Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 18, 2013 Share Why not get a towbar and rack? Safer on the back as well. roof can be iffy loading nevermind, like it's been mentioned, forgetting the bikes there.Got quotes recently for roof racks and the thule bike rack to fit the roof racks and almost fell on my back!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted November 18, 2013 Share Any chance boet, down to the river with the fly rod - late afternoon/evening waist deep in the river - you cant beat it The Kraai River is just 5km away from my office. The owner gave me permission to fish!!!!!! If I could look over the first hill I see I would see the river!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted November 19, 2013 Share Not to be funny, will it fit on the Atos? Go with however actually makes the boots for your car! I have a Honda Brio and can't find any company that makes roof racks to fit my car :-( I've got a set of roof racks, boots and a pro ride that I had on my previous car (2004 Honda Civic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertemplar Posted November 19, 2013 Share I'd definitely look into a towbar + bikerack first though, just alot more convenient. I got a Vivo and also initially went for Thule Roofracks and then you still need to get a Bike Rack to fit on the roof rails, the combo cost me like R3k (roof rails was 2nd hand, buying all this new would be R5k (rails + rack) ) . Then you sit with situation of having to take the stuff off or having them whistle and possibly cause drag when you're not carrying things around and obviously it's not as fuel efficient as a towbar either when you got bikes on your roof... Fitting a towbar? R4k . I got one of those express thule bike racks that slots onto the towbar ball for R900 and while i can now use both roof or towbar, the towbar is the most convenient. So cost wise, fitting a towbar is actually more economical in the long run, plus added benefits. The next consideration comes in when you get to move around multiple bikes, on your roof you will most likely only fit 2 bikes (needing to buy a 2nd bike rack for the roof ), whereas on your towbar you have alot more options. Even my little express thule can handle 2 bikes. Edited November 19, 2013 by silvertemplar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftTail Posted November 19, 2013 Share Thule roof rack is the way to go. Less risk than having them hang off the back. And very convenient. Will fit your Hyundai. The risk of forgetting that you have them on the roof is probably much lower than the risk of someone rear-ending you. Woodmead Thule - the cyclist's friend. Great guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown MTBR Posted November 19, 2013 Share Remember that IF you decide on a roof rack.. The bike must be more worth then the car :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khronis Posted November 19, 2013 Share Go with however actually makes the boots for your car! I have a Honda Brio and can't find any company that makes roof racks to fit my car :-( I've got a set of roof racks, boots and a pro ride that I had on my previous car (2004 Honda Civic). Have you tried Rhino Racks? Read on a forum somewhere that they managed to get roof racks from them for a Honda Brio , also with pro ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khronis Posted November 19, 2013 Share Have you tried Rhino Racks? Read on a forum somewhere that they managed to get roof racks from them for a Honda Brio , also with pro ride. Ultimate HubberMembers2 163 postsProvince:GautengLocationGangsta's ParadisePosted 20 August 2013 - 12:09Rhino Racks fitted a roofrack to my Brio for pro rides. about 2k if I remember. TK-Sp3cialiSt likes thisLike This Haylo hoomanReplyMultiQuote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted November 20, 2013 Share Have you tried Rhino Racks? Read on a forum somewhere that they managed to get roof racks from them for a Honda Brio , also with pro ride. awesome thanks, I'll give them a try. Don't want to go the tow bar route as I only plan on keeping the car for another 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted November 20, 2013 Share Get a clip on bike rack for your boot. Cheaper option than a roof rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyLegs Posted November 20, 2013 Share Don't forget one of these then:http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/11/19/say-good-bye-to-bike-garage-catastrophes-with-roofbrain/ Edited November 20, 2013 by Wired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Get insurance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 21, 2013 Share Get a clip on bike rack for your boot. Cheaper option than a roof rack. Been there, tried that. Even with VPS it damaged my roof when unclipping, and that was with a Thule rack no a cheapie.I wouldn't recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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