Bike Racks

[Terry1100]

Any suggestions for a bike rack for the Blingo.

Needs to take 2 adult bikes, a 24" kids bike and a smallish childs bike.

Quality more important than price. (I'm spending the Speedferries saving over the Tunnel :) !)

[DesdinovaUK]

Dunno but I'm also interested in the answer, see you on Speedferries next summer then

[StephenM]

I would ask this question a bike website, most racks suit a wide range of cars and these sites have a high percentage of users of such things - www.singletrack.co.uk is the best site for bike related stuff. If you cant be bothered registering with the site, let me know and I will put up a post, loads of feedback is always guaranteed - I am sure the 'bones' rack (I think supplied through raliegh) is a good un, but there are bound to be others.

I an a keen cyclist and have used various racks over the years (although now I just put the bikes inside the blingo :D ) One thing I would say that the best systems are either roofbars and a frame clamping carriers such as thule (not fork clamping which have been known to dispatch bikes at 70mph on the motorway :o ) or towbar mounted rear carriers - way more expensive than a strap on rack but many times more secure and once the towbar is fitted, much easier to use and never ruins the paint. The later is also better if you have different sizes of bike.

In terms of carrying bikes when the car isnt full of luggage - I have got 5 adults and 2 mountainbikes in the boot (all wheels off) and 3 adults and 3 bikes plus riding kit (some wheels off and double seat down) - this is why I bought my berlingo :rolleyes:

[Terry1100]

A search generally on the 'net seems to throw up

"Hollywood F4 Bike Station Rack" as a good choice for vertical rear doors as the weight seems to sit on the bumper.

I don't fanct the extra height of the roofrack types and don't think I'm going to go to the expense of fitting a tow-hitch just to mount a bike rack (mind you it might give me the excuse to buy a jetski/hang-glider/horse/dinghy or anything else that requires a trailer (or think of the booze I could bring home :rolleyes: ).

I'll keep you informed of how the search is going.

[DickieG]

Have you tried Citroen, they do one for about £145, look on their website for details.

[StephenM]

£145!!!! :rolleyes: The top end rear racks I have seen retail for £100 max. You'll probably find it is made by another manufacturer and costs around £50 (or maybe I am just cynical over main dealer prices for accesories)