What bike rack
Dirk1978
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My fiancee has finally caught the cycling bug and picked up her new bike yesterday. Question I have is what bike rack to I buy?
I am looking for one to attach to the back of the car (2009 5-door Ford Focus) and I do not have a towbar.
I am looking for one to attach to the back of the car (2009 5-door Ford Focus) and I do not have a towbar.
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We have two - a halfords one and a hollywood one. The hollywood one is much better. I think it is the original F1B. There is an issue with bikes rubbing though, which I solved by buying soft rubber sheeting - similar to that used for awning flooring when caravanning. I cut it up into pads about a foot square and stick them between the bikes at contact points. The more modern ones seem to have individual positioning for bikes that may be better.
I also have thule roofbars with a couple of bike carriers and regard that as much superior. I have only just bought a road bike and don't think I would be prepared to cahance it on the back with other bikes, where I would put it on the roof.
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Can't you get them in the car? It's much easier, just take the front wheels off.
If you have to have one the montblanc easygrip H3 is the one I would get.Smarter than the average bear.0 -
I personally have a Saris Bones bike rack,very strong and stable at speed,however like most bumper mounted cycle racks it tends to rub/scuff the paint on the car.....
Hence why i have not used it on my GTI,if i were you i would opt for a roof mounted system unless ofcourse you dont mind your paint being damaged ?Cervelo S5 Ultegra Di2.0