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Bike rack query

  • 27-05-2009 7:47am
    #1
    boxty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭


    Hi, I'm looking to buy a bike rack for my car, a 2000 Audi A3 (a hatchback with no towbar). I don't envisage the rack getting heavy use, probably 2 road bikes every 2nd weekend or so, but would like if it had the capacity to hold 3 bikes securely. I'd also like if it could be fitted/removed quicky and didn't take up too much space if store in the boot when not in use. I've identified the Hollywood Express (€60) and Hollywood F1 (€66) on the CRC website as 2 possible contenders.

    Does anybody have experience of these racks? Do they fit an Audi A3 (I'm awaiting a response from Hollywood and CRC)?

    I'd appreciate any advice or recommendations.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    If it's any use to you I will be getting shot of my bike rack in the very near future.I use it on my MPV no problem (is designed for saloon).It has taken 3 big heavy bikes down to France without any probs and recently brought mine,RobFowls and another down to Naas and back.I have put stronger straps on it from last years hols.let me know if your interested.If you are I eill hook it up and take a pic for ya.It should fit your A3 no prob.


  • #3
    Stark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,083 ✭✭✭✭Stark


    They say the F1 works on hatchbacks but I didn't have much luck the last time I tried. It works much better with saloons.


  • #4
    bcmf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭bcmf


    This is the one I have.But I put some longer/stronger straps on
    http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_6599.htm


  • #5
    Jawgap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,297 ✭✭✭✭Jawgap


    I've got this on the roof (you need roof bars) and I got one of these for carting the kids bikes around.

    Got them both through Halfords who also fitted the roof-mounted one for me. Pricey, but I thought they were worth it.

    The towbar one takes three bikes with a little bit of fiddling and takes two bikes very comfortably.


  • #6
    lafors
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,317 ✭✭✭lafors


    bcmf wrote: »
    This is the one I have.But I put some longer/stronger straps on
    http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/58_6599.htm

    I'll take it off you if you've still got it? Looking for one myself.
    How much are you looking for it? Are you in Dublin?


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