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1st April 2014, 20:06 | #1 |
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Your bicycle carrying sollutions
I'd be very interested to see pictures and read details of what you're using to carry bicycles.
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1st April 2014, 20:12 | #3 |
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1st April 2014, 20:21 | #4 |
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Options:
1. Fit Roof Bars and then a generic cycle rack. 2. Fit a towbar and then a generic towbar mounted cycle rack. 3. Fit a dedicated boot- mounted cycle rack. 1. Would probably be cheapest- if you can still get the bars. However, it plays havoc with fuel economy, wind noise, and low bridges/tunnels.. 2. Probably next in line in terms of price- farmore practical than 1 IMHO, AND you can pull a trailer if needed. 3. Better than 1 in terms of aerodynamics- not sure abt the price- however, it may limit access to the boot when rack/cycles are on. |
1st April 2014, 20:26 | #5 |
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If you take the front wheels off the bike(s) and lay the rear seats down you can get 2 in the boot of a saloon..
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1st April 2014, 20:30 | #6 |
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1st April 2014, 20:33 | #7 |
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This might help the O.P. to visualise possibilities. http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carriers/
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1st April 2014, 20:48 | #9 |
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Sorry, I got the worng end of the stick again. Meant to post a more appropriate picture.
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My ex boss cycled from Clerkenwell to Bishop's Strortford with an anvil on the back of his bike..!
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