Bike Rack

[Lang Frans]

Hi There Cyclists

 

I am looking to purchase a Thule hang on bike carrier to transport 3 off medium frame mountain bikes on my wife's Ford Eco Sport.

 

I have been advised that even though I only need to carry 3 bikes, I will be better off to purchase a 4 bike carrier and use it as a 3 bike carrier as 3 bikes is a very tight fit on the 3 bike carrier.

 

Do any of you perhaps have experience in this regard?

 

Any tips regarding hang on racks will be appreciated.

 

Safe Riding

 

GOD bless

[Jehosefat]

Every "3-bike" carrier I have ever used has been a "3 road bike" carrier and I've really struggled to squeeze 3 MTBs onto them (in some cases I couldn't get all 3 on without the bikes damaging each other).

 

I would also suggest getting the 4 bike rack if you are transporting MTBs.

[Lang Frans]

Every "3-bike" carrier I have ever used has been a "3 road bike" carrier and I've really struggled to squeeze 3 MTBs onto them (in some cases I couldn't get all 3 on without the bikes damaging each other).

 

I would also suggest getting the 4 bike rack if you are transporting MTBs.

 

Makes sense, thank you for the advice J.

[Pure Savage]

I am guessing no tow bar on car. The platform racks which say 3 can take 3 no probs.