Bike racks ?

changeinminds · Post by **changeinminds** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 2:11 pm

Hi guys I know the subject of bike racks had been covered a few times, but Im sure Ive seen on this forum a list of the racks with pics available for Bongos. I cant seem to find the thread

any help will be great.

mikexgough · Post by **mikexgough** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:55 pm

Search for cycle racks or Fiamma or Avenir or Thule .....

To have one needs some research into what suits your needs .....some like the strap ons, some strap ons with wheel channels, some go for the Tow bar variants and some go for the Fiamma tailgate and some with the Fiamma have a tow bar for a trailer or back rack.....

You need to see what suits you.......as well as how much of the hard earned you are willing to part with....

I have just done that......been to a couple of Bongo meets, talked to the people with the different racks......chose one and I have just got to try it........nope not telling you which one I have as I don't like getting into the "my ones better than yours" chat on the Forum.....mine suits what we want.....

changeinminds · Post by **changeinminds** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:10 pm

Thanks Mike, ideally I'd want 4 bike carrier that stays on the back and allows me to stiil open the back door, also theres a spoiler on the back so it would ahve to avoid that, I dont have a tow bar
I dont suppose that leaves alot of choice do you know of any that fit that spec.

Cheers

dobby · Post by **dobby** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:46 pm

Ok, I've been thinking about this for a bit as well.

We started off with a Malmos (Towsure) Towbar mounted rack - it didn't hold bikes very well but didn't cost a lot but you had to take it off to open the tailgate (costs about £50) but you need a light board.

Next we bought an avenir vermont as it goes on easy - high up, doesn't obscure the number/lights etc and you can open the tailgate with it on (without bikes) and still tow a trailer Cost about £90.

The other option is a Fiamma Pro C - looks very neat - Haydn Callow has posted some pics. But you need to drill holes and it looks low enough to interfere with the trailer? It can carry four bikes I think. I'd guess that with the struts etc its below £300 but needs a lightboard

But If I was doing it again I'd get a Fiamma rack for the VITO get the struts upgraded and get the spoiler cut. These can carry four bikes I believe but costs all in say £300? It can be used with a cargo bag, does not need a light board and towing is an option.

Last option is the Bakrak and Thule bike carriers that use the tow mount, but you cannot tow a trailer. The Bakrak looks like VFM and has some other flexible options, both need light rack?

Guess its cost versus function and use. I couldn't make my mind up so I'm sticking with the Avenir Vermont

Post by **Doone** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:50 pm

Im sure Ive seen on this forum a list of the racks with pics available for Bongos.

Do you mean the factsheet in the members area? Here's the link to it.

changeinminds · Post by **changeinminds** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:49 pm

Cheers guys, great help, I knew I had seen the information on here somewhere, now I got to make the big decision

how many bikes will the vermont hold ?

dobby · Post by **dobby** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:03 pm

The vermont will only hold three, but you could risk overloading it and fitting another track or squeezing another bike in the middle? The max load is 45kg See below

http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/100232.html

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