Carrier arm / how to fasten bike to bakkie with cattlebars/railings(Tralies)

[Japie Cloete]

Hallo

I am looking for advise on how to fasten a bike on a bakkie with cattlebars/railings/tralies. 

I saw that you get arms with clamps on both sides, like the westfalia bikelander, but can't seem to find the arms seperate.

Does anyone know where I can find them om simular arms with clamps on both sides? Something like the attached photo.

Or any other suggestions?

[ChrisF]

Speak to Holdfast.

 

Pretty sure they have something that can work for you.  They distribute via most bike shops

 

[Barry]

Try a Thule store. Those arms come off the 3rd or 4th bike adapter for platform racks.

[Barry]

 

https://thulestore.co.za/all/thule-backspace-xt-3rd-bike-arm-938200?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_K3ZhZnU-wIVAd7tCh1cmACzEAQYASABEgIxovD_BwE

[Jensie]

Or something like this

https://www.olympiccycles.co.za/product/thule-mid-arm-g2/

[Jensie]

https://rackandcarry.co.za/accessories/all/30

Another site

[Japie Cloete]

@ChrisFI had a look on Holdfast's website and could find anything. I will try contacting them directly. Thank you!

@BarryIs the 3rd arm around 18cm and the 4th longer?

@Jensie thank you! The only "problem" is that the the rails are thick, that's why both ends must have adjustable clamps... 

[Barry]

4 minutes ago, Japie Cloete said:

@ChrisFI had a look on Holdfast's website and could find anything. I will try contacting them directly. Thank you!

@BarryIs the 3rd arm around 18cm and the 4th longer?

@Jensie thank you! The only "problem" is that the the rails are thick, that's why both ends must have adjustable clamps... 

The adapter converts a 2bike platform to a 3bike etc. Different platforms have different lenths so maybe go into a Thule store and see what they have as a spare part.

[Barry]

You could probably buy the short or cheapest one and make whatever lenth you need with some threaded rod and square tube.

Edited November 30, 2022 by Barry

[Japie Cloete]

3 minutes ago, Barry said:

The adapter converts a 2bike platform to a 3bike etc. Different platforms have different lenths so maybe go into a Thule store and see what they have as a spare part.

I talked the a thule shop employee. The supplier only has 18cm arms in stock, but I presume that is the 3rd extension. The supplier does not have stock op die longer one, which presume is the 4th extension?

[Japie Cloete]

5 minutes ago, Barry said:

You could probably buy the short or cheapest one and make whatever lenth you need with some threaded rod and square tube.

not a bad idea! I think I might do that if I can't get hold of a longer one...

[Jensie]

Maybe you can use this and modify the other end with a clamp on the rails? 

https://www.rookiesports.co.za/product/fluir-pro-wall-mount-bicycle-repair-arm-extendable-and-foldable/