Bike Carrier

[spdpug98]

After going out and buying some new bikes for me & the Missus, we now need to transport them around.

I am after some advice on what make of rear bike rack I should be looking for, I was looking at a Thule Backpac recently on Ebay but did not win it. What other makes should I consider I am really looking for something that will fit on the back of the car not on the roof.

[BadgerBenji]

Hollywood, available from all good independant bicycle shops. They are well made, with a good range of fitting options.

What car do you want to fit the rack to?

[spdpug98]

BadgerBenji said:

Hollywood, available from all good independant bicycle shops. They are well made, with a good range of fitting options.

What car do you want to fit the rack to?

A new VW Passat estate

Edited by spdpug98 on Monday 12th February 10:57

[BadgerBenji]

A Hollywood rack should fit that no problem.

Don't try and go cheap on a bike rack, i have seen some very badly fitted racks with inadequate padding leaving a badly scratched boot.

If the bike shop wont show you how to fit it, try another bike shop.

[Carl-H]

Why cant you just put it in the boot. The car is big enough

[spdpug98]

Carl-H said:

Why cant you just put it in the boot. The car is big enough

Because we have 2 bikes a baby trailer (sad I know) and I don't fancy having to keep taking the wheels off all the time, plus we are off to Centre Parcs soon and will have luggage in the boot

Edited by spdpug98 on Monday 12th February 12:02