Transporting a Bike

[kris-182]

Ive just bought myself a Mountain Bike just asking what people use to take there bike places (no smart comments about riding them, long distance or to local trails). A mate had the boot one and the bike ended up scratching his boot so I'm thinking of a roof rack, my cars low so it will be easy ha.

 

[fUbAr]

Roof bars with bike mount.

 

[Bodge!]

Rear mounted bike rack?
If your careful, you shouldn't damage the boot interior

 

[Bodge!]

Yes........... Roof racks......................

 

[StevenMc29]

Check my thread!

 

[J.B.]

I take both wheels off and then everything fits in fine. No need to squeeze it in and scratch anything at all if you do that. I had 2 bikes in mine last week on the way to Cannock Chase.

 

[kris-182]

I take both wheels off and then everything fits in fine. No need to squeeze it in and scratch anything at all if you do that. I had 2 bikes in mine last week on the way to Cannock Chase.

I will also be going camping with it so the boot will be full. Roof rack it is

 

[realnumber 1]

I will also be going camping with it so the boot will be full. Roof rack it is

I've had me and a mate, 2 bikes, 2 tents and enough beer and other supplies to last a good week in France in mine. All went in the boot fine with the seats down....

 

[J.B.]

Hmm I dunno. Mine was pretty full because we used a lot of cushions to protect the frames. With some jiggling though you should get enough basic camping gear in for a weekend. There's quite a bit of room in them, I just moved everything I own back home in mine. A bit tricky for me to express just how much that was but the boxes filled about 10x10 feet of floor space.

 

[Matt W]

LOL at not using the hatchback part of the car to transport it.

 

[hughski]

I take my back bench seats out...then take your wheels off so the bike is sitting just behind you where the seats would normally be. I can fit 2X road bikes and 4 wheels in using this method!
you also have the boot free for your kit!
Hope this helps!

 

[JayA]

Agree with the wheel off method-Surprising amount of room if you use it wisely- I had 3 mountain bike in the back of mine today.

 

[Adam.]

Use the brain and don't rush and jam everything in. I've got a few old blankets I use.

Clio 200 - Kona Cowan + Kona Stinky Primo + all my gear.

 

[Darren S]

You can get a mountain bike, in a bike bag, in the rear of a V6. It will only go in one way, but it is possible. Piece of piss in a 182.

D.

 

[Ralphizzle]

Get some wheelbags... and use blankets.
(It's more likey you scuff the plastic rear panels with the alcantara inserts)

I can easily fit two bikes with wheels mounted in; that is 2 x BMX bikes.

 

[Yellow Dave]

remove the rear bench, although not always necessary, lay your back seats down. 2x DH bikes with a dust sheet between them, 4x wheels in wheel bags, full camping kit and riding gear and change of clothes for 3 day trip to Wales. No need for speed and fuel sucking roof or boot bars. You can even fit 2x surf or snowboards in the clio.

 

[clancy]

remove the front wheel and just put it in the boot ? i can comfortably get 2 mountain bikes in my boot, 3 at a real squeeze

 

[Sean6545]

Rig up

OR

this

 

[Jamie16v]

I fit 2 bikes in my boot fine!

B.M.X's though...

 

[Sash]

Rig up

OR

this

This method is fine if you
A) have a towbar... for 182's this isn't an option...
B) you have a trailer license (or you're old enough to have the entitlement already)
Finally...
C) You have a trailer!

 

[Yellow Dave]

This method is fine if you
A) have a towbar... for 182's this isn't an option...
B) you have a trailer license (or you're old enough to have the entitlement already)
Finally...
C) You have a trailer!

Don't need a trailer licence if the max weight of the trailer and car combined weight less then 3.5t. therefore not needed unless you're towing a horsebox / car trailer etc

 

[Sash]

Car driving licence first obtained since 1 January 1997
Drivers who passed a car test on or after 1 January 1997 are required to pass an additional driving test in order to gain entitlement to category B+E and all larger vehicles. In addition to the new driving tests, drivers of vehicles which fall within subcategories C1, C1+E, D1 and D1+E also have to meet higher medical standards..

:clown:
The way i read this, is that I'd need to take an extra test...

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Thule roof bars + bike carrier. (www.roofracks.co.uk)

Do it in style !

 

[Adam.]

:clown:
The way i read this, is that I'd need to take an extra test...

DVLA site is a pile of shite at the best of times lol. You can tow a trailer on a category B providing its not heavier than the towing car or the car+trailer doesn't exceed 3.5t.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547