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Platform Bike Carriers

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  • 01-03-2016 12:25pm
    #1
    Wacky Ducky
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,
    Can anyone please give me some advice on a platform bike carrier (towbar mounted) suitable for 4 bikes.
    I have looked at the Thule version (expensive), Witter (cant find a price) Halfords and there is an Irish company McCabes towbars who do a version.
    Any advice, Tips are most welcome.
    Many thanks
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    #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    I have the Halfords 4 bike version, I find it great, took it to the South of France with 4 bikes on it and no problems during the 2500km trip.
    It doesn't have the flip down function. In saying that I doubt that you could flip any carrier with bikes attached down far enough to clear the rear door of an estate or Hatchback and even if you did flip it down lifting it back into position could be very hard with 4 bikes attached.
    Use a proper 19mm spanner to attach it instead of the cheap one supplied and it locks in place very securely.
    Look for a sale and you can pick them up quite reasonably.


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    macadam
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Wacky Ducky wrote: »
    Hi,
    Can anyone please give me some advice on a platform bike carrier (towbar mounted) suitable for 4 bikes.
    I have looked at the Thule version (expensive), Witter (cant find a price) Halfords and there is an Irish company McCabes towbars who do a version.
    Any advice, Tips are most welcome.
    Many thanks

    PM sent to you..


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