roof rack but...

1) Don't drive under low barriers before checking the height. Stupid i know but i know someone who did!
2) Get roof bars designed specifically for the make of car rather than multi-fit ones from Halfords. Again i know someone where the lot came off in a high wind on the A1!

Disadvantages of having them on the back are
1) loads of crap thrown up from the road
2) security - much easier to nick
3) police - many will nick drivers where the lights and plate are obscured
4) other drivers - just need someone to misjudge and drive into the bikes from behind and ?100's of damage - again I know situations where it has happened.

Posted By: robert_rosario on May 10th 2013 at 13:46:05

Message Thread

FAO cyclisty people - what is the best way to transport bikes on a car? (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 10:38:13
- roof rack but... (General Chat) - robert_rosario, May 10, 13:46:05
- Yeah thought about that but not got a towbar yet. Prob will have by the time I need (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 11:58:57
- On the roof (General Chat) - milkyjoe, May 10, 11:48:58
  - Oh, ok. (n/m) (General Chat) - milkyjoe, May 10, 12:08:08
  - The man's an arse (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, May 10, 11:56:03
- If you have a tow-ball, then you can get good, stable back racks (General Chat) - Mecagoenti, May 10, 11:34:37
- Roof is best. More secure and less movement. Just don't go cheap on the rack. (n/m) (General Chat) - tommytwobikes, May 10, 11:06:02
  - How many bikes do you have Tommy? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, May 10, 11:08:22
    - We all know the answer to this... (n/m) (General Chat) - I Am Hoot, May 10, 11:23:52
      - is it 71/2? (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 11:24:28
        
        four bikes (n/m) (General Chat) - tommytwobikes, May 10, 11:32:11
- Replace your car's wheels with those of the bike (General Chat) - duke of york, May 10, 10:54:02
- Strapped to the front of the car.... (General Chat) - yellowman, May 10, 10:48:21
  - i like the idea of monting each car wheel on a bike...so a bike at each corner (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, May 10, 10:49:53
- Shove it in an envelope and post it to where you're going. (n/m) (General Chat) - harry boulders, May 10, 10:48:06
- Tricky, you must have a sensible opinion. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 10:47:48
- I'd tow it behind the car, (General Chat) - I Am Hoot, May 10, 10:41:53
  - roof rack T (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, May 10, 10:48:40
    - Cheers mate, roof rack it'll be. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 11:23:58
  - That is an option, I can borrow a trailer with a bike rack attachment but don't fancy it (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 10:43:59
    - just use a bit of rope, (General Chat) - I Am Hoot, May 10, 11:21:39
    - i love my tow bar.... (General Chat) - Cheltenham_Canary, May 10, 10:57:06
      - Yep will def get one soon. (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 11:23:15
- Why not transport your car on the bike? (n/m) (General Chat) - duke of york, May 10, 10:39:54
  - I don't know the answer to that I'm afraid (n/m) (General Chat) - CB41, May 10, 10:42:34

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