Cycle Carrier

[ub7rm]

Yeah I thought the halfords ones showed a car with the same sort of spoiler but then they say not suitable    Probably as has been said for liability reasons.

Since my last post, I've been back into Halfords and bought one of their high level rear-mounted carriers.  It had a picture of a Mk 5 with a spoiler on the box so I guessed it should fit with no problems.  I checked with a member of staff before I bought it and they said if it didn't clear the spoiler then I could return it as long as it was in perfect condition and the box was also in perect condition.

I fitted it yesterday afternoon, put two adult mountain bikes on it and it DOES clear the spoiler and also leaves the number plate and lights visible.  An extra bonus was that it had a third off the price

Although it shows it on a Mk 4 on the website, the actual box has a pic of a blue Mk 5 on it:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_251011_langId_-1_categoryId_165477

Cool.  Thanks for the update 

Just need to get a bike now... 

[darrens]

I am also interested in getting one of these to carry two mountain bikes.  Is there any issues with the straps rubbing the car paintwork and leaving scratches/marks?

Thanks

[R32UK]

I can vouch for the halfords one. I did the london to brighton a couple of weeks ago and tried the halfords (3 bike) one on the back of mine and it nice and easy to use and fit. Even managed to get it onto my mates Civic, its very versatile

the fact that it had a mk5 on the box did help me make my choice

[darrens]

Thanks, looks like I am going to have to invest in one!

[rskardon]

The trouble with any rear mounted racks is that unless your car is absolutely spotless before you put them on there is always a chance that you trap dirt between the rack and paint and cause scratches. I would favour either putting the bikes inside (which i regularly do with 2 adult mountain bikes) or going for the roof rack option, I already own the VW roof rack though which makes it easier as it costs £140 alone.

If its just you or you and 1 other bike go inside as suggested,

R

[SKAVIA]

Not Cheap - but if like me you use it a lot...

Tow bar is Witter Quantum detachable £375 fitted

Rack was £250

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/Steelgreygti/AteraStrada3BikeRack?authkey=Gv1sRgCJTz7-iPkuX7GA

That looks like a top quality piece of kit - expensive, but you get what you pay for!
Your car looks lovely as well - where did you get the CF rear bumper protector? Wheels look nice as well - got any more pics of the car? (sorry for the thread hijack!)
 

[Merlinman]

You have a PM, S 

[dustybones]

I bought a bog standard one from Halfords for about 60quid 6 years ago, have used it on mk4 gti with spoiler, 325ci coupe, and now mk5 gti wth spolier. Never had any grief and that carrying 3 bikes on it. - You dont need to spend a bucket of cash. Just fit it carefully to a clean back end so no dirt to rub on paint from straps etc.

cheers