Bike in the boot?

[Snarks]

I was wondering if anyone puts a bicycle in the back of their Leon?

On my Mk1 Leon, I can get my bike in with the seats folded down and the front wheel of the bike removed. Looking at the brochure, the hatch seems to taper inwards towards the bottom reducing the width.

Failing that, is it possible to fasten roof bars on? It's difficult to see in the brochure whether there are any mountings on the roof or not.

 

[Greytop]

Failing that, is it possible to fasten roof bars on? It's difficult to see in the brochure whether there are any mountings on the roof or not.

Roof bars are an option http://seatepac.gedas.co.uk/model.a...uring&subcategory=Roof Bars&partno=1P0071101A

 

[DanGB]

ive got my 18inch bike in ok, back wheel at the back of the car, and a few inches left before the front seats (altohugh my seat is qute far forward!)

 

[DanGB]

roof bar options..

http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/newLeon/site/accessories/exterior/Roof-bars/main.html

not sure what are avalible in the UK.

 

[ALT54]

roof bar options..

http://www.seat.com/com/generator/su/com/newLeon/site/accessories/exterior/Roof-bars/main.html

not sure what are avalible in the UK.

These are listed in UK Accessories brochure at £145.00 1P0071101

Paul

 

[uzzy]

Has anyone fitted them? Can anyone confirm they don't damage the car in any way?

 

[Snarks]

These are listed in UK Accessories brochure at £145.00 1P0071101

Paul

Pricey!! I expect the bike rack is a similar price?

 

[Craig Senior]

Get some Thule ones.

Much better IMO and cheaper.

 

[WeeJase]

i can get mine in with the seats up

 

[matth1j]

I was wondering if anyone puts a bicycle in the back of their Leon?

I put my 700c wheeled hybrid into the boot so I could get back from the dealer when I took my FR to get the alarm fixed. Not too difficult with front wheel off and rear seats down.

John

 

[fivetones]

Get some Thule ones.

Much better IMO and cheaper.

Is there one to fit the Leon FR, do you know.

We need a bike riack for our FR tdi.

 

[Craig Senior]

Is there one to fit the Leon FR, do you know.

We need a bike riack for our FR tdi.

If it's a MK1, then yes 'cos I've got one.

There is also one listed for the Mk2. Got mine from here:

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/

Cheap & quick.

 

[fivetones]

If it's a MK1, then yes 'cos I've got one.

There is also one listed for the Mk2. Got mine from here:

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/

Cheap & quick.

I can't find any listing for any Leon for a bike rack on there. I mean one for the back not a roof one. Though if that's my only option.... (not keen on roof racks).

 

[Craig Senior]

I can't find any listing for any Leon for a bike rack on there. I mean one for the back not a roof one. Though if that's my only option.... (not keen on roof racks).

Don't know if a rack will fit on the back due to the spoiler.

My Thule roof rack takes 5 minutes to fit. Only 4 bolts.

 

[fivetones]

I guess a roof rack might be my only option. I don't like cornering with a bike on the roof though.

Anyway, those thule roof bars look ok. I used to have some thule bars on my old mini , worked ok.

 

[Deleted member 7659]

Get a decent bike carrier like the Thule 591 and they'll slide into the groove you'll find in the top of the bar when you pull the black rubber strip out.

I've got OE Seat roof bars on my LCR and they fit really well (they're made by Thule) and I know if you buy Thule branded bars for the LCR they're a different fitting arrangement.

By the looks of the ones above on a Leon 2 they're now producing them exactly the same using the one fitting per corner so I'd go for them if they're cheaper.

Adrian

 

[Chrissywis]

Anyone now fitted Thule roofbars to a MKII Leon? I have an FR and am thinking of going down that route.
Cheers,
Chris.

 

[simon34]

Just over £100 for thule roof bars from here for a mk2 leon
http://www.roofracks.co.uk/main/roofbars_index.htm
wont make any differnce whether its an fr a cupra or stylance all the roofs are the same

 

[Igor23]

I've managed to fit 2 of these
http://www.ice.hpv.co.uk/standard_trikes/q.htm
into the boot of a VW Lupo GTi, (ok I had to drop the rear seats)...

 

[Jonathan_Pow]

I managed to get my 21" mountain bike in the back with the rear seats folded forward and the front wheel of the bike removed. The front seats didn't even have to move, and both seats are always right back on the rails. Not a problem at all... and the bike is much bigger than most.