[SamT]

Got a new car and my old rack...

a bit like this one..



trashed the paintwork.

Wanting a new bike rack and wondering if anyone has any knowledge.

Not into roof bar ones as we have a roof box for camping trips with the kids, so bikes need to be on the back.

Towbar mounted ones ?? need 4 bike spaces so was thinking about something like this...

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/car-specific-accessories/buzz_rack_moose_4_bike_tow_ball_carrier_no_brh204/Qx%40w%2C6M42VAwp3%40Rb%7B~cC4ure5u%7D%7Do

The thule ones look good (I was inspecting various options at whinlatter the other day whilst trying not to look too dodgy) -

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/car-specific-accessories/thule_euroclassic_g6_3_to_4_bike_tilting_carrier_no_929/Qx%40w%2C6M42VAwp3%40Rb%7B~cC4ure5xbIp%7DV9NXhKmgO%602NM0%60C%40

but by god do they cost some money!! bit out of my price range.

So.. any beta much appreciated.

[lurcher]

Have a look at the Atera Strada which is a towbar mount that tilts back and takes 3-4 bikes.   I've got one.  Its expensive  (£350?) but really good and easy to load , not as much £ as the Thule one you linked and stows away small enough when not using.   

Its useful being able to open boot of an estate with bikes loaded.

But you need a towbar...

[chris j]

I have the 2 bike version of the Atera. It's been faultless for me for the last 5 years or so, highly recommended!