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rear bike rack advice

  • 26-02-2016 10:16pm
    #1
    Delboy007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭


    Hi

    can anyone advice the best rear bike rack for a road bike. I will be using it to go to diff event around ireland, up to 200 km distances.
    what one that will be safe on d back and not fall off; as my bike is worth alot of money.

    I have a V polo

    budget 70 to 150 ero


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  • #2
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Saris Bones Solo. €50 from most places. Highly recommended. I had one but it doesn't fit my current saloon car and so sold it and bought a Saris Bones 2 bike carrier.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/saris-bones-solo-one-bike-car-rack/


  • #3
    Delboy007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 454 ✭✭Delboy007


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    Saris Bones Solo. €50 from most places. Highly recommended. I had one but it doesn't fit my current saloon car and so sold it and bought a Saris Bones 2 bike carrier.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/saris-bones-solo-one-bike-car-rack/

    would this rack be ok for a carbon bike?


  • #4
    Maidhci
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 866 ✭✭✭Maidhci


    Yes, it is suitable for a carbon bike. You should check out the vehicle fit guide, available on the Saris website, for suitability for various versions of Polo etc. etc. I use a Saris Bones 2 and can vouch for its stability, safety, ease-of-assembly etc. etc. Although I use it to carry only one bike, I opted for this model rather than the Solo due to the fact that the Solo does not have anti-sway straps (side-straps), which the Bones does. It is possible that this would not be an issue and just me being over-cautious! The Saris Bones 2 retails at approx. €125 - €130, which is still within your budget.


  • #5
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,373 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    I have a the bike rack which is probably the best bike rack I've used, if it fits your particular car.

    They aren't very adjustable and usually fit hatchbacks best. I had mine on a vw golf.

    It's a thule 9103

    http://www.thule.com/en/ie/products/carriers-and-racks/bike-carriers/rear-door-mounted-bike-carriers/thule-clipon-9103-_-910301

    Very sturdy and no need for straps etc it clamps onto the boot lid.

    I'd recommend it anyway.

    Im thinking of selling so if you're interested I'll make up an ad and price and get back to you.


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