Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
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Which bike rack (for 4 bikes) is best?
Hey all, good afternoon and thanks in advance.
I bought this Witter unit off a member here and am looking for a decent rack to support 4 adult bikes on. I've been Googling for ages but cannot find something that looks like it will attach - they all seem to want to attach to a tow ball and most won't go above about 50kgs carrying capacity.
The Pendle 4-rack looks closest, but even on their website they don't show a close-up of the fitting. I was assuming something easy would be a rack that simply bolts straight into the Witter unit using the holes that are on there.
Has anyone here got any words of wisdom? Thanks again.
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30th Jul 2023 11:11 am
rrhool
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I've got the 3 bike version made by Thule. It's excellent. easy to fit, easy to put bikes on. Very solid when traveling. Well recommended
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30th Jul 2023 12:56 pm
Oxford-boy
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Some good ones there. I'd check that whatever rack it is that it tilts when on the towball otherwise you probably won't be able to open the upper screen part of the tailgate which is a complete PITA..Jim
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30th Jul 2023 2:09 pm
DIY Ace
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Thanks for the suggestions, but I really don't want one that goes on the ball itself (not least because I don't have one). I'll continue hunting.
What really is annoying is that I spent money on a decent second hand Prospeed rack but there aren't any accessories for it - no crossbars, t-track etc that would make it useful or compatible with any standard off-the-shelf bike rack. How frustrating! Basically unless you just dump something on the rack and bungee strap in down, the rack is merely weight and drag and next to useless...
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2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
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