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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Dracoro on 15 July 2010, 21:46:26

Title: Bike rack
Post by: Dracoro on 15 July 2010, 21:46:26

Have 2/3 pushbikes that I'd like to transport regularly on my Omega Elite saloon (with std rear spoiler in case that makes a difference to which rack I should get?).

Anyone any recommendations? Preferably cheap(!) and one that, ideally, can be used on my wife's 06 Focus. If it would also work on my S2000 then all the better but not a problem if not (I've heard many racks aren't suitable for sports cars).

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 15 July 2010, 22:03:19

I have 2 expensive bike racks and roof bars sitting in my little shed doing nowt all they need are the fitting kit for a miggy as i had em on my veccy....All i remember was being in a state of shock at how much halfords wanted for em £250.....Could do with getting shot of em as i aint using em cause it looks like i have 2 saddle bags fitted to my bike when i rode one.... :y

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: Dracoro on 19 July 2010, 08:35:05

One's that sit at the back is my preference rather than on the roof. :)

Any others peeps?

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: Sixstring on 19 July 2010, 08:46:31

Paddy Hopkirk do a great one that will do all you want, and folds up to go in the boot.
Price a bit steep at £60, but excellant. Goes on the hatch, boot, or can be reconfigured to go on a sports car.

(Looks a bit Heath Robinson, but brilliant)

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: sport on 19 July 2010, 21:26:40

Halfords web site http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_251011_langId_-1_categoryId_165515

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: tidla on 19 July 2010, 21:29:41

was expecting a joke with that thread title ::)

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 July 2010, 21:34:19

Easier if you have a tow bar:

http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/Racks/racks.html

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: sport on 19 July 2010, 22:10:03

I had a 3 bike rack on my mondeo then had the omega it would not fit because of rear spoiler so had to go with the tow ball type fore 3 bikes

Title: Re: Bike rack
Post by: Dracoro on 24 July 2010, 22:28:02

Thanks chaps.

No tow bar so need one that will attach to car.

Possibly thinking that a roof rack may be a better way to spend my money as it can be used for other things as well.....