Grebel Posted January 7, 2014 Share Hi, I have decided that the time has come to lay down the Mandelas and go buy a platform rack. I have a DIY solution that I am currently using but I am looking for something commercial, lockable and insurance approved. Choices are as follows: Thule (Euroclassic/Euroway)Menabo Winny 3 In that order... (Still need to confirm the price of the Thule though). I know that the Thule will be the most expensive, followed by the Menabo (R4200 delivered). The Thule is available locally everywhere and I am sure that spares are readily available as well should anything break. The added bonus is that I can go and "kick the tyres" of the Thule whereas the Winny is from Rack and Carry online. I am sure that they carry spares plus I have not read any bad reviews of them on here except for the setup issues. I am leaning towards the Thule because of their wide dealer network but that Winny is a serious contender based on price..... Thoughts? Edited January 7, 2014 by Grebel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Scorcho Posted January 7, 2014 Share I've got a Menabo Winny 3. It works. I have nothing to compare it to though. It's probably heavier than a Thule, and took serious effort to clamp to the towbar the first time I attached it (has loosened to a reasonable level since). I can't really complain about anything apart from that. It also comes with a little rope that clips to the car, for additional support apart from the towbar, not sure how necessary this is as I've never seen another rack that has this, but I use it anyway. I guess it prevents the thing from bouncing around too much. The locks and tilt function work well. Edit: You will receive very good service from Barry from Rack and Carry, if that was a concern. Edited January 7, 2014 by El Scorcho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 7, 2014 Share Grebsy, Thule FTW. Grebel and rouxtjie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted January 7, 2014 Share Grebsy, Thule FTW.+1...their stuff really is awesome. Just works Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 7, 2014 Share Even though its double the price, when you consider the value of the bikes on it, and how long the Thule's last, it makes sense. Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izak Posted January 7, 2014 Share +1...their stuff really is awesome. Just worksDefinitely I just got a G2 3bike and it is just freakin awesome. Much lighter I think than anything out there.Just remember that even though it is lockable insurance still requires you to lock your bikes to it with a separate bike lock or chain at least 12mm thick. rouxtjie, Wayne Potgieter and Grebel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 7, 2014 Share Definitely I just got a G2 3bike and it is just freakin awesome. Much lighter I think than anything out there.Just remember that even though it is lockable insurance still requires you to lock your bikes to it with a separate bike lock or chain at least 12mm thick.Excellent point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 7, 2014 Share Bike racks are like prostitutes....you get what you pay for. rouxtjie, Grebel, Izak and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 7, 2014 Share Bike racks are like prostitutes....you get what you pay for. Edited January 7, 2014 by Grebel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted January 7, 2014 Share Bike racks are like prostitutes....you get what you pay for.Couldnt have said it better....pearler of a quote Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcza Posted January 7, 2014 Share I'm very happy with my Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4, carries 4 bikes and only R3899 from:http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/BikeRacks I did manage to lose some straps though, but the supplier does stock them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 8, 2014 Share I'm very happy with my Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4, carries 4 bikes and only R3899 from:http://www.rackandca...co.za/BikeRacks I did manage to lose some straps though, but the supplier does stock them Hey Nick, my current setup that I use has the camlock luggage straps to tie the wheels and the frame on. I am trying to move away from that. I am looking for a simple load and unload solutions as per the ratchet buckles and clamps on the Thule and the Menabo. Thanks for the feedback though. nickcza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted January 8, 2014 Share Bike racks are like prostitutes....you get what you pay for. You pay for herpes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 8, 2014 Share You pay for herpes? its normally included free of charge Tumbleweed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted January 8, 2014 Share Bosch have a good product, available at Speedy's - 2 bike rack with all the bells and whistles, foldable, lockable. I did change the plug in system to the good old fashioned SA standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted January 8, 2014 Share Bosch have a good product, available at Speedy's - 2 bike rack with all the bells and whistles, foldable, lockable. I did change the plug in system to the good old fashioned SA standard. I saw one a few weeks ago. Very nice rack and if I was looking for two bikes I would definitely consider it. Easy operation and it folds up small for storage. My dilema is that I have a family of four and three of those are on MTB's with the little guy just getting the hang of a 12" so I need something that can do 3 but can expand to 4 at a later stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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