Grebel Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Thanks Guys.I know there is a step up on the Natal front to fine for "illegal cycle racks". There seems to be a run of cyclist getting fined for this in Durban at present. Thanks for the info, thoughts and ideas. What constitutes an illegal cycle rack though? Surely they have to identify the law that you are breaking in order to fine you? If they are fining for number plates and lights then that I understand.
Kritzie Posted February 15, 2011 Posted February 15, 2011 Think it is great that they fine the okes that obscure their number plates with bike racks. Its the law abide by it. Its not rocket science. Thule bike rack sorts out all the hassles, now I can make sure I get that camera fine!!! Lol!!! No Im not a Thule rep he he!!!
RockCoach Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 I'm so glad I went the Thule roof rack route and thus don't have to worry about obscuring plates or brake lights. Yes, it's quite expensive for 3 bikes but what does an approved towbar plus Thule towbar rack cost? I weighed up the advantages verses the disadvantages and there was it was a no brainer.
ricochet_rabbit Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks Guys.I know there is a step up on the Natal front to fine for "illegal cycle racks". There seems to be a run of cyclist getting fined for this in Durban at present. Thanks for the info, thoughts and ideas. Yeah, they were sitting outside the finish of hill 2 hill last year nailing everyone as they left !
Noneking Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Think it is great that they fine the okes that obscure their number plates with bike racks. Its the law abide by it. Its not rocket science. Thule bike rack sorts out all the hassles, now I can make sure I get that camera fine!!! Lol!!! No Im not a Thule rep he he!!! I agree! If we expect other road users to abide by the law, why should we get away with illegal bike racks? I have a Thule Euroway - Was pulled over at roadblock in Natal during December and Traffic cop actually thanked me for using a legal bike rack with lights and number plate
ricochet_rabbit Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) I'm so glad I went the Thule roof rack route and thus don't have to worry about obscuring plates or brake lights. Yes, it's quite expensive for 3 bikes but what does an approved towbar plus Thule towbar rack cost? I weighed up the advantages verses the disadvantages and there was it was a no brainer. except when you get to a race and find the parking lot has a height restriction or you plain forget about the bikes because the kids are fighting and you drive into the garage ! Edited February 16, 2011 by ricochet_rabbit
Grebel Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 except when you get to a race and find the parking lot has a height restriction or you plain forget about the bikes because the kids are fighting and you drive into the garage ! That cost a friend of mine a new front wheel and fork...
DirtyFrank Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Think it is great that they fine the okes that obscure their number plates with bike racks. Its the law abide by it. Its not rocket science. Thule bike rack sorts out all the hassles, now I can make sure I get that camera fine!!! Lol!!! No Im not a Thule rep he he!!! Not a Thule rep but mine has paid for itself over the years. Best rack IMO. Edited March 2, 2011 by DirtyFrank
DawieO Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Not a Thule rep but mine has paid for itself over the years. Best rack IMO.Would work a lot better if the plates on your car actually match the one on the rack... (geez that pic of the white fortuner with the luggage stacked on the Thule disappeared quickly!) Edited March 2, 2011 by DawieO
DirtyFrank Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Would work a lot better if the plates on your car actually match the one on the rack... (geez that pic of the white fortuner with the luggage stacked on the Thule disappeared quickly!) Hey, they said it had to have a number plate !
Pusher Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Not a Thule rep but mine has paid for itself over the years. Best rack IMO.Also thought of using my Thule rack as a luggage rack. Looks like a heavy load there! Did you exceed the weight limit of your rack?
DirtyFrank Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Also thought of using my Thule rack as a luggage rack. Looks like a heavy load there! Did you exceed the weight limit of your rack? Probably, Load limit is 60kg. Have used it like this or a combo of bike and luggage often.
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