C5 Hatchback

[macca pacca]

i have an 05 plate c5 hatch back and want to buy a rear mounting bike rack any ideas on best make and model to buy. i have priced up roof bars and bike carriers to fit roof bars from citroen they want £270 (to carry 3 bikes) thanks for any help or ideas

[Guest Chilie]

I would try Halfords, when we were buying a child seat they were quite happy to check the fit in the car park so no reason why they wouldnt let you have a go with a bike rack I would guess.

[Randombloke]

If you are in France check out Norauto and Feu Vert.

 

Norauto

 

Norauto bike carriers

 

Feu Vert

 

Bike carriers

 

I got some very keenly priced roof bars for an estate with roof rails. Halfords now do some that are comparable, but in Sept 06 Feu Vert were the cheapest option.

[unclepete]

i have an 05 plate c5 hatch back and want to buy a rear mounting bike rack any ideas on best make and model to buy. i have priced up roof bars and bike carriers to fit roof bars from citroen they want £270 (to carry 3 bikes) thanks for any help or ideas

 

Hi I bought thule roofbars from skidrive.com, ~£90 and roobar cycle carriers from towsure ~14 each. You can get up to 4 bikes on the bars

 

Cheers :angry:

[Malcolm]

Hi I bought thule roofbars from skidrive.com, ~£90 and roobar cycle carriers from towsure ~14 each. You can get up to 4 bikes on the bars

 

Cheers :angry:

Hi Macca Pacca. I have an 02 2.2 and have fitted the Thule towbar mounted cycle rack. It comes as a kit including a number plate holder. It mounts on to the actual ball of the tow bar with a very strong clamping system as is secured by one very substantial bolt done up with a large spanner [supplied]. The number plate holder comes with lights which you plug in to the towing socket. It holds three adult bikes comfortably and most importantly,securely. It's two biggest advantages for me are the ease of fitting, five minutes start to finish and the lack of windage caused if you fitted a roof mounted rack. I think it cost me about £120 which when you look at the excellent build quality seems good value for money. I bought it mail order but shortly after saw a local branch of Halfords were selling them at a comparable price. Thule actually make a full range of this type of rack with prices up to about £350. Another advantage I have just remembered is that you can still open the tailgate with the rack and cycles fitted. Hope this helps.

Regards

Malcolm