Rain101 Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Needing advise on the best, cheapest bike rack to purchase... for max, 2 bikes. Towbar/no towbar needed? What would the going rate be...at the moment, clueless, needing your advise.
dirtrider Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 No Towbar - Thule not cheap Towbar - Any cheapy will do .
dirtrider Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Got my towbar mount 3 bike rack in Junk mail for R200.00
NotSoBigBen Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Hi - Jack on DR - What you giving me stick for your 6 beers for huh huh? I know where you park doofus! H - Jack off
dirtrider Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 well somebody got to put you in ur place ! And stop hi-jacking other peoples chats !!
1skinnyman Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Rain - I think the Thule clip-on I had has not been sold yet. For 2 bikes and its lockable. It is with my brother in law, he is in Cape Town. Will have to make sure about the availablilty. I used it once. PM me your contact details if you are intrested.
Zaskar Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Towbar - Any cheapy will do . Unless you have oversize carbon tubing in your frame, which cannot be clamped! Then you need a Thule Ride-On or similar carrier, where the bike sits on the rack, in stead of hanging.
steve Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Make sure your bikes fit the rack ............ sounds obvious, but you'll be surprised how often bikes don't fit the racks.
dirtrider Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 Ooops sorry that is a big factor when getting a rack . My 3 bike rack hardly gets used cause my dual suspension will not hang without a special little hanging goodie .
1skinnyman Posted October 29, 2007 Posted October 29, 2007 my "new" bike does not fit my holdfast rack, tubing oversize and square
Rain101 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Posted October 29, 2007 OK, ok guys Im a rookie here! thanks for advise, don't need to be caught up in the issues which go beyond a bike rack do I?
stevensscf2 Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Hi there could be interested myself. I live in cape Town as well!!
chuck Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Not sure how handy you are but if you are then I would suggest you make your own. And while you're at it make a 'ride on'. It eliminates problems that you could face with frame compatibility and hanger type carriers. If you are not into DIY I would still suggest 'ride on'. You obviously need a towbar.
bak2basiks Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Hi there could be interested myself. I live in cape Town as well!!...2007 post....hmmm....might b sold by now.....
nolipoli Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Thule makes a ride-on that fits direct on the hatch. I am sure its not cheap, but it looks pretty good
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