Bike Carrier

tank121
tank121 Posts: 201
edited August 2011 in MTB buying advice
I currently own a Ford Focus CMAX and can easily throw my bike in with the rear seats down.

However, my wife now has a bike and my son if confident on his now.

So with the seats down there's nowhere for my son to fit.


On our other car Ford Focus we had Frappa roof bars fitted and was looking at the

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carriers/ ... -range.php - Cruz model but I'm only 5ft 4" and think I'd struggle to get the bikes up.

Previously I had this rear mounting carrier but it is time consuming

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/bike-carriers/ ... unting.php - Pendlle.


Any other suggestions for transporting the 3 bikes and 3 passengers including my son's car seat. He is ^

Thanks

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Tow bar and a Thule tow bar mounted rack.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    nicklouse wrote:
    Tow bar and a Thule tow bar mounted rack.

    Agree with Nick, though this can be very expensive...if your going down the bars route Thule bars and Thule Pro Ride 591 carriers (Ford Direct were doing the carriers for £95 pair) I have them and they are great. Mont Blanc Barracuda are also woth a look and around £80 pair but can only take a max 2.2 tyre.
    Tomac Synper 140 Giant XTC Alliance 1
    If the world was flat, I wouldn't be riding !
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    I also have the Thule Pro ride 591 for the car that can not take a tow bar.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • tank121
    tank121 Posts: 201
    The Thule looks like a good product but how do other shorties like me 5ft 4 get on with
    Roofcmounting their bikesx?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    open the door. and as the clamping knob is low it aint that difficult.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Pudseyp
    Pudseyp Posts: 3,514
    nicklouse wrote:
    open the door. and as the clamping knob is low it aint that difficult.

    A milk crate..... as Nick has stated the clamping knob is at roof level so is easy to wind onto frame and lock. My missus is tiny and she can manage on my 5 series
    Tomac Synper 140 Giant XTC Alliance 1
    If the world was flat, I wouldn't be riding !
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    Decathlon do a 3 bike towball mounted rack for under £70. It's very good.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

    Giant Trance
    Radon ZR 27.5 Race
    Btwin Alur700
    Merida CX500
  • tank121
    tank121 Posts: 201
    I like the idea of the tow bar and we've already got the electrics and reg plate but...

    My bike has an unusual top bar shape, will it fit ?

    http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/EN-GB/bi ... tions_id=2
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    easily with a Thule one.

    img2724jq5.jpg
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • tank121
    tank121 Posts: 201
    which model is that? I bet it's not the entry level? cost?

    I'm considering a couple of Thule 591 roof mounts now. anyone know where to get them cheap?

    are they secure?
  • neilrosser
    neilrosser Posts: 236
    I've just ordered 3 of these, they look good and a great price.
    http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehs ... ure%60JNYA

    Neil
    Trek Fuel EX8
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I have a Maxxraxx, mounts off a towbar, single hanging rail for the top tube and takes 4 bikes.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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