BikerBob Posted June 1, 2014 Share 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 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted June 1, 2014 Share Look at the Buzz Rack.http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Portals/0/Bike%20Racks/BUZZQUATTRO%20DATA%20SHEET%20V1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven137 Posted June 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted June 1, 2014 Share There are a couple options: Thule Euroway G6 929 plus extension. +-R15,000.00Buzz Rack Quattro 4 bike tilt. R6,500.00Buzz Rack Buzzy Bee 4 bike R4,250.00Menabo Race 4 no tilt. R3,995.00 Have A look here. http://www.rackandca...co.za/BikeRacks Edited June 1, 2014 by Spoke101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted June 2, 2014 Share 3 bike Euroway and a ProRide will work out WAY cheaper than the G6 with the extension. Cippo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcza Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 Tumbleweed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 lotAlso 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcza Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FC&P2C Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcza Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cycle Fan Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBob Posted June 2, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted June 2, 2014 Share Spend the money and buy the Thule. You won't be sorry. Seems like a lot more but it is worth it. openmind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerBob Posted June 3, 2014 Share Might have to sell the wife and kids bikes to pay for the Thule ... Hang on that solves the problem Vangar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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