alphard96 6th Gear November 30, 2017 Share November 30, 2017 you seem very well versed in roof racks especially for bike carrying. I have been trying to find out, how easy (or difficult) is it to lift the bikes onto the racks? I assume there is some special method? for sedans/wagons, the height of the car roof racks I also envisage some problems (more worried about the bikes accidentally denting or scatching the car) if we lose concentration while mounting the bikes. SUVs with the increased height I assume will be even harder! No, not well versed, just used to cycle a lot and everywhere in the past when my kids are still kids. As Bro therock mentioned, initially when i start, i do prepare a stool. But once you are familiar how to lock the bike on the carrier, one hand operation is possible, even without any stepper. Dont worry, normal height adult should be ok. Unless existing car is very tall like starex/alphard/triplets (Voxy, Noah, Esquire), old fortunner, prado etc. Be careful with the bike pedals, yes can scratch cars, dent unlikely, bicycle tyres not so easy to dent the roof. However, for securing the bikes in the middle row (eg 3 bike carriers), may not be so easy. What i do is to park temporarily near a kerb to gain some height. Same with unloading, stop near a kerb first. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic November 30, 2017 Share November 30, 2017 Saw a few Borneo models today... looks very nice indeed... My next ride? Perhaps :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic November 30, 2017 Share November 30, 2017 you seem very well versed in roof racks especially for bike carrying. I have been trying to find out, how easy (or difficult) is it to lift the bikes onto the racks? I assume there is some special method? for sedans/wagons, the height of the car roof racks I also envisage some problems (more worried about the bikes accidentally denting or scatching the car) if we lose concentration while mounting the bikes. SUVs with the increased height I assume will be even harder! 1st of all, can you lift your bike above your head on the floor? If yes, no issue. Just get a folding ladder to do the job. Folding ladder is more stable. I have been watching how ez to pack bike with this: https://www.thule.com/en/sg/bike-rack/roof-bike-racks/thule-freeride-_-532002 on to the roof of Merc Vito. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic November 30, 2017 Share November 30, 2017 An average non carbon fibre bike under 2k will weigh about 7-10kg.. One must be able to lift it cleanly, or risk scratching the car... I am getting old, so I use a stool... YMMV An average non carbon fibre bike under 2k will weigh about 7-10kg.. One must be able to lift it cleanly, or risk scratching the car... I am getting old, so I use a stool... YMMV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic November 30, 2017 Share November 30, 2017 An average non carbon fibre bike under 2k will weigh about 7-10kg.. One must be able to lift it cleanly, or risk scratching the car... I am getting old, so I use a stool... YMMV An average non carbon fibre bike under 2k will weigh about 7-10kg.. One must be able to lift it cleanly, or risk scratching the car... I am getting old, so I use a stool... YMMV Non carbon bike under 2k will weigh at least 10kg. My Cannondale CAAD10 already weigh 7.7kg. Ability to lift has nothing to do with age unless it is an untrain muscle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erictan111 1st Gear December 7, 2017 Share December 7, 2017 Haha COE went down by 4k, faster sign the agreement today... hopefully can collect vehicle by end Jan 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorerX 1st Gear December 7, 2017 Share December 7, 2017 How much is it after adjustment? Hope ur ride arrive soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erictan111 1st Gear December 8, 2017 Share December 8, 2017 How much is it after adjustment? Hope ur ride arrive soon.I get it $163.988.. car deivery end jan 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junky73 3rd Gear December 8, 2017 Share December 8, 2017 From the latest BM pricing, looks like no VES on harrier Premium price at $156k Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
explorerX 1st Gear December 8, 2017 Share December 8, 2017 I get it $163.988.. car deivery end jan 18Wow previous week buyers must be upset. Lux for 163.9k with VES 10k is good deal. Gxgx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernut 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Hi guys, I newbie to this forum.. will be getting my harrier soon and hope to learn from all senior.. Btw, any feedback on this coming car etc. Gearbox problem & etc... Bernard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernut 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 From the latest BM pricing, looks like no VES on harrier Premium price at $156k I think harrier already euro6 spec...Haha COE went down by 4k, faster sign the agreement today... hopefully can collect vehicle by end Jan 2018Hi Eric What colour u choose? Did u paid 1k more for colour? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erictan111 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 I think harrier already euro6 spec... Hi Eric What colour u choose? Did u paid 1k more for colour? Hi, I get the lux model, sparkling black colour. Hi guys, I newbie to this forum.. will be getting my harrier soon and hope to learn from all senior.. Btw, any feedback on this coming car etc. Gearbox problem & etc... Bernard Till now, have not hear anything on the gearbox issue for this HT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernut 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Hi, I get the lux model, sparkling black colour. Till now, have not hear anything on the gearbox issue for this HT. Nice colour... I got the white. Still need to paid 1k for the so-call premium colour .Nice colour... I got the white. Still need to paid 1k for the so-call premium colour .Lux model is the highest among all? Sorry can't remember Liao.. I got the premium (middle model) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erictan111 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Nice colour... I got the white. Still need to paid 1k for the so-call premium colour . Lux model is the highest among all? Sorry can't remember Liao.. I got the premium (middle model) Bro u can join the harrier turbo group in the fb. Alots of information to follow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernut 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Bro u can join the harrier turbo group in the fb. Alots of information to followGot this group ar.. ok I go find.. thanks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Hi guys, I newbie to this forum.. will be getting my harrier soon and hope to learn from all senior.. Btw, any feedback on this coming car etc. Gearbox problem & etc... Bernard Dont think turbo version got gearbox prob like earlier pi batch NA version. Only complaint? Slow tail gate and heard battery quite weak for PI cars, 1-2yrs need change ald Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernut 1st Gear December 10, 2017 Share December 10, 2017 Dont think turbo version got gearbox prob like earlier pi batch NA version. Only complaint? Slow tail gate and heard battery quite weak for PI cars, 1-2yrs need change ald I believed there are people already got the first patch of harrier.. that why asking any problem with it... I heard many are selling away their NA coz underpower? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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