In-car Bike rack

alpineaddict
alpineaddict Posts: 247
edited August 2012 in Road general
Thinking of buying this...

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/25900/Min ... -Rack.html

Anyone got one, or thoughts of alternative racks for similar price..? Would rather it be in-car as I want the bikes in the back of my T4...

:D

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  • snoopsmydogg
    snoopsmydogg Posts: 1,110
    can you not do the same with ratchet straps and a piece of wood? not sure about the T4 but would have thought most vans would have tie down points.

    £95 seems a little OTT for a floor clamp.
  • alpineaddict
    alpineaddict Posts: 247
    I have just had the whole back re carpeted... It did have bolts for tying motorbikes down but I hated the look of them as they were permanent... Ripped them all out... I like this idea as it is a solution that can go in and out when needed, and no need for bolts etc...

    Just wondered if anyone had one and could let me know if it's ok... If I had a car I would spend this+ for a bike rack (and have done, if anyone wants a Saris Bones 2 in great nic at a fraction of 'new' price :D )

    Thx anyhow buddy...
  • fish156
    fish156 Posts: 496
    alpineaddict wrote:
    Anyone got one, or thoughts of alternative racks for similar price..?
    Yes, I've got one.
    snoopsmydogg wrote:
    can you not do the same with ratchet straps and a piece of wood?
    ...
    £95 seems a little OTT for a floor clamp.
    A Heath Robinson solution is probably OK for occassional use, but I tend to cart my bike around once or twice a week and am very happy with the Minoura rack.
  • lakeland
    lakeland Posts: 76
    This would be epic in my van! I think I might just make one to save a few ££
  • alpineaddict
    alpineaddict Posts: 247
    fish156 wrote:
    alpineaddict wrote:
    Anyone got one, or thoughts of alternative racks for similar price..?
    Yes, I've got one.
    snoopsmydogg wrote:
    can you not do the same with ratchet straps and a piece of wood?
    ...
    £95 seems a little OTT for a floor clamp.
    A Heath Robinson solution is probably OK for occassional use, but I tend to cart my bike around once or twice a week and am very happy with the Minoura rack.

    Thx for this. Can you tell me if the device for holding the front wheel comes with it?
  • fish156
    fish156 Posts: 496
    alpineaddict wrote:
    Thx for this. Can you tell me if the device for holding the front wheel comes with it?
    No, it's extra.
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Screw a couple of Elite San Remo roof-bar carriers to a piece of 4x2
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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