Thule Rear Mounted Cycle Rack
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I've got one on eBay 
But in answer to your question, yes. They're very sturdy, only downside is they're a little heavy (because of the decent materials used) so you really need two people to fit it, but you can do it by yourself if you fancy a slight struggle.
Once it's on though, it's solid.
But in answer to your question, yes. They're very sturdy, only downside is they're a little heavy (because of the decent materials used) so you really need two people to fit it, but you can do it by yourself if you fancy a slight struggle.
Once it's on though, it's solid.
Edited by Nardies on Sunday 11th October 12:49
I have this one:
I've had the cast ratchet strap adjusters break twice- once when mounting the bikes back onto the car after a day out.
And one at home, which was'nt a big deal.
It's not great when there are no shops/garages nearby to look for ratchet straps. (I keep spares in the boot now)
It does'nt inspire confidence when you have 3 bikes hanging off the rear & all that keeps them from comming lose are the little plastic covered L-brackets.
But, it's been fine, regardless of my worries of ditching the bikes at speed on the motorway
It is pretty good if your car is a different shape- i.e. not a bog standard hatch.
I had no problems fitting it to my Fiat Coupe & seemed to be more stable on that than the Corolla.
However, I am replacing it with a roof mounted one- just have to watch out for low carpark entrances.
Like the one my Dad forgot about & took the bikes clean off the roof
I've had the cast ratchet strap adjusters break twice- once when mounting the bikes back onto the car after a day out.
And one at home, which was'nt a big deal.
It's not great when there are no shops/garages nearby to look for ratchet straps. (I keep spares in the boot now)
It does'nt inspire confidence when you have 3 bikes hanging off the rear & all that keeps them from comming lose are the little plastic covered L-brackets.
But, it's been fine, regardless of my worries of ditching the bikes at speed on the motorway
It is pretty good if your car is a different shape- i.e. not a bog standard hatch.
I had no problems fitting it to my Fiat Coupe & seemed to be more stable on that than the Corolla.
However, I am replacing it with a roof mounted one- just have to watch out for low carpark entrances.
Like the one my Dad forgot about & took the bikes clean off the roof
I wouldn't - the hatch itself is plastic (which I've always been told is a no-no as far as rear racks go), but also there's no lip to the bumper for the lower part to sit on. Added to that, the glass goes right up to the top edge so your clips would be sitting straight on it.
I've used them in the past, but only on older cars that I've not cared about too much. They always end up with paint damage where the straps and feet attach, however clean the car is when you put it on, and however carefully you do the straps up.
I carry mine inside, but have been considering roofbars and carriers - the Atera ones seem nicer for the Civic, they avoid the glass roof if you have one, are a better fit than Thule and don't involve cutting trim like the Honda ones. Else it's a towbar (you can get quite discreet removeable ones these days) and a carrier that goes on that.
I've used them in the past, but only on older cars that I've not cared about too much. They always end up with paint damage where the straps and feet attach, however clean the car is when you put it on, and however carefully you do the straps up.
I carry mine inside, but have been considering roofbars and carriers - the Atera ones seem nicer for the Civic, they avoid the glass roof if you have one, are a better fit than Thule and don't involve cutting trim like the Honda ones. Else it's a towbar (you can get quite discreet removeable ones these days) and a carrier that goes on that.
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