Audi A1 Bike Rack Options

[JohnnyB3]

I'm looking for a plug and play bike rack for my Audi A1.

I was told that Thule don't make a rack for my car.

I really don't want to put a tow bar on my car just for my bike and also can't fit my 29" bike in the car even with the seats down.

 

Any one got a solution? or anyone with an A1 got a bike rack that worked for them?

[Odinson]

A1 is a no-go for boot-mounted racks. Your only options are a tow bar mounted rack or a roof rack. 

[herrowpreeze]

http://carbicyclerack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Audi-A1-Bike-Rack.jpg

 

This guys seems to be rocking the saris bones\

 

http://www.a1-forum.co.uk/a1forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3619

[WhuYu]

I'm looking for a plug and play bike rack for my Audi A1.

I was told that Thule don't make a rack for my car.

I really don't want to put a tow bar on my car just for my bike and also can't fit my 29" bike in the car even with the seats down.

 

Any one got a solution? or anyone with an A1 got a bike rack that worked for them?

Hi....just curious..........why not a tow-bar?

[herrowpreeze]

http://carbicyclerack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Audi-A1-Bike-Rack.jpg

 

This guys seems to be rocking the saris bones

[Pure Savage]

Here we go, this is your best bet. 

 

Will ratchet onto your car, I have done this on a friends A1. 

 

You can add some plastic, but i never did and had no issue. 

 

Its a platform rack so your bike will love you. 

 

You can lock it onto your car. 

 

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/langebaan/thule-bike-rack-for-sale/1002003473820910071415609

 

Pleasure

 

You get a lekker trip up the West Coast!

[madbradd]

I run the 3-bike hang on version of that Thule Raceway on my BMW E90. What a win. 

The other option is a sea-sucker rack. The Token guys have recently started distributing them.

 

http://www.tokencycling.co.za/seasucker-bike-carriers.html

[Eddy Gordo]

roof rack should be the best option if towbar is out of budget

[Eddy Gordo]

http://carbicyclerack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Audi-A1-Bike-Rack.jpg

 

This guys seems to be rocking the saris bones\

 

http://www.a1-forum.co.uk/a1forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3619

A friend has one and has had bikes slip off on numerous occasions. Now he only carries one on it

[NelAndre]

Buy another car....

[Odinson]

Just because you can fit some universal rack onto an A1 doesn't mean you should. There's a good reason Thule and Buzzrack don't make a boot rack to fit the A1. 

 

My 2c.

[LazyTrailRider]

Don't waste your time. Get a towbar, end of story.

 

No, it doesn't look crap, it's all in your mind. Once you've used a proper towbar-mounted platform rack, you'll get that "how the @$!% did I ever consider anything else?!" feeling. I promise.

[lenzman]

towbar with thule velo compact

 

I had the thule raceway three, surface damage and not sturdy on rough terrain.

 

my 2c

[Eddy Gordo]

towbar with thule velo compact

 

I had the thule raceway three, surface damage and not sturdy on rough terrain.

 

my 2c

I am of the opinion that all these platform racks are specifically for Road bikes. I also find that the bikes sway on the second and third fixing point cause the attaching arm is too long. I make use of ratchet straps to make sure they are secure for long trips

[JohnnyB3]

Hi....just curious..........why not a tow-bar?

 

Just a bit of mission just for a bike rack. Would prefer to get something that doesn't involve a bunch of garage work. Also pretty steep to install. 

 

Considering a roof rack as well maybe. 

[JohnnyB3]

Here we go, this is your best bet. 

 

Will ratchet onto your car, I have done this on a friends A1. 

 

You can add some plastic, but i never did and had no issue. 

 

Its a platform rack so your bike will love you. 

 

You can lock it onto your car. 

 

https://www.gumtree.co.za/a-sports-bicycles-fitness/langebaan/thule-bike-rack-for-sale/1002003473820910071415609

 

Pleasure

 

You get a lekker trip up the West Coast!

 

You rate this will work on the A1? Others in this post reckon it won't fit...