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Hi guys

 

I am looking at different bike racks but can't make up my mind. The guys at the LBS's makes it even harder because they all have different opinions.

 

I'm looking at the following:

 

Buzzrack Buzzcruiser 2 Bike - R3900

Bosal Twinny - R3799

Thule Ride on 2 (9502) - R2800

 

The one guy says the Thule Ride on 2 is not that good compared to the Buzzrack

 

Any advice?

 

Thanks

Posted

I would suggest get a towbar mounted bike rack. If you have a carbon bike then yes use a ride on otherwise go for the cheaper one that mounts the bike on the top tube.

 

my 2cents.

 

I have the Thule Ride on 2 and I am happy with it.

Posted (edited)

Contact Mac @ Thule Boksburg, its not the worlds leader for nothing.

 

Oopppssss - did not notice you were from the Karoo, sorry.

Edited by mikeMT
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If you can afford it, go for the Thule Euroway 3-bike model (R4699 @ CWC). The Euroway locks to the car towbar and it turn locks the bikes to itsself - you'll get discount on insurance. Thule build quality is great and the Euroway has versatile configuration options for just about any size/shape bike. It holds the bike securely and there is no fiddling with bungee cord or removing of wheels. Get the 3-bike version even if you will mostly only transport 2 bikes. The reason I say that is: If you load a bike in first and last slots, there is lots of space inbetween and no worries about the bikes damaging each other. If you load a bike in each slot, you'll have to place protective material over casette, cranks, forks, etc.

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If you can afford it, go for the Thule Euroway 3-bike model (R4699 @ CWC). The Euroway locks to the car towbar and it turn locks the bikes to itsself - you'll get discount on insurance. Thule build quality is great and the Euroway has versatile configuration options for just about any size/shape bike. It holds the bike securely and there is no fiddling with bungee cord or removing of wheels. Get the 3-bike version even if you will mostly only transport 2 bikes. The reason I say that is: If you load a bike in first and last slots, there is lots of space inbetween and no worries about the bikes damaging each other. If you load a bike in each slot, you'll have to place protective material over casette, cranks, forks, etc.

 

i personally have the Euro 2 bike config, and i can assure you there is no such issue, the bikes slot into both wheel placement holders and the arm holds it firmly into place, no play whatsoever.

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If you can afford it, go for the Thule Euroway 3-bike model (R4699 @ CWC). The Euroway locks to the car towbar and it turn locks the bikes to itsself - you'll get discount on insurance. Thule build quality is great and the Euroway has versatile configuration options for just about any size/shape bike. It holds the bike securely and there is no fiddling with bungee cord or removing of wheels. Get the 3-bike version even if you will mostly only transport 2 bikes. The reason I say that is: If you load a bike in first and last slots, there is lots of space inbetween and no worries about the bikes damaging each other. If you load a bike in each slot, you'll have to place protective material over casette, cranks, forks, etc.

 

Thule is good stuff but you have to buy the 3 bike model to carry 2 bikes so they dont touch. The Bosal 2 bike carrier i have takes 2 bikes with plenty space between them.

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i personally have the Euro 2 bike config, and i can assure you there is no such issue, the bikes slot into both wheel placement holders and the arm holds it firmly into place, no play whatsoever.

I have the Euroway 3 and if we load 3 x 29ers, the bikes are very close together - touching in critical areas. Even though the arms and ratcheting wheel straps hold them securely, there will still be vibration during the ride. We always use protective materials in critical areas when loading 3 bikes.

 

EDIT: @ mnb1411: With this small precaution we've never had any damage whatsoever to any bike on this carrier.

Edited by Delilah
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If you can afford it, go for the Thule Euroway 3-bike model (R4699 @ CWC). The Euroway locks to the car towbar and it turn locks the bikes to itsself - you'll get discount on insurance. Thule build quality is great and the Euroway has versatile configuration options for just about any size/shape bike. It holds the bike securely and there is no fiddling with bungee cord or removing of wheels. Get the 3-bike version even if you will mostly only transport 2 bikes. The reason I say that is: If you load a bike in first and last slots, there is lots of space inbetween and no worries about the bikes damaging each other. If you load a bike in each slot, you'll have to place protective material over casette, cranks, forks, etc.

 

have one, and I second you on this one :thumbup:

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I've had the Thule 9503 for about a year now and use it pretty much every weekend. Has worked well except for the foam which cuts pretty easy but has lasted.

Done a fair amount of travelling, including sand roads, with my 29er and two kids bikes from JHB to CT and Infanta and no hassles.

 

Have had 3 mountain bikes on before heading out to a couple of races with mates bikes and they fitted just fine.

 

Got a friend with a Buzzrack and the lock has broken already. Just doesn't seem to be the same quality as Thule.

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Do you want a tow bar mount or fix it to the rear/boot/3rd/5th door??

I do have a tow bar mount.

 

The Thule Ride on 2 looks like the better deal. Another LBS is offering the Holdfast Sprint 2 Bike for R2500 but I'm not familiar with that brand

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I have the holdfast 2bike sprint. Nothing fancy but solid and reliable. Only con is that it uses a backing plate instead of the ball hitch. So swapping it between cars is a hassle.

Oh, and remember to get a third number plate attached.

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