lsdweb
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| posted on 6/6/10 at 08:05 PM |
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Best Cycle Carrier?
Hi All
I'm looking for a decent cycle carrier that will carry 3 bikes on my Audi A6 (S6) - the car's a 2010 model.
I want something that's stable and don't mind paying a reasonable price for a quality product.
Thanks in advance.
Wyn
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Hellfire
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| posted on 6/6/10 at 08:11 PM |
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Do you have a towbar?
Phil
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 6/6/10 at 08:13 PM |
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Put them inside!!
I know you can fit 3 full suss bikes and 3 people in a mk4 golf 
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lsdweb
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| posted on 6/6/10 at 08:28 PM |
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Thanks guys
I've got a tow hitch but it's a swan neck so not easy to fit a rack on plus I want to be able to carry the bikes and tow the caravan at
the same time.
I'd rather have them on a rack as the car is pretty full when we go abroad!
Wyn
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T66
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| posted on 6/6/10 at 08:50 PM |
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Towbar mounted....
Thule Thule Thule.
Easy to use , solid once locked on, I wouldnt have any other now.
And Ive stupidly done cheapos, which will do your head in.
Thule Thule Thule.
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oldtimer
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| posted on 7/6/10 at 09:37 AM |
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I also have a Thule tow bar mount one for 4 bikes - it's very good and quickly dismounts, but, do they do them for swan necks??
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geoff shep
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 08:17 PM |
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Yes they do them for swan necks - I got myself one of these and it is surprisingly good even though it is fitted to nothing other than the ball.
http://www.towequipe.co.uk/products/9502combo-thule-9502-towbar-2-bike-cycle-carrier-tilt-inc-lock.html
..although it doesn't solve the OP's problem if he wants to tow the caravan as well. There are carriers that fit onto the bolts for a
flange towbar but again no good. You would probably be best with a Thule roofbar system with bike rack.
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Slater
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 08:43 PM |
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MaxxRaxx.
linker 2
I did a bit of research before getting one of these. It's very well designed and easy to get upto 4 bikes on the back of the car. Does not take
up much room in the garage when not being used either. very sturdy and easy to fit if you have a towbar. I have used mine alot and would highly
recommend them.
Roof mounted option are awkward to get the bikes up there and affects your fuel consumption.
Hope this helps.
Keith
[Edited on 10/6/10 by Slater]
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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beaver34
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| posted on 10/6/10 at 10:27 PM |
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on the roof, i can sort you some thule proride 951 for a great price,
also if you go on the rear and tow a caravan you will find 3 bikes will foul the jockey wheel and side of caravan dependant on a frame and the front,
and also will push your nose weigh through the roof
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lsdweb
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| posted on 8/7/10 at 07:02 PM |
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Update - bought a Halfords rear mounted rack that 'fits all cars' but didn't fit!
So I bought a roof mounted Atera Giro AF rails and bike carrier kit. Just fitted it and it's really nicely put together! Just a bit scary
lifting the bikes over the roof of my new car!
Regards
Wyn
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