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Suitable bike carrier for saloon

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  • 17-02-2019 7:21pm
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    Wailin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,407 ✭✭✭


    I just signed up for the bike to work scheme and went for a merida scultura 300. Good choice for starting out folks?

    Anyway, I have a saloon car and am looking for a good, stable bike carrier that can take 3 bikes. I do have a hitch as well if that makes the options easier, which I'm guessing it does. Not really interested in roof mounted holders at all. Cheers :)


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    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,258 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bike-racks/towbar-mounted-bike-racks

    3 different types here.
    I've been using the cheapest option for years but only for two bikes. No problems so far.


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    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    If you have a hitch, use it. Much faster to install and more stable


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    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    The scissors type rack is very handy to keep in the boot full-time. Takes up minimal space and does the job nicely. You do need to have a trailer light bar if you have multiple bikes up.
    The platform type rack takes up a lot more storage space but is maybe handier on long trips and typically has lights built in. It often tilts to allow boot access while loaded.

    The scissors rack is much quicker to deploy (~15 sec).


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    Ray Bloody Purchase
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Ray Bloody Purchase


    Use one with the hitch. I can't advise which one, but it is the handiest option. I don't have a hitch and use one with straps that's a pain in the hole to get on and off.

    My auld has a hitch on his car and it's incredibly easy to use and convenient with the scissors type rack.


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    wheelo01
    Registered Users Posts: 679 ✭✭✭wheelo01


    I have just changed car to a hatchback and my current saloon type three bike carrier doesn't fit, so I have one for sale, if you are Dublin based you can even just try it out to see if that style suits you.


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    plodder
    Registered Users Posts: 7,128 ✭✭✭plodder


    kenmc wrote: »
    If you have a hitch, use it. Much faster to install and more stable
    .. faster, more stable and (the deal clincher for me) no part of the carrier or any bike carried there on, touches the precious paint work ...


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    wheelo01
    Registered Users Posts: 679 ✭✭✭wheelo01


    473585.jpg

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    473587.jpg

    This is the rack I was mentioning


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    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    plodder wrote: »
    .. faster, more stable and (the deal clincher for me) no part of the carrier or any bike carried there on, touches the precious paint work ...
    Wait, what? You care about your car? Pfft.


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    plodder
    Registered Users Posts: 7,128 ✭✭✭plodder


    kenmc wrote: »
    Wait, what? You care about your car? Pfft.
    It's actually my wife's car. The deal was me being allowed to put bikes on it. :pac:


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    Ray Bloody Purchase
    Closed Accounts Posts: 689 ✭✭✭Ray Bloody Purchase


    wheelo01 wrote: »
    473585.jpg



    This is the rack I was mentioning

    I got something like that from Halfords and the foam pads moved whilst i was transporting a bike and the boot got scratched.

    They basically moved closer together and the bare edge of the rack was laying down on the boot.


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    wheelo01
    Registered Users Posts: 679 ✭✭✭wheelo01


    In the couple of years I've owned it, it has never moved, thankfully.
    I've never tried move the pads, but during any handling, they have never moved.


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