CPT_Yank Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Hi all. Bridge Cycles was recommended to me as a place to get a rack for the old VW Golf. I can't seem to locate their website anywhere. Anyone know?
Lucky Luke. Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Hi all. Bridge Cycles was recommended to me as a place to get a rack for the old VW Golf. I can't seem to locate their website anywhere. Anyone know? I thought the Thule shop was opposite there.. maybe not Bridge Cycles56 De Waal RoadDiep RiverCape Town7800Tel: 021 712 0974Fax: 021 712 4841Email: fayaz@iafrica.com Contact: Faza Opening times:Mon-Thurs: 09h30 - 19h00Fri: 09h30 - 12h00; 14h00 - 19h00Sat 09h00 - 15h00Sun closed
DJR Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 This is a real shop. Phone them & speak to a real person. Then go there and talk to real people and look at real stuff. Pay with (hopefully) real money and go home with a real bike rack. You'll find it refreshing after all the virtual stuff.
CPT_Yank Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 This is a real shop. Phone them & speak to a real person. Then go there and talk to real people and look at real stuff. Pay with (hopefully) real money and go home with a real bike rack. You'll find it refreshing after all the virtual stuff. I appreciate the useful response, DJR.
Eddy Gordo Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Give Revolution Cycles in Bree Street cape town a shout. They are Official Thule dealers. Speak to Sterling Snr, or Jnr
Kranswurm Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 There is a very good Thule shop next to Olympic Cycles in Lansdowne Road in Claremont
(Deon) Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Holdfast vs Thule.. hmmm I have two H'fast racks but look at Thule in envy. This while I drive around with bikes on the back with racks that I am actually happy with.. I wish I could understand this!? Must say the Holdfast was cheaper.. am I cheap?
Eddy Gordo Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Naa, man, If I could get away with a holdfast rack on my previous car then I would have. Thule are the only ones rated for gooseneck towbars.
Eugene Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Holdfast vs Thule.. hmmm I have two H'fast racks but look at Thule in envy. This while I drive around with bikes on the back with racks that I am actually happy with.. I wish I could understand this!? Must say the Holdfast was cheaper.. am I cheap? Holdfast does exactly what Thule does. It transports your bikes quite safely. the Thule may look nicer, but why pay for looks. Then again, we are cyclists, we pay huge amounts of additional cash just to get the bike that looks nicer.
Let's Ride Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Olympic own the thule next door and bridge own the thule across the road.
CPT_Yank Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Thanks, guys. I'll call around and see if I can find something that fits and isn't too expensive. I'm pimpin' a 2001 Golf wagon so clearly style isn't high in my list of priorities. :-)
Headshot Posted February 24, 2012 Posted February 24, 2012 I have the older towbar mounted rack with a key lock - its excellent for short jaunts - do a long drive and gravel roads and the hang on racks take strain - the platic pivots wear away, the horizantal arms hang down, and the bikes can actually slip off the back . The newer ones may be better, but be aware the Thules are not all rated for the same loads
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