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PersonNigel White
14/1/2008 at 10:01am
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Hi all, I'm looking for a system to carry two bikes which will fit a small hatchback which doesn't have a tow bar of roof rails.

There seems to be so many different opnions in the shops so I thought I'd ask some people I can trust (that's you guys!). I was originally going for one that sits high on the boot and is attached by straps but some people have told me that rear fitted systems often fall off in transit!



PersonFogey
14/1/2008 at 10:27am
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Depends if you want to go on the continent.  Boot or rear mounted cycle racks will incur a fine on a lot of the continent.


PersonNigel White
14/1/2008 at 10:32am
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Thanks Fogey, this is just for the UK


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Then I would go for a Thule.  See here


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14/1/2008 at 11:19am
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Look for the clip-on ones


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Personstevewils
14/1/2008 at 1:02pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fogey on 14/1/2008
Boot or rear mounted cycle racks will incur a fine on a lot of the continent.
Not heard of this one before, we've been going to France for over 10 years with a cycle rack and never had a problem.

Can you give us anymore details?

Steve.

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14/1/2008 at 2:34pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fogey on 14/1/2008
Depends if you want to go on the continent. Boot or rear mounted cycle racks will incur a fine on a lot of the continent.

Been to Germany (where it was fitted), Spain, France, Holland, Belgium, Italy, Poland, Denmark, - which is "a lot of the continent" with no problems so I would also be interested in what laws I am ignoring.

I do know that with some countries (mainly Spain & Italy) a marker board has to used (yes I do use one) but "rear or boot mounted" bike racks a problem - this is news to me


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Sorry Peeps, I misread some advice form The Caravan Club.

This is what it says:

There is new legislation in Portugal which in practice means that only motor caravans are allowed to carry bicycles at the rear of the vehicle; cars should transport them on the roof provided an overall height of 4m is not exceeded. Drivers of cars with bicycles attached to the back of the vehicle will be subject to a fine.

 

Sorry if I have cause confusion. 

 

 


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Quote: Originally posted by Nigel White on 14/1/2008

Hi all, I'm looking for a system to carry two bikes which will fit a small hatchback which doesn't have a tow bar of roof rails.

There seems to be so many different opnions in the shops so I thought I'd ask some people I can trust (that's you guys!). I was originally going for one that sits high on the boot and is attached by straps but some people have told me that rear fitted systems often fall off in transit!

HI, Im relyably told the one to get is the Hollyiwood S10-----omf



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