Pipsqueak Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Thule is more than twice the price of a Strides rack. I have QR and 15mm axle bikes, it takes them all. Kids bikes included.
Ryan's dad Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Check out the web page www.strides.co.za , you tell Mark what you want to put on the trailer and he makes it happen.
JoeyK Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I opted for the Holdfast setup. 2 Top Runners mounted on the roof-rack which in turn is fitted to the trailer with their Gutter Extrusions kit. Works like a charm especially since you don't have take off the wheels on each bicycle. You realise the value of this after a long tiring ride with beer goggles setting in from some cold ones at the finish. I carry 4 full size mountain bikes without a problem and the whole jobby can be removed in minutes from the trailer. I got the entire setup from Cyclehouse in Pretoria. Speak to Anton he'll give you a good deal. Hi Woolf, how much did this set you back. I am in the market for a trailer bike carrier as well. I have the Thule ball clip carrier, so with the trailer hooked i managed to add another ball to the back of the trailer, but soon came to realise that the trailer bounces to much at the back. Not worth the risk though. My cruiser has a long shaft for the ball hook, i might be able to put the extra ball between the cruiser and the venter, but then i will have to be carefull when turning as the wheels of the bicyccles and the trailer might connect. I had to leave my mtds at home and havent been training for two weeks because of these issues.
BarHugger Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Hi Woolf, how much did this set you back. I am in the market for a trailer bike carrier as well. I have the Thule ball clip carrier, so with the trailer hooked i managed to add another ball to the back of the trailer, but soon came to realise that the trailer bounces to much at the back. Not worth the risk though. My cruiser has a long shaft for the ball hook, i might be able to put the extra ball between the cruiser and the venter, but then i will have to be carefull when turning as the wheels of the bicyccles and the trailer might connect. I had to leave my mtds at home and havent been training for two weeks because of these issues. Did the following for my 1300km trip to the coast. Three MTB directly behind vehicle, so wind drag is less. Raised ball with drop plate for bike carrier. Removed nose cone from Venter and fitted extra ball on extension. No problem with turn circle. Loaded trailer in such a way that there is approximately 15kg weight on coupler. Enough space between carrier and trailer for trailer to move both left-right and up (as when going through ditch). Did not feel the extra stuff behind the vehicle and averaged fuel consumption of 8.7l/100km (11 hour trip). Return trip the same. Edited January 1, 2014 by BarHugger Pants Boy 1
JoeyK Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Did the following for my 1300km trip to the coast. Three MTB directly behind vehicle, so wind drag is less. Raised ball with drop plate for bike carrier. Removed nose cone from Venter and fitted extra ball on extension. No problem with turn circle. Loaded trailer in such a way that there is approximately 15kg weight on coupler. Enough space between carrier and trailer for trailer to move both left-right and up (as when going through ditch). Did not feel the extra stuff behind the vehicle and averaged fuel consumption of 8.7l/100km (11 hour trip). Return trip the same. Hi Bar Hugger, It makes sense to remove the cone of the venter. OT: whAt car do you drive? This is good consumption for the bikes and a venter.
BarHugger Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 Hi Bar Hugger, It makes sense to remove the cone of the venter. OT: whAt car do you drive? This is good consumption for the bikes and a venter. PM sent
andyjs Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I recently bought one from Speedy outlet....5 bike rack mounted on top of Venter trailer...it's powder coated white and works like a bomb!! Price ~R3050-00 all inclusive... Took tghe bikes on the worst road in SA!!! en route to cederberg....bikes survived perfectly!!!Hi please let me know which Speedy you went to as they are indiviually owned and dont all carry this type of product
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