Bike Rack for the Car?

Southpaw

Hi

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive bike rack to go the back of the car. I have a Ford Focus and would like to carry 3 mountain bikes.

All suggestions and recommendations are grateful.

Thanks in advance.

Techno

We got ours from Halfords - had it 3 years now - definitely holds 2 mountain bikes but could hold 3 (at a squeeze)
Just be careful that the rear numberplate is visible - with some racks it isn't and you have to buy a spare plate!

jaytrojan

Mine from halfrauds too. Cracking one, half price, has rails for the wheels too so it is above the number plate. You just have to buy a fitting kit with it for about £6, also doesn't use straps, uses hooked bars insted, well solid.

boatman

The best one is the Saris Bones but it is £85 from Wiggle(there is a £5 off voucher), cheaper is the Saris Guardian 3 for £60(use voucher on site). A cheaper option is the Thule Freeway 3 for £50. Another one from Edinburgh bikes for £50.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f%5FProductID=0&f%5FWebLinkID=3182&f%5FSortOrderID=1&f%5Fbct=c003154c003131c003182

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/CategoryProducts.aspx?categoryName=Car%20Racks&cat=cycle

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jizadine

If you want one for the roof - I bought one recently - a Thule roof rack with 2 cycle carriers for about £135 from a website - just google "skidrive" - don't want to promote.

Cheers Jz