fordonlineparts.co.uk/pro...FREPfAodGRJ0zw
Alternatively have a look on the bay, some good deals
Although it might not be the cheapest, it is very good quality, holds the bikes very securely to allow motorway speeds..
This site has them at a good price new
http://www.fordonlineparts.co.uk/pro...FREPfAodGRJ0zw
Alternatively have a look on the bay, some good deals
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