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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 23/12/2021

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Disc brakes so no issue with aligned rims.

Quick release wheels, easy enough to put back on (front anyway).

Very sharp left turn through the caravan door so unlikely to get the frames in without taking the front wheels off (though worth a try).Very sharp left turn through the caravan door so unlikely to get the frames in without taking the front wheels off (though worth a try).

Only 2 of us in the van and very light gear, also we've taken out the main table and bunk ladder, so no issue with payload.

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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 23/12/2021

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Disc brakes so no issue with aligned rims.

Quick release wheels, easy enough to put back on (front anyway).

Very sharp left turn through the caravan door so unlikely to get the frames in without taking the front wheels off (though worth a try).

Only 2 of us in the van and very light gear, also we've taken out the main table and bunk ladder, so no issue with payload.

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Quote: Originally posted by JTQU on 23/12/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 23/12/2021

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Disc brakes so no issue with aligned rims.

Quick release wheels, easy enough to put back on (front anyway).

Very sharp left turn through the caravan door so unlikely to get the frames in without taking the front wheels off (though worth a try).

Only 2 of us in the van and very light gear, also we've taken out the main table and bunk ladder, so no issue with payload.

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From experience, for transporting in the van I suggest you consider.
Ease bars and turn in line with frame.
Remove front wheel.
Ideally remove pedals.
Put in van rear wheel first.
Clip forks into "fork clips", pre mounted on a bit of foot wide, 19mm thick plywood, that all but 1/2" spans between furniture. If marine or painted this goes under van when on site, out of the way.

Use any fork clips like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/zilitol-Mount-Bicycle-Truck-Silver/dp/B09GXT9XWV/ref=sr_1........
Just ensure you select one suiting the axles the bikes use.

Putting rear in first allows you to get back out of the van after fixing the bikes. Taking off a wheel lowers the centre of gravity so reduces rocking.
I strapped the two headstocks lightly together to further contain rocking.
Taking pedals off greatly reduces the chances of catching something, and allows "nesting".
Afterall remember this slightly laborious activity only impacts during transiting the bikes in the van, use a light tow ball Hang-on rack like the Thule Express for transporting them fully assembled once the van is sited.





Post last edited on 23/12/2021 20:49:52

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 24/12/2021

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Dont know what the real answer is to transporting,

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Quote: Originally posted by JTQU on 24/12/2021

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 24/12/2021

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Dont know what the real answer is to transporting,

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I suppose that's the real difference. I do know a viable solution.

Albeit that possibly takes 4 or 5 minutes, though only at each end of a caravan journey, IMO well worth it to enable enjoying cycling whilst away in the van.

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Quote: Originally posted by CanvasMonkey on 26/12/2021

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Not illegal here in the UK if using a 250w motor capacity power unit that outputs to max 15.5mph.

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Quote: Originally posted by CanvasMonkey on 26/12/2021

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Not illegal here in the UK if using a 250w motor capacity power unit that outputs to max 15.5mph.
Typical example would be the Swytch system, very popular here in the UK and perfectly legal.
As reviewed by Spencer on BBC Click
https://youtu.be/_m2POsEuP94
Much cheaper by comparison than buying a new e-bike.

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