Lotus Evora + Bike
Discussion
I am sure seeing the Topic title has probably caused a deep sigh after the Elise + bike rack topics of old but hopefully not.
For the past few years I have been driving/loving my Elise S2 whilst also pursuing my passion for cycling. Despite the curious looks at various events I have managed to fit a complete racing bike inside the Elise with the roof still on (significant dis-assembly required and passanger side fully taken up).
I am hoping to continue combining Lotus and bikes in the future in an Evora but the combination is essential. I was wondering if you were able to give your thoughts on whether you would be able to fit a bike forks/frame in the rear of an Evora +2 or 2+2 (possibly with seat post?)
I know that a certain German company has hard top bike rack mounts on their hard top models but I doubt this is an option on an Evora.
Your thoughts / comments will be appreciated before I get some funny looks turnign up at a local dealer with a bike in my hand to test....
(Also for the record I am not really interested in running 2 cars)
Thanks.
For the past few years I have been driving/loving my Elise S2 whilst also pursuing my passion for cycling. Despite the curious looks at various events I have managed to fit a complete racing bike inside the Elise with the roof still on (significant dis-assembly required and passanger side fully taken up).
I am hoping to continue combining Lotus and bikes in the future in an Evora but the combination is essential. I was wondering if you were able to give your thoughts on whether you would be able to fit a bike forks/frame in the rear of an Evora +2 or 2+2 (possibly with seat post?)
I know that a certain German company has hard top bike rack mounts on their hard top models but I doubt this is an option on an Evora.
Your thoughts / comments will be appreciated before I get some funny looks turnign up at a local dealer with a bike in my hand to test....
(Also for the record I am not really interested in running 2 cars)
Thanks.
Can you use this rack for at least parts of the bike, instead of putting skis on it? Maybe just take the front wheel off?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2346335.htm
Might be worth giving Silverstone a ring to see who makes it.
Or are you determined to get the bike inside the car (security, better mpg vs. hassle and risk of damaging the interior)?
Cheers
Jerry
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2346335.htm
Might be worth giving Silverstone a ring to see who makes it.
Or are you determined to get the bike inside the car (security, better mpg vs. hassle and risk of damaging the interior)?
Cheers
Jerry
Have you thought about the Saris Bones 3 bike carrier.
Looking at the back of my Evora I reckon with all the adjustment that you have it should fit pretty easily (was going to get one for my Clio RS so I could put the mountain bikes on the back).
I think the issue you will have with the Evora is that when you put the seat forward the access to the rear is a little bit difficult to get a bike in. I would definitely be worried about the pedals clipping either the Recaro's or the paint work going in.
I reckon you are probably better to fit it to the rear of the car rather than inside.
Cheers
George
Looking at the back of my Evora I reckon with all the adjustment that you have it should fit pretty easily (was going to get one for my Clio RS so I could put the mountain bikes on the back).
I think the issue you will have with the Evora is that when you put the seat forward the access to the rear is a little bit difficult to get a bike in. I would definitely be worried about the pedals clipping either the Recaro's or the paint work going in.
I reckon you are probably better to fit it to the rear of the car rather than inside.
Cheers
George
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