Bike Rack For 4 MTB

[BikerBob]

Been doing some research but coming up short on how to transport bikes for a family of 4.

 

Most racks seem to max out at 3 bikes ... and I am told the few that advertise 4 MTB probably will not fit 4 bikes if two are 29ers

 

Any ideas ?

[Pusher]

Look at the Buzz Rack.

http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Portals/0/Bike%20Racks/BUZZQUATTRO%20DATA%20SHEET%20V1.pdf

 

[Sven137]

Look at the Buzz Rack.

http://www.rackandca...TA SHEET V1.pdf

 

Can someone say why rack and carry cycle racks are so outrageously expensive

 

even at the 16 x times exchange rate thery are still cheper in the UK x by 7 you get the real cost if earning pounds..

 

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/categorydisplay_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_categoryId_165477_langId_-1

[Spoke101]

There are a couple options:

 

Thule Euroway G6 929 plus extension. +-R15,000.00

Buzz Rack Quattro 4 bike tilt. R6,500.00

Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4 bike R4,250.00

Menabo Race 4 no tilt. R3,995.00

 

Have A look here. http://www.rackandca...co.za/BikeRacks

Edited June 1, 2014 by Spoke101

[Grebel]

3 bike Euroway and a ProRide will work out WAY cheaper than the G6 with the extension.

[Cippo]

I've seen four Prorides on a roof already. This might be your cheapest option. Optionally get a Euroway for 2/3 bikes and the rest on roof or vice versa.

Edited June 2, 2014 by Cippo

[nickcza]

Been doing some research but coming up short on how to transport bikes for a family of 4.

 

Most racks seem to max out at 3 bikes ... and I am told the few that advertise 4 MTB probably will not fit 4 bikes if two are 29ers

 

Any ideas ?

 

I use the Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4, I've had 2 29ers and 2 26ers on it at once, fits quite easily, you just need to make sure the handlebars and saddles don't get in the way.

 

Edit: lowering the saddles helps a lot

Edited June 2, 2014 by nickcza

[Red Zone]

I use the Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4, I've had 2 29ers and 2 26ers on it at once, fits quite easily, you just need to make sure the handlebars and saddles don't get in the way.

 

Edit: lowering the saddles helps a lot

Also make sure your tow hitch is rated to take the vertical load, you may exceed it with four mountain bikes (if that's what you are carrying). A trailer is the best option in my opinion for 4 bikes

[nickcza]

Also make sure your tow hitch is rated to take the vertical load, you may exceed it with four mountain bikes (if that's what you are carrying). A trailer is the best option in my opinion for 4 bikes

 

True. Thule and Bosal towbars have a 75kg vertical load limit, which is more than enough.

Towbar SA on the other hand, those are way too flimsy.

[FC&P2C]

I fit 4 bikes on my thule roof rack but fuel consumption drops from 15km/l down to 9.5km/l driving at 128km/h with my c180k and my 3500 v6 pajero drop from 7.5km/l to 6.5km/l at sam speed

[nickcza]

I fit 4 bikes on my thule roof rack but fuel consumption drops from 15km/l down to 9.5km/l driving at 128km/h with my c180k and my 3500 v6 pajero drop from 7.5km/l to 6.5km/l at sam speed

 

I just know I would forget the bikes were up there... drive under a low gantry or something

[Cycle Fan]

I have the Buzzrack Quattoro and works quite well. Fitted 4 bikes on it.

 

Bought from Barry at Rack and Carry - very good service.

 

Plus the Buzzracks have a 5year guarantee. Had a problem with the clamps after 18 months and there are replacement parts in the post.

[V12man]

I have the Buzzrack Quattoro and works quite well. Fitted 4 bikes on it.

 

Bought from Barry at Rack and Carry - very good service.

 

Plus the Buzzracks have a 5year guarantee. Had a problem with the clamps after 18 months and there are replacement parts in the post.

 

I also have a Buzzrack Quattro - and you can fit 4 full size bikes on it - bit of a jigsaw puzzle the first time, but it does work.

[BikerBob]

Thanks everyone !

 

I must admit the Thule racks look good ... but they are just so much more expensive.

 

I will definitely have good look at BuzzRack

[Grebel]

Spend the money and buy the Thule. You won't be sorry. Seems like a lot more but it is worth it.

[BikerBob]

Might have to sell the wife and kids bikes to pay for the Thule ... Hang on that solves the problem