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14-06-2010, 04:38 PM | #1 | ||
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Thinking of getting a tow bar to use to hook-up a 2 or 3-tier bike rack..anyone know of good shops where one could get one installed at a decent price..or would you not recommend it..?
Car in question is for 2007 Fiesta LX 2-door.. Cheers |
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15-06-2010, 09:57 AM | #2 | ||
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Looked at getting a tow bar for the sole purpose of carrying bikes - almost went with a factory accessory towbar before stumbling across the Thule bike rack which attaches to the hatch. Holds 3 bikes, is easy to install and remove. Most importantly, it is very sturdy.
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15-06-2010, 10:02 AM | #3 | ||
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Out of sheer coincidence, I've got a mate who is currently selling some of the Saris 3 bike strap-on racks on the major auction site (I wonder if I can say it's name here, on the other forums I'm on you can't!). I was only talking to him yesterday about them - designed for people who can't have - or don't want to have - a towbar.
If you do a search on "Saris Bones" on the 'bay, you'll find them. |
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15-06-2010, 12:52 PM | #4 | |||
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Are also Carbon fibre bike friendly as they don't support any of the weight on the tubes.
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15-06-2010, 11:21 PM | #5 | ||
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Sounds awesome guys, I will have to look into them..be interested to know what there rated to carry in KG's...i've got some heavy mountain bikes
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15-06-2010, 11:29 PM | #6 | ||
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What about roof racks as an option? No good?
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22-06-2010, 09:59 AM | #7 | ||
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The ford dealers still sell the older towbars and harnesses. I think they are rated 850kg from memory.Price from our dealer quite acceptable.
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22-06-2010, 10:00 AM | #8 | ||
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i have also seen towbars advertised on ebay from time to time for the fiesta's
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22-06-2010, 12:16 PM | #9 | ||
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I have the ford one, got it with the car as part of the 21,990 DA price. I fitted it myself, easy as.
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