4 Bike carrier ???

chf · Mar 14th, 2010, 22:14

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone had good/bad experiences using at towbar mounted 4 bike carries (Thule Euroclassic, Mottez, ...), ideally on an XC90 or estate ?

Cheers
Chris

XCF · Mar 16th, 2010, 15:11

Have friend who has Thule 909 with 4th bike holder - he's very happy with it, but it's an expensive piece of kit.

PsYcHe · Mar 16th, 2010, 18:54

It's not quite what you're after, but I swapped to a 3-bike towbar mounted Thule job last summer after my 3-bike 'on-the-car' one collapsed and knackered the boot lid. It's great, on in 2 minutes, swings open to get into the boot and everything. Only issue with the XC90 that we now have is that I can't really see the biles anymore

Just to keep myself happy, I have one of the dumbell type ropes which I attach to the upright of the carrier and close in the boot just for paranoia.

chf · Mar 17th, 2010, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknick

Have friend who has Thule 909 with 4th bike holder - he's very happy with it, but it's an expensive piece of kit.

I know Thule stuff doesn't come cheap but at least it last !
I made the mistake of buying an Halfords roofbox few years back and was replaced by an a Thule Atlantis last year .... been happy since !!!

Our youngest child is only 5 so I am sure I'll have lots of future use for this back rack .... off to ebay now !!!

XCF · Mar 17th, 2010, 11:34

Hi - sent you a PM

upv5 · Mar 19th, 2010, 12:11

I use the Pendle towbar mounted rack for 4 cycles. It's sturdy, safe and fairly easy to use. See www.pendle-bike.co.uk
Had it nine years now and I'm happy with it.

John

Loskie · Mar 19th, 2010, 13:10

I have a Maxxraxx one which is pretty good. Like it's been buiklt by a blacksmith.
Had it 4yrs now. easy to use and confident my bike will still be there at the end of my journey. British made too i think.
http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/

chf · Mar 19th, 2010, 13:50

They seem to be both good alternatives. However, if you take into considerations that you need to add the lighting board and the fact that they don't tilt (which might be necessary with our XC90) the Tule still has the edage at a small premium.

May I ask what car yours were fitted to ?

Cheers
Chris

Loskie · Mar 19th, 2010, 16:04

Mine was fitted to an Octavia estate then the V50. Cost of lighting board around £15. The MaxxRaxx pivots at the foot of the stand so you can access the boot.
I would not entertain a strap on. Bike rack that is!!

upv5 · Mar 22nd, 2010, 12:13

MyPendle came complete with lightboard, it's been fitted to Sierra Sapphire, V70 & V40.

John

Mar 14th, 2010, 22:14	#1
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	4 Bike carrier ??? Hi, I was wondering if anyone had good/bad experiences using at towbar mounted 4 bike carries (Thule Euroclassic, Mottez, ...), ideally on an XC90 or estate ? Cheers Chris

Mar 19th, 2010, 12:11	#6
upv5 VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 15:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grays	I use the Pendle towbar mounted rack for 4 cycles. It's sturdy, safe and fairly easy to use. See www.pendle-bike.co.uk Had it nine years now and I'm happy with it. John __________________ This is a Bike friendly Volvo-N.A.B.D. member 2000 V70R AWD - SWMBO 2017 XC60 D5 AWD --- Previous - 2009 V50 D5 SE LUX - 2000 V40 SE 2.0 - 1986 760 GLE 2.8

Mar 19th, 2010, 16:04	#9
Loskie Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2018 18:40 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castle Douglas	Mine was fitted to an Octavia estate then the V50. Cost of lighting board around £15. The MaxxRaxx pivots at the foot of the stand so you can access the boot. I would not entertain a strap on. Bike rack that is!! Last edited by Loskie; Mar 19th, 2010 at 16:06.

Mar 22nd, 2010, 12:13	#10
upv5 VOC Member Last Online: May 9th, 2024 15:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grays	MyPendle came complete with lightboard, it's been fitted to Sierra Sapphire, V70 & V40. John __________________ This is a Bike friendly Volvo-N.A.B.D. member 2000 V70R AWD - SWMBO 2017 XC60 D5 AWD --- Previous - 2009 V50 D5 SE LUX - 2000 V40 SE 2.0 - 1986 760 GLE 2.8

Mar 16th, 2010, 15:11	#2
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Have friend who has Thule 909 with 4th bike holder - he's very happy with it, but it's an expensive piece of kit.

Mar 16th, 2010, 18:54	#3
PsYcHe Member Last Online: Feb 8th, 2022 10:50 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Blantyre	It's not quite what you're after, but I swapped to a 3-bike towbar mounted Thule job last summer after my 3-bike 'on-the-car' one collapsed and knackered the boot lid. It's great, on in 2 minutes, swings open to get into the boot and everything. Only issue with the XC90 that we now have is that I can't really see the biles anymore Just to keep myself happy, I have one of the dumbell type ropes which I attach to the upright of the carrier and close in the boot just for paranoia.

Mar 17th, 2010, 11:34	#5
XCF Master Member Last Online: Jan 7th, 2024 23:26 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK	Hi - sent you a PM

Mar 19th, 2010, 13:10	#7
Loskie Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2018 18:40 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castle Douglas	I have a Maxxraxx one which is pretty good. Like it's been buiklt by a blacksmith. Had it 4yrs now. easy to use and confident my bike will still be there at the end of my journey. British made too i think. http://www.maxxraxx.co.uk/

Mar 19th, 2010, 13:50	#8
chf Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2012 10:37 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: nuneaton	They seem to be both good alternatives. However, if you take into considerations that you need to add the lighting board and the fact that they don't tilt (which might be necessary with our XC90) the Tule still has the edage at a small premium. May I ask what car yours were fitted to ? Cheers Chris

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