Advice needed for roof mount cycle carrier

peelaaa · 11th February 2011, 18:13

There are lots around from really cheap to expensive but which ones are recommeded, does anyone have them fitted??

In halfords they range from 26-115 euros, what do you get for the price as thats a big difference.

baughurst · 11th February 2011, 20:26

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Originally Posted by peelaaa

In halfords they range from 26-115 euros, what do you get for the price as thats a big difference.

Backache, armache and a headache if the bike slips whilst you're putting up there. I had one for a while and found it a pain.

Leander · 11th February 2011, 21:21

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Originally Posted by baughurst

Backache, armache and a headache if the bike slips whilst you're putting up there. I had one for a while and found it a pain.

Add wallet-ache to that list

- they ruin your fuel economy (if you care - I do).

If you have, or can get, a tow ball, then Halfords and others do some good ones that clamp on to the ball.

Surprisingly strong and stable, and zero drag.
So good I bought one myself - though I got it half-price of ebay

baughurst · 11th February 2011, 21:52

True.

I have a tow bar one now too, almost got a tow bar to mount it to as well, if it ever stops raining!

SMC Trading · 11th February 2011, 22:41

If you have roof bars these Rover branded ones should do the trick

Robson Rover Repair · 11th February 2011, 23:13

Do you happen to have a tow bar mate?

Instead of a tow bar mount, if you have the space a small trailer is excellent for two or more.

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/03/73750303.html

peelaaa · 12th February 2011, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Do you happen to have a tow bar mate?

Instead of a tow bar mount, if you have the space a small trailer is excellent for two or more.

http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/03/73750303.html

I find the price of a towbar a bit high though, although i would prefer it, do you know anywhere that is reasonably priced?

Robson Rover Repair · 12th February 2011, 18:57

I wish id of know mate, I was offered a full one last week for £30 (none detachable), but already have one and didnt have the spare reddies.

Ebay and gumtree are perfect for them, we can watch the local scrapyards for you if you want?

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Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,103 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	I wish id of know mate, I was offered a full one last week for £30 (none detachable), but already have one and didnt have the spare reddies. Ebay and gumtree are perfect for them, we can watch the local scrapyards for you if you want? __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

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SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If you have roof bars these Rover branded ones should do the trick