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Best bike rack/holder

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Best bike rack/holder

Post by ayat » Sun Nov 27, 2011 7:42 pm

Just wanted to know opinions on best solution. I don't like the racks that go on the boot but want to securely fit to roof. Seen a funky winch system which lifts the bike from the ground and holds it vertical on the roof. Quite expensive, the parts guy said u can get a bike holder for the roof , anyone had any experience.

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Post by shadrack » Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:01 pm

do you have a towbar? i have a smart little reack that fits to the ball on the towbar so the rack and bike is knowhere near the paint
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Post by bonerp » Mon Nov 28, 2011 8:22 pm

i use mont blanc baracuda racks on the roof but Im impressed with this :

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Post by x555 » Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:41 pm

I use a thule set up roof bars and carriers and can't fault it....though it does help if you are over 6 foot tall mind ;) ....it's a long way up there :lol:
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The racks llok pretty good on the x imo
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Re: Best bike rack/holder

Post by Sanj » Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:11 pm

[quote=""x555""]though it does help if you are over 6 foot tall mind ;)[/quote]

No chance then 5hep! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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