Bike Caddy

[1hill@aTime]

i got my self a 3 bike caddy the weekend, haven't tried it yet, just got the plate bolted onto my towbar this morning, when i fasten it to the rack do i tie the handlebars so the front wheel doesn't move(sorry about the stupid question).

[shaunh]

1Hill, yes, use either bungee cords or toe clip straps to keep the wheels from spinning. Also, buy 2 pool noodles to keep the bikes and its components from touching.

Enjoy!!

[1hill@aTime]

will i need the noodles with one bike or only when thers's two or more

[Barend de Arend]

 

i got my self a 3 bike caddy the weekend' date=' haven't tried it yet, just got the plate bolted onto my towbar this morning, when i fasten it to the rack do i tie the handlebars so the front wheel doesn't move(sorry about the stupid question).

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Depends a bit on the bike and the caddy.  Common is to use something soft to wrap through the front wheel, and around the downtube, above the front bottle cage.  You want to use something that doesn't scratch, and doesn't stretch too much.

 

[1hill@aTime]

which ties would you recommend, the wheels don't have to come off?

[1hill@aTime]

this is the exact one, hope this helps?

 

 

 

[Frosty]

which ties would you recommend' date=' the wheels don't have to come off?[/quote']

 

Look for these ones...

[Nettie R]

I bought leather straps 9 years ago at Westdene cycles. (alfredo Binda or something like that). They still do the trick.

[Bateleur1]

Only need the noodles if you transport more than one bike at a time.  Use and old inner tube cut into long pieces to secure the bikes and the front wheel.  Works well for me.

 

Just remember, and if someone could confirm this I would appreciate it, it is not recommended to transport carbon bikes with that type of bracket.  I heard that it could actually damage the frame.

[1hill@aTime]

Thanx guys will give the tubes a try tomorrow morning, whats the take from the cops, cause it covers the number plate, i see there is place to attach another number plate?

[Bateleur1]

Get yourself an extra number plate and a attach it.  Every once in a while the cops do fine the guys if the view of the plate number is obstructed by the bikes.  And they like doing this at event where they can bust quite a few guys.

[1hill@aTime]

thanx will get one, no need for the xtra expense.

[1hill@aTime]

what size plates are legal?was thinking of getting something smaller as getting the bike on with the std plate might be a problem.

[AndreZA]

I don't like the "Bike Caddy" clamp design. It doesn't wrap around the tube like the Trapezium ones but rather pinch it down. With the thin and carbon tubing of the modern bikes, I think it can cause a problem.

 

My boss also had a problem with on on his VW Caravelle. The whole unit bobs up and down on rough roads so when he went over a speed bump, a bit faaster then he should have, the handlebars of the bike closest to the car bounced up and knocked out the rear window.

 

 

[1hill@aTime]

i have a golf so the back window should be ok, i fitted the bike, it seems to be a very sturdy fit.

[TNT1]

Well, sorry for the resurrection, but does anyone know if Bike Caddy (Hanler Products) is still a thing? I need a replacement roller for my Roller Caddy.