Bike Racks - Selection & Fitting

Today we’re going to take a look at bike racks, (also known as cycle carriers). Bringing the bikes on holiday with you is a great way to explore the local area, keep the kids entertained and get a bit of fresh air and exercise. The added benefit of course is that a bike ride doesn’t cost anything!

 

There are two main ways to transport bikes, either on the roof or on the rear of the car. 

• Roof mounted carriers all mount to Roof Racks, so you will need one of these first.
• Rear mounted carriers can either attach to the boot or rear door, the towbar or even the spare wheel on 4×4’s.

Here’s a video giving a brief overview of some of the different carriers available:

 

 

 

For a more detailed look at the most popular rear door and towbar mounted carriers, click on any of the videos listed below: 

 

Rear Door Mounted

 

Towbar Mounted (Hapro Atlas)