Bike onto car roof...how?
roundthebend
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Looking at getting a Mont Blanc Scott roof carrier for my MTB but concerned about how to get the bike up there. Car is a Skoda Octavia estate with the rails and bars.
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eeeer pick it up..... if you're short, open the door and stand on the sill/kickplate area0
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I use the gift of arms. If you don't have any arms, borrow some.Uncompromising extremist0
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ricardo_smooth wrote:eeeer pick it up..... if you're short, open the door and stand on the sill/kickplate area
Or have a small folding ladder in the boot."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Let your car tyres down?
Or these
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Cat With No Tail wrote:
Got it.
Obviously, it's going to be a lot easier than I imagine. I like the sensible idea of a small folding ladder.0 -
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roundthebend wrote:Cat With No Tail wrote:
Got it.
Obviously, it's going to be a lot easier than I imagine. I like the sensible idea of a small folding ladder.
I ain't tall and the car is a tad over height
Good racks do make It easier."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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I'll confess that I've got one of those little aluminium step ladders with 3 steps as I've got a people carrier that makes it tricky to get a bike on top on your own without a few wobbles.roundthebend wrote:Got it.
Obviously, it's going to be a lot easier than I imagine. I like the sensible idea of a small folding ladder."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
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I use one of these - a Scenic is a bit tall for comfort otherwise, especially if you are loading 4 bikes on the roof.
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roundthebend wrote:Looking at getting a Mont Blanc Scott roof carrier for my MTB but concerned about how to get the bike up there. Car is a Skoda Octavia estate with the rails and bars.
I'm only about 5'7" and I don't have any issues lifting my bikes onto the roof of my car, If I was any shorter I think I might try the stool/steps/standing on the door sill but for now the floor is good enough 8)
Once you've done it a few times you'll soon find the easiest way to load/unload your bike.0
