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Thule G5 EuroClassic 909 +9081 what are the thoughts of you guys on here of these items. kids got full size bikes this year which means we nee to transport 4 bikes and also roof box for hols etc. thought this looks a sturdy practical item which will do the job and lock them on for transit. Am I barking up the wrong tree.
I've got exactly this set-up. I carry four full size bikes, although the kids' bikes are only 14" hardtails (adult size though).
The 9081 extension goes on easy enough and the rack is very easy to mount and unmount from the car.
The bikes go on really easily, but you'll need to think about it the first time you load them as you need to take into account the various sizes and the fact that you need to get the longest holding clamp over two bikes to attach it to the frame of the third bike on the rack.
I usually load one of the 14" bikes nearest the car, then the wife's medium hardtail, then my Yeti 575 (which is the tallest) with the last 14" bike going on the 9081 extension with the additional clamp on the yeti.
Even then I have to take the seatpost out of the yeti, otherwise it would get badly scratched by the two sets of handlebars/brake levers either side
Once it's on the car it's pretty solid, and the tilting mechanism is really easy to use with even four bikes on the rack.
Overall, it's the best bike rack I've ever used and you don't end up with scratches all over your frames from the bikes rubbing together like you do when you use the 'hang-on' style racks.
Well worth the £250 I paid for it and I'd recommend it to anyone.
thanks wheelz most usefull especially the load ideas.