PappaBear Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 Hey guys! I am thinking of getting a bike rack. Money is an issue, and with my car not having a tow bar, I am considering a strap on. Would you advise me against this? One of my cycling buddies said he'd rather take the bike apart each time! Is strap on bike racks really so unreliable? Thanx! J
AndreZA Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 I've had a strap on carrier of 12 years now and no problem carrying the bike. BUT, I do have a ding in my boot lid where it rests on. Mine is a no-name brand one. Maybe the Thules are better.
Mudsimus Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 Get the holdfast boot carrier. They are cheap and works great.
cyclenut Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 shame on all of you: I'd never admit to having a strap on - or a ding in my boot-lid for that matter.
Mudsimus Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 I'd never admit to having a strap on - or a ding in my boot-lid for that matter. Thats what happens when you get a cheap or wrong size "strap on"...
Red Zone Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 you will almost certainly ding / scratch your car, rather take the bike apart it is probably quicker than straping the rack on the car.
RockCoach Posted December 19, 2007 Posted December 19, 2007 I use a Thule "Clip On" bike rack. I avoid strap ons... It almost stays on permanently. No problems with scratching because I use short pieces of tyre liners to protect the boot where the rack clips on.
ErnestoC Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 You can take your bike apart every time, but then you risk of scratching something else inside the car or soling the upholstery with grime. No easy answer, IMHO.
Chrispy Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Thule strap on . R1000 at Sportsman Warehouse. Brilliant
hot stuff Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Hey guys!I am thinking of getting a bike rack. Money is an issue' date=' and with my car not having a tow bar, I am considering a strap on.Would you advise me against this? One of my cycling buddies said he'd rather take the bike apart each time! Is strap on bike racks really so unreliable? Thanx!J[/quote'] Read this thread from november on the same topic https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=18605&KW=Topic: Thule 9105 and car damagehot stuff2007-12-31 17:44:59
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