How can I transport my bicycles?

[Stary]

Hi guys,

 

I have two mountain bikes and was thinking of ways to transport them in a car. My prefered way is to use a bracket and put the two bikes hanging behind the car. But the question is where can I get this bracket and whether if it is legal to transport bicycles this way?

 

Last I want is to dismantle the bikes.

 

Any other suggestions?

 

Thanks

[Orangie]

You'll need a bicycle rack. Mount the blkes on it and strap them down. Dun need to dismantle the bikes. Just make sure the wheels do not hit the car.

Can get the rack in most leading departmental stores. Got mine from a IMM some time ago. Should cost around $80.

Not sure if its legal, but a TP zoom past me once when I ferry my bikes that way

 

Hope it helps

[Virus]

Not sure is it legal ?? But tie a red cloth on the bike should help.

[Nismoman]

I got roof racks mounted on my ride.

You can get them from Pro-RV at Serangoon Plaza.

Done >100km/h no problem.

 

You just have to be careful of your height clearance

[Stary]

I got roof racks mounted on my ride.

You can get them from Pro-RV at Serangoon Plaza.

Done >100km/h no problem.

 

You just have to be careful of your height clearance

 

My only concern about putting the bikes behind is that it blocks the number plate of the car...so maybe it's not legal.

 

Putting it on the roof sounds feasible, but it is difficult to install those rack on the car roof? Is it expensive to have that? Also, it is easy to take down those racks when I dun need to mount my bikes on it?

 

 

Thanks

[Genie47]

Just take the bicycle rack option. Cheaper and you don't have to install roof racks which BTW, do affect your FC a lot.

[Nismoman]

It's not difficult to install/remove them

 

Most people use roof racks for surf boards and bikes.

Some contractors use them to carry ladders and pipes.

 

I keep them on my car because I don't have any spare room at home to store them.

 

Check out Thule (www.thule.com). They are suppose to make the best ones around.

They even have fittings to carry canoes. But they don't come cheap.

 

check out www.pro-rv.com.sg they bring in Thule

 

Carriers that hang on the trunk are cheaper but don't seem as firm.

[Wankie]

My only concern about putting the bikes behind is that it blocks the number plate of the car...so maybe it's not legal.

 

Putting it on the roof sounds feasible, but it is difficult to install those rack on the car roof? Is it expensive to have that? Also, it is easy to take down those racks when I dun need to mount my bikes on it?

 

 

Thanks

 

It might be a bit troublesome to install and remove the roof racks every time you want to use them. If that's a concern, just stick with the boot mounted ones. I've used those boot mounted bike racks for about 3 years now without any problems. It does block the number plate depending on your car model but most times I think TP close 1 eye. They may seem flimsy but they're actually quite safe, have carried 3 bikes on mine before.

[Stary]

My only concern about putting the bikes behind is that it blocks the number plate of the car...so maybe it's not legal.

 

Putting it on the roof sounds feasible, but it is difficult to install those rack on the car roof? Is it expensive to have that? Also, it is easy to take down those racks when I dun need to mount my bikes on it?

 

 

Thanks

 

It might be a bit troublesome to install and remove the roof racks every time you want to use them. If that's a concern, just stick with the boot mounted ones. I've used those boot mounted bike racks for about 3 years now without any problems. It does block the number plate depending on your car model but most times I think TP close 1 eye. They may seem flimsy but they're actually quite safe, have carried 3 bikes on mine before.

 

ok...but where can I find those boot mounted bike racks? Also, how do you secure the rack? By tying a rope?

[Wankie]

ok...but where can I find those boot mounted bike racks? Also, how do you secure the rack? By tying a rope?

 

Most bicycle shops have the boot mounted racks. The racks come with nylon harnesses and hooks for attaching onto your boot, something like those you see on backpacks. You can try Hup Leong at Chin Swee Road or Treknology at Holland Grove.

[Stary]

ok...but where can I find those boot mounted bike racks? Also, how do you secure the rack? By tying a rope?

 

Most bicycle shops have the boot mounted racks. The racks come with nylon harnesses and hooks for attaching onto your boot, something like those you see on backpacks. You can try Hup Leong at Chin Swee Road or Treknology at Holland Grove.

 

Okie thanks wankie.....I will check it out with Hup Leong. They are pretty nice guys...

[Norman]

got my "Rhode Gear" bike rack from Cheap John's bike shop in Sembawang, dunno if he's really cheap compared wif the rest u can try calling him 67537134

 

it can take up to 3 bikes, and its foldable so it can keep in the boot when u want to store it, can fit both hatchback and saloon cars bec of the way its made...good luck

Edited May 11, 2004 by Norman

[Stary]

got my "Rhode Gear" bike rack from Cheap John's bike shop in Sembawang, dunno if he's really cheap compared wif the rest u can try calling him 67537134

 

it can take up to 3 bikes, and its foldable so it can keep in the boot when u want to store it, can fit both hatchback and saloon cars bec of the way its made...good luck

 

Hi, thanks for the tip! That's great becos I lived in Sembawang and Cheap John is just nearby.

 

Thanks again!

[Norman]

no prob

[Nismoman]

You can get the trunk mounted ones 2nd hand.

Try Yahoo Auctions or togoparts.

Probably less than $50

[Smiley]

legal, but must not block number plate and rear windscreen.

 

10 out of 10 I see breached the above.