Mountain Bike Carriers

[Forbez]

Hi Guys, can anyone who has one, tell me which type they have and where they got it from.

I'm not sure whether to go for a roof or boot mounted one.

And have you had any problems with it?

Probably looking to carry only 1 bike, but maybe 2 in the future.

Thanks

 

[Ibiza125]

I would go boot mounted. Looking back at the one my family used to use they were really easy to use, just put bits of material around where the straps go onto the boot and you'll be fine

I was actually going to use it the other day but they got rid of it to my Auntie!!

 

[Mark300zx]

Have heard a lot of the boot mounted ones leave marks and scratches!

 

[Ibiza125]

just put bits of material around where the straps go onto the boot and you'll be fine

Have heard a lot of the boot mounted ones leave marks and scratches!

.

 

[Riko]

I have a boot mounted one but havent used it yet. However we used it on the alhambra and it's a great fit and supports a lot of weight. Personally I wouldn't put more than 2 bikes on as the hooks which are fed into the boot have to grab on somewhere and any lip is a bit thin on our cars!

 

[Feel]

I wouldn't go boot mounted.
They can scratch, particularly if the car isn't clean.
Problems with them blocking the rear lights, need a trailerboard and somewhere to plug it in.
They don't lock on, so if you go out cycling for the day you have to take it off and put it in the boot, then refit it afterwards.
You can't open the boot with one on, or at least, it's not easy.

Roofbar Downsides I can think of:
Roofbar ones are typically more expensive, but it's easier to upgrade to >2 bikes. Roofbars can be used for carrying other shizz.
I haven't been on a ferry with bikes on roofbars for some time, but last time I did it cost more for the extra height.
There's a risk of muck/scratches on the roof, particularly if you mountainbike. You do tend to lean against the car when you lift the bike up, unless you put the bike right to one side.

Have a look on www.roofbox.co.uk for either, particualrly in their "Bargains" section.

 

[Danjw]

Im using the Thule roof bars and the Thule Freeride bike holder, i was in the same position as you last year and wasnt sure what to get. Havent had a problem with it so far either but whatever you do dont get them from Hal-frauds they quoted me nearly £200 for what i have, instead i had a look around on the net and picked both of them up for £140 delivered!!

 

[Mark300zx]

Sorry to hijack, I have just bought seat dealer roof bars and are there any cycle carriers that fit directly onto these securely?

 

[Cupra20]

I borrowed a boot mount one form a mate and it popped one corner of my spoiler up, as from what i can see the spoiler over hangs the actuall metal boot frame and hangs on the spoiler rather than the boot, it was solid but has also scratched my boot,

i'm now looking for a roof mount one, does anyone know what feet fit the ibiza roof rails?

 

[Forbez]

Roof mount it is then, cheers lads.

 

[Cupra20]

Make sure you shop around cos i asked in a bike shop at the weekend and they told about £400 all in roof bars and bike carrier, i nearly had a heart attack when he said how much!!!

 

[Cupra20]

Have you got one yet mate?

If so where did you get it form if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Mark300zx]

I went for seat roof rack used on ebay, and I am going to get some cycle carriers to fit.

 

[Cupra20]

Do seat make one then?

 

[tom w]

Do seat make one then?

i would be interested too,as my halfords boot mounted has scratched mine

 

[Cupra20]

i would be interested too,as my halfords boot mounted has scratched mine

My mates scratched mine aswell thats why i'm looking at roof racks, i've found a thule one cheap that i might get, be good to find out if seat do do one.

 

[Mark300zx]

Seat do roof racks, but I am unsure whether they do cycle carriiers.

 

[Cupra20]

Seat do roof racks, but I am unsure whether they do cycle carriiers.

Looked on there website and it says the roof rack is unavailable and they do a universal bike carrier, think i'll give them a ring and find out if they still do one.