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Offline GTI_Ant

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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #10 on: 02 February 2016, 22:09 »
Just fold the rear seat down and two moutain bikes will go in, with the front wheels off.  That's what I do. You can fit loads of other luggage around the bikes.  Added advantage is the bikes don't get caked in muck before you use them and bits don't get nicked whilst you are parked.
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #11 on: 03 February 2016, 08:25 »
But then you have to put shiity bikes back in the car after a mucky ride.
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #12 on: 03 February 2016, 08:57 »
The only option with the above method is to use polythene sheeting, "Dexter" style! :)
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Offline GTI_Ant

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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #13 on: 03 February 2016, 21:30 »
Quote from: dubber36 on 03 February 2016, 08:25
But then you have to put shiity bikes back in the car after a mucky ride.

True; either use sheeting or just wait for it to dry and brush/vacuum it off.  It won't be on the parts people have to sit on.
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #14 on: 24 June 2019, 07:56 »
Apologies for the necro, seemed the best place to post.

VW accessories list 3C2071105A as the three bike tow bar carrier for right hand drive. However, it now seems this part is no longer available.
3C0071105C is listed as the same part but for left hand drive only.
What is the difference between a left and right hand drive bike rack?  :undecided:

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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #15 on: 24 June 2019, 08:06 »
The lighting wiring might be different if it's factory, but having said that, bike carriers don't have reverse or fog lights.
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #16 on: 24 June 2019, 12:50 »
Buy a van
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #17 on: 24 June 2019, 13:19 »
Quote from: ar899 on 24 June 2019, 12:50
Buy a van

Wow, seriously helpful. Thanks
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #18 on: 24 June 2019, 13:44 »
Ok a wee bit tongue in cheek - but a mate in work did just that after concluding that he didn't want to trash his Merc with muddy bikes.
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Re: Best Bike Carrying Options?
« Reply #19 on: 24 June 2019, 15:12 »
I can highly recommend the Whispbars rack and Thule 951 bike carriers.  A total doddle having used a towbar set up for years.

You buy the bars and select the appropriate fitting kit.  Follow the instructions and away you go.
https://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php/roofbars/whispbar_flush_bars_1_x_s5_1_x_s6_no_prs25/Qx%40w%2C6M4gNax5vN1Yv0vegd3uHKKGsfG%40~swlD7CVYAwJiQ%7B%602xi~oFg6AwHCKQbl

The bike carriers are a dime a dozen on FleaBay and you can pick as good as new if you're really fussy.

P.S.  If you're vertically limited like myself, pop into IKEA and get a small folding step to make the reach   :grin:
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