Recommend a bike rack for Hyundai i30
Kerbdog
Posts: 68
Hi,
I am in the market for a bike rack for my Hyundai i30 but unsure which will work best.
The rack will be not be used a lot (couple of times a month to Hamsterly which is about 10 miles away), and i would prefer to take it off the car when not in use. Will potentially be used to take 2 or 3 bikes on holiday.
I do not have a tow bar and am not looking to fit one as i dont intend to keep the car for a long time.
I do not have roof bars either but would be more open to investing in these as opposed to a tow bar as they can always be sold on when i change cars, but even then the cost is a bit prohibitive for minimal use.
I would prefer a clip on the boot type rack. I have done a bit of reading up and the Saris Bones seems to be very popular. My only concern is visibility of the lights (number plate is low down on bumper) when the rack is loaded up, not so much for small journeys but definitely for a holiday abroad. If i had to also get a light board for this option i may as well either get the roof rails or tow bar fitted!
Is there a secure rear mounted rack that works with the i30 that lifts the bikes high enough so not to obscure the lights. From what i can tell the lighting configuration on the i30 is very similar to a circa 2008 Mondeo Estate (spent the whole commute studying the lighting arrangements on cars).
So what all all you i30 drivers using to transport your bikes?
Any and all help greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Rob
I am in the market for a bike rack for my Hyundai i30 but unsure which will work best.
The rack will be not be used a lot (couple of times a month to Hamsterly which is about 10 miles away), and i would prefer to take it off the car when not in use. Will potentially be used to take 2 or 3 bikes on holiday.
I do not have a tow bar and am not looking to fit one as i dont intend to keep the car for a long time.
I do not have roof bars either but would be more open to investing in these as opposed to a tow bar as they can always be sold on when i change cars, but even then the cost is a bit prohibitive for minimal use.
I would prefer a clip on the boot type rack. I have done a bit of reading up and the Saris Bones seems to be very popular. My only concern is visibility of the lights (number plate is low down on bumper) when the rack is loaded up, not so much for small journeys but definitely for a holiday abroad. If i had to also get a light board for this option i may as well either get the roof rails or tow bar fitted!
Is there a secure rear mounted rack that works with the i30 that lifts the bikes high enough so not to obscure the lights. From what i can tell the lighting configuration on the i30 is very similar to a circa 2008 Mondeo Estate (spent the whole commute studying the lighting arrangements on cars).
So what all all you i30 drivers using to transport your bikes?
Any and all help greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Rob
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