duanelr Posted November 6, 2018 Share OP, do you only care about vehicles that fit a 29er, presumably a large, as long as you can keep the back wheel on? yebo, 29er medium with both wheels on. Trying to get a feel for rear load space without taking my bike to every test drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanelr Posted November 6, 2018 Share VW transporter long wheel base.... fits 4 bike without a problem ...http://www.tch.co.za/bike1.jpghttp://www.tch.co.za/bike2.jpgwow i like this! perfect for load in and go. no wheels off, not too much strapping, and dirt and mud stays in the back. good contender this thanks edit: like the bike rack as welll Edited November 6, 2018 by duanelr Sidersky and Stoffel_ZA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted November 6, 2018 Share Hi there. Which vehicles out there can you load an entire 29er a mountain bike into the back? Will take the front wheel off if necessary. I know the old Nissan x trail can swollow an entire bike with the seats folded flat - same for an ild prado. What else are you guys driving? Looking for a new vehicle though. Reasons for putting the bike inside the vehicle: safety against theft , protection against stone chips / elements as well as keeping the bike clean when travelling on dirt roads. Thanks in advdance.Lol..pretty much EVERY vehicle. My fiesta ST no problemo either. So basically that would mean things like a Ford Ka size or Smart Car are excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 7, 2018 Share SIDE NOTE - for those taking note of bike thefts from racks ... but not ready to buy a "wagon" .... R150/month insurance on a R45k bike ..... Pretty sure some may even mention lower insurance premiums .... While the Caddy is above my budget I will be going this route ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted November 7, 2018 Share Lol..pretty much EVERY vehicle. My fiesta ST no problemo either. So basically that would mean things like a Ford Ka size or Smart Car are excluded.argument invalid...i fit the wifes 29er into a 2door toyota aygo just fine LOL. ok you have to take the wheels off (off the bike ) but it fits none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 7, 2018 Share argument invalid...i fit the wifes 29er into a 2door toyota aygo just fine LOL. ok you have to take the wheels off (off the bike ) but it fits none the less.I'm pretty sure you could fit most motorbikes into an average hatchback if you take the wheels off MORNE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted November 7, 2018 Share I'm pretty sure you could fit most motorbikes into an average hatchback if you take the wheels off no jokes...that thing surprises me everytime when i try to get something in there. " have you ever parked a bicycle in an airplane hanger"... - BIG lady - Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo Edited November 7, 2018 by morneS555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted November 7, 2018 Share Ford Figo ????What is this sorcery you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted November 9, 2018 Share I have been following this topic as I retire in two years time and have been thinking about which vehicle to get so we can tour the country but also taking our bikes -packed inside and upright. The other consideration I had was that it needed to be big enough to sleep in if necessary. My current favourite is the Ford Transit Trend SWB. The VW Caddy Maxi and the Ford Connect LWB are also possibles. I don't like the look of the Hyundi H-1. Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Tracker Posted November 9, 2018 Share I have been following this topic as I retire in two years time and have been thinking about which vehicle to get so we can tour the country but also taking our bikes -packed inside and upright. The other consideration I had was that it needed to be big enough to sleep in if necessary. My current favourite is the Ford Transit Trend SWB. The VW Caddy Maxi and the Ford Connect LWB are also possibles. I don't like the look of the Hyundi H-1. I hired a new transit to move some house stuff last week and was mighty impressed. Drove really, really well, was massive inside, good fuel use and some really good features I wasn't expecting. Compared to the last VW and Renault I drove it knocked it out of the park. I FLY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted November 9, 2018 Share SIDE NOTE - for those taking note of bike thefts from racks ... but not ready to buy a "wagon" .... R150/month insurance on a R45k bike ..... Pretty sure some may even mention lower insurance premiums .... While the Caddy is above my budget I will be going this route ... I would love to find an insurer at those rates. Even with house, car, motorbikes on a policy my bicycle insurance is ridiculously high!!!! Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 9, 2018 Share I have been following this topic as I retire in two years time and have been thinking about which vehicle to get so we can tour the country but also taking our bikes -packed inside and upright. The other consideration I had was that it needed to be big enough to sleep in if necessary. My current favourite is the Ford Transit Trend SWB. The VW Caddy Maxi and the Ford Connect LWB are also possibles. I don't like the look of the Hyundi H-1. There is actually another VW Caddy, which is another 500mm longer than the "Caddy Maxi". VW Malmesbury actually has a demo at the moment, up for sale. This may well be a nice sized vehicle to rig out as a mini touring wagon .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarter Posted November 9, 2018 Share VW Caddy Maxi.With the forks compressed, I can load my MX bike in it no problem, loading bicycles is not even a challenge.I have the 2l TDI and if you drive it at around 120 - 130 kmh you will get over 1000km on 55l.I also don't bother with a tent anymore when I have to camp... I take a mattress and sleep in the back of the van.I have owned it since new and other than regular services the only thing I have replaced is the clutch at 135000km I have now done 220000km!Apparently the 1.9 TDI wasn't very reliable.Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 10, 2018 Share I would love to find an insurer at those rates. Even with house, car, motorbikes on a policy my bicycle insurance is ridiculously high!!!! Via my broker, insured at Santam. Full comprehensive insurance. Edited November 10, 2018 by ChrisF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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