Bike Racks!

[Matthoulb]

I'm looking into getting a bike as i need a bit of a lifestyle change, and was originaly thinking it would be relativly cheap. How wrong i seem to be!

I am assuming that the rear fitting bike racks aren't ideal for the Leon, so what are my options? Roof bars?

 

[m0rk]

roof bars are the best - like this will make sure the bike is secure

 

[WeeJase]

i have one that i no longer use.boot mounted,no idea what you drive but drop me a pm if interested.

 

[k11jrp]

i use thule...like mork shows

 

[RickC]

any that you dont have to take the wheel off?

 

[m0rk]

taking the wheel off is a 10 second exercise, and makes it much more stable.

if you clamp it to the downtube you run the risk of it flapping about/getting damaged.

 

[RickC]

taking the wheel off is a 10 second exercise, and makes it much more stable.

if you clamp it to the downtube you run the risk of it flapping about/getting damaged.

probably a little beter for security too, maybe, whats the model of the one above

 

[m0rk]

http://www.thule.com/templates/THULE_ProductPage.asp?id=61806
Thule 511

 

[WeeJase]

do you need to use roof bars aswell as the thule kit? pretty expensive way of lugging the bike around.
i just whip off the wheels and put it all in the boot these days bit of a bugger when its covered in mud though.

 

[RickC]

cheers

 

[Matthoulb]

With the price of all of this i think it'll probably be best to just put it in the car and get some sheets or something to keep it clean!

 

[m0rk]

The THule 511 is about £60-£70 depending, plus roof bars

Sheets & Tarps are cool, especially if you don't mind bikes getting scratched.

 

[JohnBeard]

I use a set of generic roofbars I got off Ebay for £50 and a Thule bike rack. The latter my Dad gave me, as he got 3 off Ebay for 30-odd quid - always check Ebay, people let stuff go for silly money sometimes!