Suidwes Boytjie Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 I know there was a thread about this before but can't find it... How can i protect or prevent my bike from collecting dust on the carrier at the back when travelling on a gravel road. Unfortunately the new fortuner does not have roof rack options available yet or that i know of.Anybody done this before or any experience.
Kranswurm Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 I know there was a thread about this before but can't find it... How can i protect or prevent my bike from collecting dust on the carrier at the back when travelling on a gravel road. Unfortunately the new fortuner does not have roof rack options available yet or that i know of.Anybody done this before or any experience. There used to be a cover you could buy.....not sure who made it
Ispeed_V Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 The logical answer would be to put it in the back of the car
Shebeen Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 dust is dust, and a mtb is supposed to be dirty. but not the drivetrain. this looks like the most logical option to me http://www.chaincondom.com/ http://www.chaincondom.com/chaincondom-on-bike.jpg
T-Bob Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 What kinds of dust are you talking... normal WC type dust (Breede River etc) or that crazy Namibian stuff. Honestly the only way I've ever avoided it is getting the bike in a bag and in the back of my ute. Outside even the local dust manages to get in everywhere if it's on a towball rack. Hate the stuff, but nothing get you more gear for a ride than a full strip and lube before you even turn a pedal in the wilderness (the bike that is, not me). The old fred had a great link to some locals peeps who were making a good looking canvas cover, no idea if it worked. Even inside the ute it's not safe. One of my mongrels last time decided to have separation issues and eat half the straps on my bike bag, my wifes leather travel bag, shifter cable and one of my brake lines. Nearly an ex-dawg when you're over an hour away from the nearest shop, everyone is champing to ride and your toolkit doesn't keep a full set of brake lines and a bleed kit.
Suidwes Boytjie Posted June 13, 2016 Author Posted June 13, 2016 I was actually just talking to my wife about wrapping my bike in cling wrap... maybe should give it a try. Can't put it in back of the car, no space and also that's for the kids.
T-Bob Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Ah ha! Found it. https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/154641-how-to-keep-mtb-dust-free-on-rear-bike-rack/
T-Bob Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 for those who are confused ute = bakkie 100% Good work... sorry about that. Oh it doesn't mean the tiny NP200 type thing that Chev' are trying to introduce here called a ute.
Kranswurm Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 for those who are confused ute = bakkieAre you an Aussie or a Hobbit?
T-Bob Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Are you an Aussie or a Hobbit? Hint: I say eskie not Chulli-bun and our rugby match ended up pretty much the same as yours did... except we played a full team.
Kranswurm Posted June 13, 2016 Posted June 13, 2016 Hint: I say eskie not Chulli-bun and our rugby match ended up pretty much the same as yours did... except we played a full team. Ha ha
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