Rear mounted car rack

scullyman

Can anyone give meany tips on a good car rack to buy, please? I think it's time to stop putting the bikes in the boot (although it does keep them snuggly).

I have a Fuel EX8 and a 5.5 and drive an old Avensis hatchback. Ideally I'd like a rear mounted rack that keeps the tow hitch free. I hear that Thule racks are good but don't know whether I'd need an adaptor for the bikes.

I know I should really go to a dealer and try but I'm very limited on time... sorry.

Rich9

Saris Bones. I bit more expensive than others though.

http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/6691/Saris_Bones_3_Bike_Car_Rack

OwenB

http://www.speeds-cycles.co.uk/search.html

I got my Bones from these guys and still seems a cheap deal from searching on the net

scullyman

Thanks, guys.

Rich9

OwenB
is it easy to fit? i've been looking at getting one as i dont really want to shoe horn my bike into the back of my car (saloon) with the seats down etc

OwenB

Rich9 wrote:

OwenB
is it easy to fit? i've been looking at getting one as i dont really want to shoe horn my bike into the back of my car (saloon) with the seats down etc

I've just posted this link in another thread, shows how it's fitted, I find it pretty easy to fit really. Had it fitted to a Fiat Brava, Citroen C8, Seat Cordoba and a Kia Picanto so it's versatile lol!

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/saris-bones-3-trunk-bike-rack-video-demo.html

WaterMonkey

Will it fit a Ford 'hairdressers car' Puma??

grumsta

I've got a Saris Bones RS - its expensive but very good quality and easy to put on and take off. No more messing about with loads of bungee straps either.

justresting

I found the rack easy to fit on my corsa, but I find it a struggle to fit my giant terrago on as the bike frame is quite small ( 16" I think) but I can fit my slightly larger hybrid ( kona dew de lux ) quite easily.
I had a problem with the thumb screws on the rack as they are only a flimsy plastic and one appeared stripped out of the box! I subsequently got in touch with the distributer ( paligap ) and they sent me a couple of spares but I'm still wary of them.