as title? know anything about them i want a more fuel efficient rack for my astra.
Bruce
I picked up a Pendle 3 bike rack off feebay for 60 quid. It works great and is easier to put the bikes on than a Thule. Its an older one though and The max tyre size is about 2.2, as it secures the bikes using the tyres/wheels and then securing to the posts.
I've got a Pendle 3 bike rack that I'd be willing to sell. Towball mounted one.
Tesco are doing a thule 3 bike one for £120
mail me some pics Yorkshire pud? bruce@ 4cross wheels.com
Do people find they slow you down much or look at fuel economy?
Bruce
Slightly OT but I'm also looking for a towbar mounted bike rack, I was wondering how most of them mount? Is it on the towball its self or do you bolt them to the towbar in place of or behind the towball?
Iain
im looking for one like this http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/thulerideon3biketowballcarrier9503.aspx?&id=974
Bruce
+1 thule ride-on (3 bike)
bolts to the ball of the towbar - doesn't need any back plate and works fine on swan neck or flange towbars.
The 3 bike version is perfect for 2 bikes (?!); no really, you can stick 2 bikes on it in seconds, or fit 3 with some head scratching and pipe insulation.
I imagine that the 2 bike one would need the head scratching for 2 bikes, so unless storage space is at a premium, go for the 3 for the small extra expense.
Dave
I have one of these in excellent condition (complete with electrics adapter), which I'd sell for £160 posted
http://www.bikerackshop.co.uk/thule-903-euro-classic-bike-carrier-racks.htm
stw.geoffj@me.com
For the Thule one can you just put a number plate on then you are good to go? It looks like it comes with all the electrics.
Iain
yeah, AFAIK all the thule ones have built in lightboards.. just add numberplate and you are away.
Dave
Iv'e been looking at the Thule 9503, but have seen a Halfords own brand that looks identical in every way but the colour(all black rather than black and silver)and carries 4 bikes, the price is good at £150, plus if you buy on line there's an extra 10% off [url= http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_804901_langId_-1_categoryId_165477 ]Halfords 4 bike carrier[/url]
has anyone got one of these?, are they as good?, i am led to belive that Thule make them for Halfords
im looking for one like this http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/thulerideon3biketowballcarrier9503.aspx?&id=974
Bruce
Thats the one tesco are doing for £120
flange
What a fantastic word...
Halfords sell the Thule 9403 for 140 quid and 10% off at the moment too. It seems ridiculously expensive on the leisure lakes site.
Not sure what the difference between the 9403 and the 9503 other than the price tbh.
how do you get them from tesco i couldnt see them in my local...