Bike Rack for a Sedan

[JACO MORNE]

Hi guys...

 

Ive been looking for some ideas to transport by mtb with my car. I own a 2016 polo sedan with no towbar. How can i transport my bike to events and back.... hope you guys can help....

[popcorn_skollie]

Have you gotten a quote on a towbar? I'm kind of in the same boat because I don't like the strappy type bike racks. Anyhoo I'm pretty sure polo backseats fold over. Bit of a schlep to take off the front wheel and smokkel it in. Especially if its a 29er. But at least the bike is safer.

[V12man]

Roof racks or back seat or towbar with a proper rack - all will work - I am not a fan of strap on rear racks at all.

 

I often toss my bikes upright in the back of my Suv - easier than using a rack mostly and only needs the front wheel off - but it is a bit bigger than a golf in the back.

[Grease_Monkey]

I had used to have a vw golf, tried one of those strap racks and it endes up damaging the paint on my car quite badly.

 

I ended up getting a towbar from Autobar (they are in Pretoria, but I'm sure if you hunt around you can find just as good a deal). Cost me R3000. And then another R600 for a Thule Express bike rack from a fellow hubber (would highly reccommend this rack if you have alu bikes). Worked like a bomb.

 

Otherwise roof racks are great, and lockable if you get the right type.

 

IMHO,whatever you do, stay away from strap racks. A quality bike rack setup is unfortunately not cheap, but it's an investment in protecting your pride and joy, well worth it I think.