Which bike carrier do you us ?

[Justa]

I know there is a few bikers on here - what carrier do you use ?

I'm not forking out for a detachable towbar although I know its the best method...

That leaves me with a rear mounted one (they always seem to scratch the car & my Leon mk II FR and indeed all Leons have a spoiler) or roof bars with individual carriers on (which increases mpg and effects performance!)

I'll only be using a dozen times a year so can anyone recommend anything ?

cheers

 

[stevesulsh]

Thule (Swedish I think) are a great make of carrier there will always be some effect to mpg even carried on hatch but I have always preferred roof mounted with front wheel off you still have access to the boot instead of fiddling around with buckles and straps. (always lock bikes to the roof bars and watch out for low entrances into motorway services OOPS I didn't just the once was enough)

 

[DaveP]

I use the boot (I have both roof and tow bar and tend use boot for 1 or 2 bikes)

 

[Justa]

will use the boot for one bike - but not two, a dog, three people and luggage...

 

[Justa]

leigh15 - why did you delete that message ?

 

[Wrighty]

i've got one of these:

http://www.saris.com/c-15-.aspx

Bones 2 - not had chance to use it yet though

 

[Justa]

let me know how you get on !

 

[BlackMagicLeon]

I went for one of these (with the Leon fitting kit)

Very solid and rigid on the car and you can still open the boot with it on.. although it does get awkward when you have the weight of the bikes on it.

You do have to be careful that the 'hooks' on the top and bottom lips of the boot are located correctly otherwise it can scratch.. but some extra pads or protective film should sort that out.