Towbar bike rack options

[Wheelie87]

1 hour ago, Super Sywurm said:

Anybody using one of these towbar racks?  Any good?

 

https://www.ezrack.co.za/index.php/bicycle-racks

Couple goals 

[MORNE]

40 minutes ago, Wheelie87 said:

Couple goals 

You’ll let her out the house like that? Without proper socks? 🤣   

[Brawler]

Revive: 

Do these 2 or 3 bike Thule bike racks (euroway/velocompact) actually hold the amount of bikes they say?

I know with the hang on ones that generally it is what they say minus one unless stuff is getting damaged.

Especially with the bigger modern bikes.

[ChrisF]

Just now, Brawler said:

Revive: 

Do these 2 or 3 bike Thule bike racks (euroway/velocompact) actually hold the amount of bikes they say?

I know with the hang on ones that generally it is what they say minus one unless stuff is getting damaged.

Especially with the bigger modern bikes.

 

NO !

 

Possibly road bikes.

 

 

MTB is just to wide.  You even get frames touching when dealing with super boost setups.  

[Brawler]

1 minute ago, ChrisF said:

 

NO !

 

Possibly road bikes.

 

 

MTB is just to wide.  You even get frames touching when dealing with super boost setups.  

Thanks. Guess I need to upsize then.

[Steady Spin]

30 minutes ago, Brawler said:

Revive: 

Do these 2 or 3 bike Thule bike racks (euroway/velocompact) actually hold the amount of bikes they say?

I know with the hang on ones that generally it is what they say minus one unless stuff is getting damaged.

Especially with the bigger modern bikes.

I have a Velocompact 2 bike and no problems with boost spacing MTBs. 

All you need is a small piece of rubber between the fork and rear triangle. The frames do touch but no damage with the spacer in place. 

https://www.chamberlains.co.za/quick-fist-mini-rubber-clamps-16-35mm-2-pack-30050-1084348?gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaKFKhHzTcZUDw4sqNdkWZMSvzVWZ0fPC-ieql6TsRCT2NqnWh5RtXxoCyqcQAvD_BwE

That has become a permanent fixture on all our bikes. Zero marking frames and forks. 

Edited March 19, 2023 by Steady Spin

[ChrisF]

1 hour ago, Steady Spin said:

I have a Velocompact 2 bike and no problems with boost spacing MTBs. 

All you need is a small piece of rubber between the fork and rear triangle. The frames do touch but no damage with the spacer in place. 

https://www.chamberlains.co.za/quick-fist-mini-rubber-clamps-16-35mm-2-pack-30050-1084348?gclid=CjwKCAjw5dqgBhBNEiwA7PryaKFKhHzTcZUDw4sqNdkWZMSvzVWZ0fPC-ieql6TsRCT2NqnWh5RtXxoCyqcQAvD_BwE

That has become a permanent fixture on all our bikes. Zero marking frames and forks. 

 

New Scott and a Giant simply does NOT fit together.  Have to use 1 and 3

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Currently using a loan Buzz rack . Seriously impressed with it