bike rack recommendation sought

scousedave

Hello,
I am after your advice regarding a bike rack.
I had a thurle high mount fall of my car and cause some damage last year (it was secured well so I believe it to have been faulty)
Anyway because of this I am looking for a tow bar secured bike rack. My intention is to carry 1 adults bike and two childrens bikes.
I have tried to search on line and have found good reviews for Paddy Hopkirk Quick Ball and Thurle 970 hang on.
Would you be so kind as to give your thoughts on these or if you could recommend any others as the reviews were some time ago.
Thank you very much

neilmcl

Roof mounted or rear? Have a look at the Saris range.

brat

I bought the Atera Linea for my Touran. Had to make some minor adjustments to make it fit the three bikes easily without the bikes rubbing against each other, but it's solid and secure, and it locks.

Moto2

Hollywood racks are about as good as it gets IMO

hollywoodracks.com

scousedave

neilmcl wrote: »

Roof mounted or rear? Have a look at the Saris range.

Rear tow bar mounted preferably but will consider rear mounted,
Thanks

forgotmyname

I have one like this....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CAR-TOWBAR-TOWBALL-MOUNTED-FOLDING-2-CYCLE-BIKE-BICYCLE-CARRIER-RACK-/380651976136?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item58a0a035c8

Mine has yellow padded arms. But it takes seconds to fit and can be locked with a small padlock.
Place over the towball and press the centre down. Thats it. Done. You can also get a version that attaches to a backing plate not the ball itself so you can tow at the same time if your limits allow.

Seen versions with upto 4 bikes.

Dont forget to get a lighting board also.

scousedave

forgotmyname wrote: »

I have one like this....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-CAR-TOWBAR-TOWBALL-MOUNTED-FOLDING-2-CYCLE-BIKE-BICYCLE-CARRIER-RACK-/380651976136?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item58a0a035c8

Mine has yellow padded arms. But it takes seconds to fit and can be locked with a small padlock.
Place over the towball and press the centre down. Thats it. Done. You can also get a version that attaches to a backing plate not the ball itself so you can tow at the same time if your limits allow.

Seen versions with upto 4 bikes.


Dont forget to get a lighting board also.

Looks good but does it come with the bike separators and will it carry kids bikes?
Thanks

YORKSHIRELASS

Maxxraxx definitely. Worth every penny, and I have had a few bike racks over the years. We bought ours a year ago and have used it alot. I am a bit of a girly when it comes to practical stuff but I can get the bikes on and off in no time at all and it always feels safe and secure.

forgotmyname

The only separators are the ridges on the bars. It will carry kids bikes.

With different designs of bikes its always worth checking. Bought mine for about £20.

Folds to almost nothing.

cubegame

1. Spend the money on buying a more expensive bike instead.
2. Keep bike inside car (ideally bike should be worth more than car).
3. Leave kids at home.

scousedave

Tempted to go for hollywood or maaxraax.
Like the security of nolt on flange fitting.