Buying a Bike Rack for the Car - Advice sought

DrGroove

Hey Gang,

I am buying a Bike Rack for the car.

Needs to have at least room for two bikes, possibly three.

I drive an old 1995 BMW - no roof rack on it nore do I want one. Like to get something that means I am safe in knowing that the bikes won't spill off :eek:
when I'm driving down a good road at 80km's an hour.

Ta in advance

Morgan

Do you have a tow bar? Would you consider fitting one?

Tow-bar mounted racks are much more convenient than the strap-on variety. Quick and easy to attach and don't damage the cars bodywork. Check out Thule models.

DrGroove

No Tow Bar and I would've thought that fitting one would be an expensive operation!

dcRoadie

Towbar will probably cost about €250. If you're carrying 3 bikes though it'd be worth it.

Call these guys.

Malcolm's Caravans Ltd

10 Wynnefield rd 6 Co. Dublin

• (01)4975713

ednwireland

i've got thule roof bars and 3 bike carriers and i drove from england to ireland and all over ireland and never lost one i think roof racks are much safer than tailgate or boot fitted racks (how much weight do you think your boot hinges are designed to take over the weight of your boot ?although i do think the manufacturers may have done something about this dont hear of tailgates falling off as much these days)
so it would be roof bars or towbar rack for me.

also tailgate/ bootlid racks the bikes tend to rub against each other and your paintwork.

scottreynolds

DrGroove wrote: »

I drive an old 1995 BMW

Crickey 1995 -- I'd just mount weld some steel plates directly to the car and strap the bike on.... Just kidding. I got a boot mounted one for two mountain bikes and it works grand. Haven't used it much though and not really for long distance. I'm going to get a tow bar mounted on or roof racks soon though cuse they are safer. TowBar works well cause you can keep the bike in race ready condition.

unionman

OP, I have a boot mounted 3 bike rack suitable for a saloon car that I could sell you at a very reasonable price. I no longer use it as as my new car can't take the old rack, I want to get a roof mount instead.

It's a bit like this one.

PM me if this is of any interest.

DrGroove

Hi Unionman - I am defintely insterested in taking a look at this - no longer requried bike rack.

I've attempted to PM you twice but am new to this mullarkey and not sure if
they got through.

PM me and I will respond with me phone number and we can arrange a viewing.

Thanks

Hungrycol

Careful here guys. There's quite a barny going on about selling stuff on boards that isn't on adverts. Immediate Ban and 10 lashings IIFC.

unionman

PM answered.

I checked the charter and fear I may have strayed from the ground rules on this one. I can only plead innocence and promise it won't happen again.:o