Edge_Design Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Hopefully the subject line spells it out, but I'm looking for a very good bike rack for a sedan without a towbar The Thule Raceway looks great, but is exceptionally expensive - so looking for alternatives to that which hopefully won't damage the car or bike
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 The Saris Bones also looks good. Also expensive, though.
Edge_Design Posted January 8, 2016 Author Posted January 8, 2016 The Saris Bones also looks good. Also expensive, though. They look good, but I wonder if they're actually any better than the cheaper Thule options - I've never used one so have no idea.
Kom Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 What type and number of bikes do you intend carrying? For the gold budget solution, Id easily recommend fitting a towbar so that you can use a platform that supports the bikes wheels type rack. If you only transport one bike at a time, i wouldnt buy a rack at all, and transport it on my back seat/seats folded down and wheels taken off as a permanent solution. If you are convinced you need a boot mount solution, i dont believe you will get away from scratches, small dents etc.
The Flying German Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 i Bought a Fluid Bike rack from Makro about 15 Months ago nd havent had any troubles i transport 2 bikes atleast once a week and have carried them to Durban , St Lucia , and all around Gauteng and Northwest and i Paid under a 1000 Rand for it https://www.makro.co.za/sports-and-outdoor/fluid-3-bike-car-bicycle-carrier-283196EA There it is I found it great
GSG Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 The Thule ClipOn 9103 works well. Use it for both Audi A3 and VW Polo and even though angles are different at the back the rack can adjust accordingly to fit both. Bought it second hand here for R500, best purchase yet!
Edge_Design Posted January 8, 2016 Author Posted January 8, 2016 What type and number of bikes do you intend carrying? For the gold budget solution, Id easily recommend fitting a towbar so that you can use a platform that supports the bikes wheels type rack. If you only transport one bike at a time, i wouldnt buy a rack at all, and transport it on my back seat/seats folded down and wheels taken off as a permanent solution. If you are convinced you need a boot mount solution, i dont believe you will get away from scratches, small dents etc. It's not for me - I 100% agree and have always used platform racks myself (until I got a bakkie). I think he needs the space in the car for the family so the bike must be outside. Just looking for the best option at this stage - not going to find the perfect one! I would suggest roof racks to him, but I've managed to write off 2 bikes in separate incidents when I forgot they were there and drove into a garage so I can't recommend that to anyone!
Edge_Design Posted January 8, 2016 Author Posted January 8, 2016 The Thule ClipOn 9103 works well. Use it for both Audi A3 and VW Polo and even though angles are different at the back the rack can adjust accordingly to fit both. Bought it second hand here for R500, best purchase yet! Do they work on sedans as well? Thule seem to only recommend them for hatch and station wagons.
GSG Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Do they work on sedans as well? Thule seem to only recommend them for hatch and station wagons.If that one doesn't work then the Thule ClipOn High 9105 will work. The only thing I did extra to it was glue on additional rubber lining where I thought it could scratch paint. Literally takes less than a minute to fit on and take off.
shaper Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 All options here http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Bike-Racks I previously used http://www.rackandcarry.co.za/Portals/0/Bike%20Racks/BEETLE%20DATA%20SHEET%20V1.pdf on my Jetta before changed the car
LazyTrailRider Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 If you are convinced you need a boot mount solution, i dont believe you will get away from scratches, small dents etc. Bingo.There is no such thing as a good non-towbar bike rack. It's like asking for a DH bike which can be used to ride Sani2C comfortably.
KingTJ Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 The Saris Bones also looks good. Also expensive, though. I agree , i think its the best for what you are looking for
madbradd Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I have a 3 bike Raceway that I use on my 3 series. One of my best cycling purchases to date. Extremely easy to install/remove, Bikes are so easy to mount and no noticeable damage to the car at all. I mount it so that the "bottom" rests in the numberplate "groove". this allows me to open the boot with 2 bikes on if necessary. The Saris looked like it only fastened down to the bumper which I didn't like. Unfortunately can't send a pic as I am nowhere near my car for the next few weeks.
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