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  • Tow bar mounted bike rack
  • soma_rich
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    So what’s out there, I have a tow bar on the new car and this seems the best way to carry bikes. One that pivots would be nice. I usually carry 3 bikes and I have the electric hook up already.

    joeegg
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    Depends what sort of towball mounting you have.If its a detachable or swan neck then you’ll have to go for one that clamps onto the towball.
    If its the 2 bolt flange type then i’ve used a 4 bike Thule one.
    A plate mounts onto the towball facing then the bike rack clips in and out of this plate.You can still tow with it as well,just watch the noseweight.Its east to unclip the rack and put it in the boot when its not being used.It can pivot as well to gain access to the boot.

    soma_rich
    Free Member

    err how can I tell what type of tow bar I have?

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    aracer
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    Not that I’d want to stop any new discussion, as I clicked on this because I’m still trying to make up my own mind, but here are the two most recent threads on this I’ve bookmarked:

    http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/tow-bar-bike-carrier-anyone-got-one-are-they-safe
    http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/towbar-mounted-bike-racks

    roverpig
    Full Member

    Atera Strada DL. There is a video on this link if you want to see it in action:

    Altera Strada DL on roofbox.co.uk

    lrd
    Free Member

    Atera Strada is superb. Expensive though.

    bruneep
    Full Member

    err how can I tell what type of tow bar I have

    http://www.advancedtowing.co.uk/types_of_tow_bar.html

    soma_rich
    Free Member

    Okay I have a flanged one 🙂 The Decathalon one looks awesome for the money!

    zippykona
    Full Member

    On my way home from the dirt I have to go up a narrow lane. Anyone had issues with the extra width on the back or does the bike make the car mirror width?

    craigxxl
    Free Member

    The total width will only be as wide as you bike plus an inch or two due to offsetting the bikes so the bars don’t class.

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