Best 3 bike rack - Saris Bones feedback or any others ?

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Best 3 bike rack - Saris Bones feedback or any others ?

Post by colshandy » Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:03 pm

Can anyone recommened one.

Would this one do the trick on a Bongo: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... ck11-34278

Next weeks holiday will tell for sure but I think I am also needing additional storage so I want any rack to be compatibe with storage options.

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Re: Best 3 bike rack - Saris Bones feedback or any others ?

Post by winchman » Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:51 pm

I have a maxx raxx and its very good
http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/
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Re: Best 3 bike rack - Saris Bones feedback or any others ?

Post by Simon Jones » Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:19 pm

If you have a towbar, I'd highly recommend Atera Strada DL3 as it tips to allow access to the tailgate.

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...and with a bit of modification, it can be used with a Thule Back Up box:

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Re: Best 3 bike rack - Saris Bones feedback or any others ?

Post by the1andonly » Tue Jul 02, 2013 9:13 pm

An alternative if both bike and storage rack required (towbar required for storage)
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The bike rack is quite old and was used on an A6 Avant for 9 years the joints are fully ajustable.

cabanon trailer tent box on thule easybase
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bike rails can be added to the easybase (not a cheap option) if bikes, storage are an either or
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