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the shizzle => shootin' the shit => two wheel spiel => Topic started by: SamT on June 14, 2014, 04:01:15 pm
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Got a new car and my old rack...
a bit like this one..
(http://images.esellerpro.com/2475/I/746/0/bikeCarrier-2bikes-30kgKMSWM02.jpg)
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 (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 (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.
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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...
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I have the 2 bike version of the Atera. It's been faultless for me for the last 5 years or so, highly recommended!