thehoof Posted October 28, 2020 Share How do you get it up there?I don't have a canopy and have my racks just above my load bed and low trees, certain underground parking lots are NO GO. Even my own garage!!!!! I have to fit and remove with the bakkie out the garage.I'm 1.9m, but yes, it's a bit of a challenge.I usually carry bikes with removed wheels, so this is just another bike for me... Have printed a sign that I'll use on the rear-view mirror whenever I carry anything on the roof Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 28, 2020 Share I would be careful with lower bridges as well, my racks are just over the bed of my bakkie and I can't go through drive thru's when my bike is on the backIs this a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 28, 2020 Share I'm 1.9m, but yes, it's a bit of a challenge.I usually carry bikes with removed wheels, so this is just another bike for me... Have printed a sign that I'll use on the rear-view mirror whenever I carry anything on the roofCool man. Keen to see a picture with the conqueror behind as well. Although then you can just put the bikes inside it? thehoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Is this a bad thing?Very, means I can't get my post ride KFC Twister or Double Crunch burger thehoof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 28, 2020 Share I would be careful with lower bridges as well, my racks are just over the bed of my bakkie and I can't go through drive thru's when my bike is on the back for this reason i left the van with the normal rear bike rack , but fitted these top racks onto the sedan - safer or less risk of knocking into something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoof Posted October 28, 2020 Share Cool man. Keen to see a picture with the conqueror behind as well. Although then you can just put the bikes inside it?securing them inside is an issue, as well as space... quite a bit goes inside Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted October 28, 2020 Share I'm 1.9m, but yes, it's a bit of a challenge.I usually carry bikes with removed wheels, so this is just another bike for me... Have printed a sign that I'll use on the rear-view mirror whenever I carry anything on the roof When I had the Thule racks on the RAV4 I added the Thule key to the garage remote. 1) HAVE TO drive out the garage to fit the bikes 2) Lock the bikes ... (garage remote attached to the key) 3) Place the key and remote in the cubbyhole .... cant reach the remote and open the garage door out of habit ... With the bike shadow dancing around the car your are actually surprisingly aware of the bike on the roof. Had a few occasions where I had to get out of the car and check for height clearance .... Mostly you are safe where ever trucks can drive. In residential areas trees often hang a LOT lower and you will encounter branch strikes .... Fuel consumption, especially into a head wind, takes a nose dive !! Your bike does not attract dust like it does on the platform racks behind the vehicle. Edited October 28, 2020 by ChrisF thehoof and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerhardMTB Posted December 18, 2020 Share Hi, anyone who mounted a kids balance bike on pro ride 598? Seems possible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehoof Posted December 18, 2020 Share You'll battle... Even fitting a 24" was a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted December 18, 2020 Share You'll battle... Even fitting a 24" was a problem.Jip .... Just put the balance bike in the boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edereese Posted December 18, 2020 Share Hi, anyone who mounted a kids balance bike on pro ride 598? Seems possible? I normally use a bunjy cord and tie the balance bike to one of the bigger ones. Locked, loaded and ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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