Thug Posted December 6, 2006 Share I currently have a Thule Hang-On that my the old hardtail's top tube used to comfortably sit on. Now with the Santa Cruz's rear shock mount being in a relatively awkward position in relation to the bars on the Thule, I have found that without wanting to scratch the frame, I have to place the bike at an awkward angle which lowers the front wheel precariously close to the road. Question is, without spending a fortune (and I consider the price of the Thule Ride-On ridiculous) what bike-rack would you suggest that would be suitable for my new baby ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 6, 2006 Share The best - Thule Ride on Or Euro way.Also worth looking at - Local made upright carriers....cheaper than thule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted December 6, 2006 Share I had the ride on when I had my superlight, works awesomely, really worth the cash........ other option would be roof racks and the thule system..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted December 6, 2006 Share The best - Thule Ride on Or Euro way.Also worth looking at - Local made upright carriers....cheaper than thule. Both Holdfast & Bike Caddy make upright carriers approx R 900 each. Only thing is that in both instances the front wheel has to be removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted December 6, 2006 Share True...Thats the only negative. Otherwise those racks are quite nice. But bite down a little harder and spend the cash on the thule...you wont regret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted December 6, 2006 Share Only problem I saw with the Thule is that you can't use a bike rack and hitch a trailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted December 7, 2006 Share Went to Linden Cycles to look at the Thule & found that they had a Trapezium rack that is similar to the Thule Eiroway i.e both wheels get tied down and a stabilising bar attaches to the seatpost or frame. The best part was that it was 80% cheaper than the Thule, so bought it. And I can also use the towball at the same time if needed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeMax Posted December 7, 2006 Share The "Bones" by Saris may be a good option - I use it for the tandem and reg bike and it also looks good. http://www.saris.com/p-175-bones-3-bike.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk555 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Went to Linden Cycles to look at the Thule & found that they had a Trapezium rack that is similar to the Thule Eiroway i.e both wheels get tied down and a stabilising bar attaches to the seatpost or frame. The best part was that it was 80% cheaper than the Thule, so bought it. And I can also use the towball at the same time if needed ! and I transport my tandem on trapezium. Have seen some awesome tandem racks which I would love to import but are just a little too costly. Maybe I should chat to a local manufacturer about made a RSA made tandem carrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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