Bike in a Cayman S
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Has anyone managed to get an adult bike in the back of a Cayman S?
This may be the most stupid question ever, but I guess if you take the wheels off, the pedals and handle bars, the frame may fit across the two levels in the back?
Two of us are driving to the Alps, and one bike is already there, so we only need to take one with us. There may be a possibility of sourcing a set of wheels whilst we are there also, making less to take.
The alternative is to go the whole way in a people carrier...... not my idea of fun
Anyone managed this......?
This may be the most stupid question ever, but I guess if you take the wheels off, the pedals and handle bars, the frame may fit across the two levels in the back?
Two of us are driving to the Alps, and one bike is already there, so we only need to take one with us. There may be a possibility of sourcing a set of wheels whilst we are there also, making less to take.
The alternative is to go the whole way in a people carrier...... not my idea of fun
Anyone managed this......?
I have been meaning to try but haven't got around to it yet.
If you 100% need to do it the roof rack + bike holder is your safest bet.
I'm reasonably confident that if you fully disassemble it you will get it all inside somehow, if it'll fit with just the wheels off I sort of doubt.
If you 100% need to do it the roof rack + bike holder is your safest bet.
I'm reasonably confident that if you fully disassemble it you will get it all inside somehow, if it'll fit with just the wheels off I sort of doubt.
Edited by FisiP1 on Thursday 1st March 19:45
I get a bike and all my kit into the Spyder leaving the cabin completely empty - HOWEVER - it goes in STRIPPED, and I mean bare - frame in the rear boot with my pump and my kit + handlebars, stand, tools, wheels and cranks in the front.
12 minutes at the track to put it all together + a load of piss-taking - but it goes in, and thats the objective.
My track bike is a 49cm frame and my road bike is a 45cm and they only just fit AND the only way the wheels go in the front boot is with the tyres let down LOL.
Khushy
12 minutes at the track to put it all together + a load of piss-taking - but it goes in, and thats the objective.
My track bike is a 49cm frame and my road bike is a 45cm and they only just fit AND the only way the wheels go in the front boot is with the tyres let down LOL.
Khushy
The geometry of bikes vary so it may be possible but I've never managed to get any of my bikes (58") or even my wife's (52") in the back no matter what bits are removed. The gap between the upper and lower levels of the boot is too small. I can recommend the roof bars/bike racks though. Have done several Pyrenean and Alpine trips with two bikes on the roof - no problems whatsoever.
I wouldn't fancy the same trips in a people carrier. If it's just the one trip, can you borrow a set of roof bars?
Sam
I wouldn't fancy the same trips in a people carrier. If it's just the one trip, can you borrow a set of roof bars?
Sam
Fat Albert said:
Upgrade to a front-runner?
Quick release front wheel and it goes in with room to spare!
That looks a really easy fit!Quick release front wheel and it goes in with room to spare!
I don't really want to get a bike rack or bars if I can help it, so I will give it a go over the weekend.
Thanks for your help everyone.
We are on our way down to ride up Mont Ventoux, I really wanted my Cayman there as well, so hopefully this can happen!
I run a Cayman S and yes, you can easily get a bike in.
I can fit road or mountain bike in.
Big blanket/ dust sheet to protect the car and frame, Pedals off and seatpost out (latter not always necessary with the road bike). I find it best to lay the frame diagoanally with rear mech at the back of the car, nearest the bumper. With my road bike I find the drop bars can be an awkward fit just behind the seat, so loosen the stem plate so the bars can twist to fit in. You can then lay one wheel on top of the frame, and put the other in the front boot. Plenty of room left to fit clothes/ shoes etc.
Its also easier if you take off the privacy guard thing attached to the bootlid.
Enjoy the Ventoux...I'm doing L'Etape 2 in the summer
N
I can fit road or mountain bike in.
Big blanket/ dust sheet to protect the car and frame, Pedals off and seatpost out (latter not always necessary with the road bike). I find it best to lay the frame diagoanally with rear mech at the back of the car, nearest the bumper. With my road bike I find the drop bars can be an awkward fit just behind the seat, so loosen the stem plate so the bars can twist to fit in. You can then lay one wheel on top of the frame, and put the other in the front boot. Plenty of room left to fit clothes/ shoes etc.
Its also easier if you take off the privacy guard thing attached to the bootlid.
Enjoy the Ventoux...I'm doing L'Etape 2 in the summer
N
Raitzi said:
left98204 said:
That looks a really easy fit!
Yep, but that looks like 944.In seriousness the practicality of the 944 is causing me an issue when looking for a replacement, as I do just sling the bike in to meet my mates for our Sunday morning 25-miler, and there aren't that many 2+2 sports cars that will do that!
So it comes down to a choice of 968 or 928 really....
Maersk said:
Out of interest can you get skis in?
I know cut them in half and put them in the frunk.......
But can you ? In the back?
Yes you can. Put a cloth over the 'handle' thing between and just behind the seats. Then lay the skis, bases down, side by side. You can get a couple of sets in like this. I do this when I am going up to Glenshee or Cairngorm for the day.I know cut them in half and put them in the frunk.......
But can you ? In the back?
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