How do you carry bikes? |
Stap on carrier |
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Hitch |
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throw em' the back (NON CONVERTIBLE) |
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throw em' in the back (CONVERTIBLE) |
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strap it the the bumper (front or back and please explain) |
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Schnitzel Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2009 Posts: 77 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:50 pm Post subject: carrying bikes?? ( i know i know) |
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Ive seen some posts about this topic, but cant really seem to get a good idea of how it's done, i have a hatch/coupe style strap on (dont go there) style rack, and I read i should mount the staps to the sides (i have deck lid stand offs) and to the bumper on the bottom, but what about the top straps? I see people say they strap it to the vents above the decklid (74 super) i don't really see too much of a problem with this, just worried about bending the vents (only a two bike rack with about 40 lbs on it ) no rust there but still worried has anyone done this or can give me a link to someone who has or even better with pictures? P.S. i don't have the resources for a hitch, so thats out of the question for now, this is my daily driver along with my bike and i would like them to be friends. _________________ 1974 Super Beetle
stock 1600 SP 009 dist. electronic ignition 34-3 carb. |
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JRKman Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2011 Posts: 291 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:01 am Post subject: |
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I think the yakima 1-A gutter mounts can be fitted |
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Schnitzel Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2009 Posts: 77 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:03 am Post subject: |
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JRKman wrote: |
I think the yakima 1-A gutter mounts can be fitted |
thought i should add roof mounts are way out of my budget. trying to work with what i have, nothing for cross country trips, just about 30 min away. _________________ 1974 Super Beetle
stock 1600 SP 009 dist. electronic ignition 34-3 carb. |
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:33 am Post subject: |
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I bought a $179.00 roof rack, then bought the front fork carriers from a bike shop and mounted them to the roof rack. I use a bungee cord to hold the rear wheel down. I dont have a pic with bikes on it, but you can get the idea. And the bikes are great to have if your vw ever breaks down, imagine that
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vw_hank Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2001 Posts: 5371 Location: Everett WA
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:56 am Post subject: |
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JasonBaker wrote: |
I bought a $179.00 roof rack, then bought the front fork carriers from a bike shop and mounted them to the roof rack. I use a bungee cord to hold the rear wheel down. I dont have a pic with bikes on it, but you can get the idea. And the bikes are great to have if your vw ever breaks down, imagine that
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That's exactly the same set up I have _________________ 1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods! |
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Hank, do you just put the rack on when your riding? |
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: |
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Schnitzel,
At last, someone else with the same delima that I have. I do not want to carry bikes on my roof as I am no longer allowed to lift anything heavy, nor strain my back trying to put something on the roof of my car. I am looking for a bike rack that goes on the rear of my bug too. I just haven't found any rack dealer willing to assist me in trying to figure out if their bike rack would work or not. One went so far as to tell me that I could purchase their rack, try it out, if it didn't work, pay to ship it back again. I don't think so!
What kind of rack do you have? Sounds like something that I would be willing to try. Any pictures?
As far as hooking something into the vents above the engine lid, I think there was some sort of ski holder that locked into those fins that was an accessory one could buy at the dealer. So I would think for short drives with the bikes on the back, I think the vents are more than strong enough to work.
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JasonBaker Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2010 Posts: 1642 Location: Cleveland, TN
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:20 am Post subject: |
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I have neck and back problems and getting it on top of the car can be a chore sometimes. I am interested in another way. I have scratched the top of my car a few times lifting it up there too. There is a luggage rack that goes over the decklid and you could probably mount the front fork plate on it. The pedals might cause a problem with the back window though? |
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torsionbar Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 2215 Location: earf
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Schnitzel wrote: |
JRKman wrote: |
I think the yakima 1-A gutter mounts can be fitted |
thought i should add roof mounts are way out of my budget. trying to work with what i have, nothing for cross country trips, just about 30 min away. |
huh? you can't afford a roof rack and you can't afford a hitch rack. so what is it exactly that you're asking? my recommendation: greyhound bus.
i use a towing hitch and hitch rack on my '79 vert. total cost was very inexpensive, 180 bucks i think for both components. carries two bikes and i don't have to lift them up high either. |
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Schmitzel is asking if it is OK to place the top hooks of his strap on bike carrier into the air vent under the rear window. He already has the bike rack, so it wouldn't cost him any more $.
The same question I have, if I can ever find a strap on bike rack for the rear of my bug. |
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Dwayne_71SB Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2009 Posts: 277 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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The last thing I would do is fasten fork clamps to a regular roof rack... I'm pretty sure the rack was never designed for that kind of a load, and it's just a matter of time (in my opinion) before something gives and your bike is tumbling down the road behind you. I'd only run a rack designed for that, either from Thule or Yakima.
An option I used while in college was a Thule trunk rack. Not the ideal solution, but it worked well. Today I would just install a hitch and use my Thule T2 that gets used on my other car, too.
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Gonzales Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2011 Posts: 4 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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I used to use a flat 4 roof rack like the earlier post. Just put the bike on upside own and tied it down with velcro straps and rope.
I got tired of that so sold the rack cos i couldnt handle the constant whistling noise when driving! Got a rag top so sound was v annoying.
Ive got a rear mount one but always thought it wouldnt fit but the yellow bug makes me tink i might give it a shot.
Something to do tomorrow! |
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bandi Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2005 Posts: 1064 Location: Campbellford, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a folding bike... fits in the trunk |
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BUGGED11111 Samba Member
Joined: February 03, 2006 Posts: 1819 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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Dwayne_71SB wrote: |
The last thing I would do is fasten fork clamps to a regular roof rack... I'm pretty sure the rack was never designed for that kind of a load, and it's just a matter of time (in my opinion) before something gives and your bike is tumbling down the road behind you. I'd only run a rack designed for that, either from Thule or Yakima.
An option I used while in college was a Thule trunk rack. Not the ideal solution, but it worked well. Today I would just install a hitch and use my Thule T2 that gets used on my other car, too.
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That's the same setup I use on my vert. Works great
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CarlIseminger Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 833 Location: Grand Forks, ND
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:50 pm Post subject: |
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OK. So does anyone know which Thule bike rack this is? I have been on their site and none of them seem to match.
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Carl |
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Glücklich Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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For those considering roof racks (not Carl, I know), the Thule universal setup for all cars with rain gutters works well. I've got the "High Foot Pack" (medium height of three available heights for the towers), the regular 50 in. load bars, and the 44 in. fairing against wind noise (wider than Thule recommends, but I found that 38 in. does not quite cover the towers). Then you need the actual bike carriers of your choice (fork mount or whole bike), plus some lock inserts if you want to protect against theft.
I was pretty shocked what all of this added up to in terms of $$ (over 400, if I recall), but it is rock solid and really quiet at highway speed. Since they are universal, perhaps others are luckier than I was and happen upon a good deal for a used one.
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BUGGED11111 Samba Member
Joined: February 03, 2006 Posts: 1819 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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CarlIseminger wrote: |
OK. So does anyone know which Thule bike rack this is? I have been on their site and none of them seem to match.
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I've had the same one for years, but it isn't Thule. I don't know the brand . You might look at this site. I see same type rear mount that might work:
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/CategoryDispl...;pageView=
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torsionbar Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2010 Posts: 2215 Location: earf
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Glücklich wrote: |
I was pretty shocked what all of this added up to in terms of $$ (over 400, if I recall), |
that's not bad. roof rack + 2 bike holders for my porsche was more than twice that. 850 bucks. but that's because you need the porsche brand rack; neither yakima nor thule make one that fits.
worth it though, to be confident that your cargo will arrive safely with you. remember, if one of these things decides to let go, it's going to happen at speed, on the freeway. and if there's someone behind you and your bike goes through their windshield and causes them to crash, you're in for a huge lawsuit. a few hundred bucks for a proper bike carrier setup is cheap insurance.
both the thule and yakima raingutter racks are excellent. very very sturdy equipment. if you've got a beetle sedan, it's the only way to go. tow hitch rack works well for a vert, but the tow hitch attaches to the rear forks and to the rear bumper, and must be removed if you want to drop the engine. |
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vw_hank Samba Member
Joined: February 07, 2001 Posts: 5371 Location: Everett WA
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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:22 am Post subject: |
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JasonBaker wrote: |
Hank, do you just put the rack on when your riding? |
nope, its on the car 24/7 365 days a year.. If you look at my roof rack pics you wount see the mounts, I took the pics right after I replaced the wood with the aluminum slats, and I hadn't put them back on yet..
This is the best pic I can find showing my set up
_________________ 1302s sunroof..
1600cc motor. Glenn ring 010. full toplineparts.com suspension. factory front disk brakes. Tram type-3 rear brakes. Hurst shifter. empi-8's. low-back's. tons of mods! |
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J-Gaz. Samba Member
Joined: November 19, 2007 Posts: 613 Location: 253 Then, Now 206.
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Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:52 pm Post subject: |
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What Foot pack are you using here and what is the Clearance like. I am looking to do exactly this.
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