Bike Carrier for Small Hatchbacks

Thargor

Hi, buying my first car soon and didn't know whether to put this in Motors or Cycling but went with cycling as I think they'd laugh at me in Motors if I said the ability to carry a roadbike on the back was a dealbreaker

It is though, so can a bike carrier be got for any car? Ill probably end up with either a Fiesta or a Micra. A carrier on the back that is as I wouldnt be able to relax with the bike standing up straight on a roofrack if one of those would even fit on a small car.

What other options are there if not? Quick release front wheel and put it in the back seat? Thanks.

Grassey

Check out the saris bones range.

I'm using the bones 3 on a polo

List of compatible cars here

https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=7nHtUpqLPKX17AbdAg&url=http://www.evanscycles.com/product_document/file/2bf/48c/e61/2527/2013-saris-fit-guide.pdf&cd=4&ved=0CC8QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNHZX-BkjY-6YEbpVXL5CiNHW6iJZg&sig2=70lWjcad6tnJBGFF8rB9ag

Thargor

Beautiful design but that price makes it option of last resort, thanks for the tip though as they do fit nearly all Micras and I will get one if it comes to it, one of those on the back would actually improve the aesthetics of the cars Ive been looking at...

Anyone ever get one of the Aldi/Lidl racks on a small car?

Eircom_Sucks

Check out buzzrack

Super Freak

I borrowed one of these for a trip to France.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=11168

Two bikes onboard and hundreds of kilometers and the bikes didn't move an inch and were unmarked.

Returned home and bought one for myself. I've used on saloons, estates and hatchbacks. Strongly recommended.

Brian?

I drive a golf and stick the bike in the back seat.

No Pants

Brian? wrote: »

I drive a golf and stick the bike in the back seat.

That's what I've done in the past. Drop the wheels out and fitting a bike into a hatchback is a piece of cake.

Thargor

Too much of a pain in the ass if you have to do the back wheel aswell though.

Brian?

Thargor wrote: »

Too much of a pain in the ass if you have to do the back wheel aswell though.

You don't, just the front wheel. Mine is a large bike as well, 58cm.

cdaly_

Cycle to the viewing and first check is will the bike fit. If not, cycle away home again...

Colonel Panic

Super Freak wrote: »

I borrowed one of these for a trip to France.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=11168

Two bikes onboard and hundreds of kilometers and the bikes didn't move an inch and were unmarked.

Returned home and bought one for myself. I've used on saloons, estates and hatchbacks. Strongly recommended.

I've got one of these and it's pretty decent. Three bikes seems a bit optimistic if you're hauling mountain bikes though.

2 Wheels Good

I have the Thule 9103 on my Golf. Tidy rack that fits on quickly and solidly once set up right. They've a fit guide here so you can see what the options are for fiestas/micras etc.

JMcL

+1 on the Bones 3. It was about my only option for a Focus (even then not officially, but it does work)

Easy to mount, looks great, and most importantly rock solid. The only downside as you've noticed is the price, though it's worth shopping around.

Grassey

Bones 3 reduced to €125 on probikekit

omri

Grassey wrote: »

Bones 3 reduced to €125 on probikekit

Yeah, back seat is free, I managed to fit 2 bikes in with front wheels off.

zl1whqvjs75cdy

Have a Fiesta and the bike fits grand in the back seat with the wheel off.

thekooman

ive used one of these Hollywood Express 3 bike car rack for a good few years. 80 euro. never marked a bike but i put a glove on the pedal so as it doesn't mark the car. have used on saloons and hatches.
brought 2 bikes from Mayo to Waterford and not an issue.

http://www.marreybikes.com/bike-car-racks/22-express-3.html

joe50

provided the back seat is down, mine fits in with the front wheel on.. turn the front wheel down behind the front seats, and there should be no bother..

actually much easier to fit bikes in a hatchback than in some of the bigger cars

Micilin Muc

Toyota Yaris is big enough for my bike to fit inside too.

TychoCaine

The Opel Corsa had an optional factory fit bike rack. I'm sure they're as rare as hen's teeth 2nd hand, but it looks like a really neat solution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA4HaKthwcs