GTD bike rack?

[limbsy]

Hey,

Looking at taking the bikes to south wales for a bit of a thrash, normally take the van. But would like to enjoy some fine driving roads with the GTD. So, has anyone got a decent bike rack they could reccommend for it? been looking at the 'saris bones' as this looks like fitment would be fine (and looks pretty cool), but am open to suggestions. 

[Buck]

I'd go for removable tow bar and bike rack rather than the roof option.

[R32UK]

I know a fantastic bike rack for the GTI!!

[jkp]

I've been looking at an option for when my GTD is delivered. I very nearly bought an Altera Strada towbar mount for use on my Land Rover, but have seen the roof mounted stand type that attach to roof bars and this is probably how I will go now that I have seen how sturdy and secure they are.

I've a set of Prorack Whisperbars that I'll be fitting. A top bit of kit that give virtually no whistle up to 80mph when fitted unlike Thule where a lot of folks fit the wind deflector. They are a bit dearer but well worth the it.

http://www.whispbar.co.uk/accessories/cycle shows a style of fitment, but you also get the ones that allow you to keep the front wheel on.

[Buck]

I know a fantastic bike rack for the GTI!!

Do Tell!

[ajmoir36]

I have the VW bars and VW Bike bit for on the bars and when tightend you can grab the bars and rock the car.  Beware of rear bumper resting type ones as the bumper is hollow and cant take weight less than 30kgs or something. p.s. The roof bars are only weighted up to 75kgs.

[Buck]

The other thing with the type that rest on the rear tailgate is the straps that fasten onto the top edge of th tailgate then apply pressure onto the roof spoiler and can lead to damage as this is an expanded foam type unit - I've even seen one of these snapped before!

I'm looking at a westfalia removable towbar (which then needs a new rear valance with removable panel) and a Thule quad bike rack (triple plus one extension) but might be getting roofbars for a roofbox for this summer's holiday so adding roof bike adaptors could be better but I'd be very nervous about scratching my car on the way up or down with the bike 

[limbsy]

The other thing with the type that rest on the rear tailgate is the straps that fasten onto the top edge of th tailgate then apply pressure onto the roof spoiler and can lead to damage as this is an expanded foam type unit - I've even seen one of these snapped before!

I'm looking at a westfalia removable towbar (which then needs a new rear valance with removable panel) and a Thule quad bike rack (triple plus one extension) but might be getting roofbars for a roofbox for this summer's holiday so adding roof bike adaptors could be better but I'd be very nervous about scratching my car on the way up or down with the bike 

Yes those are the same concerns I have, don't want to scratch the motor, don't wanna break the spoiler but I don't think I'll be able to put a tow bar on. I don't trust the roof bar racks, seen/heard a few horror stories and wouldnt like to put 3k's worth of bikes on top. I hate being fussy. Maybe I'll just take off the wheels and sling the frames in the back... all wrapped up in cotton wool.

[Keithuk]

Genuine VW parts.

Roof mount.
Bike lift max weight 20Kg - 4D0 071 128 D - £257.50
Bicycle bracket - 6Q0 071 128 - £90

Bike carrier to tow hitch (ball head) for 2 bikes - 3C0 071 105 A - £387.50

and Bike carrier to tow hitch (ball head) for 2 bikes - 1T2 071 105 - £375.50

VW Accessories

[C3PO]

I would purchase the VW roof bars and cycle holders, they are fantastic quality, secure, and apart from the mpg  you would not know the bikes are on the roof.