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What do we think?

ST interbike coverage: http://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/interbike-2012-show-randoms-2/

Sea sucker hornet
http://www.seasucker.com/shop/hornet/

I quite like that. Would only take a few extra straps to be really stable, but can fit in a small bag in the boot.


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 2:44 pm
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do not want. looks scary as!


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 2:55 pm
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I really like the idea of it, but the bottom half looks like it's just resting on the boot / saddle, wouldn't it just bounce all over the place, and with a bit of crud on the saddle, start to dull the paintwork?


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 2:56 pm
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in fact I like the suction pads themselves.
http://www.seasucker.com/the-mount/

but they are a bit price $50 each?!?

I wonder if you could bodge a sheet glass handler to work....

http://www.screwfix.com/p/four-suction-lifter/38434
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Posted : 25/09/2012 2:57 pm
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I like the look of them. I want a rack that's quick and easy to install, especially when the bike is covered in crap and I don't want it inside the car.....

Wonder what the paint marking is like with suction pads?


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 2:58 pm
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wouldn't it just bounce all over the place, and with a bit of crud on the saddle, start to dull the paintwork?

Id run a strap and hooks across the boot lid, wrapped around the seatstay/seattube/chainstay bridge to hold the bike down.


 
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I'm guessing they're pretty secure....

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Posted : 25/09/2012 3:00 pm
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You can get a roof mounted version, this would avoid the boot strap etc....

http://www.mtbr.com/cat/accessories/bike-rack/seasucker/talon/prd_490048_98crx.aspx


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 3:03 pm
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Id like something I can stick to the back of the T4 for quick bike pick ups.


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 3:04 pm
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The only bugger is it's 9mm QR only so would have to buy a 15mm Fork Up mount...


 
Posted : 25/09/2012 3:18 pm