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Hi - apologies if this has already been discussed elsewhere - I have just ordered a Cali Beach and although I thought I had rehearsed with myself (it's just for me and the pussy cats) that we were having tow bar bike rack (Atera Strada) I found myself agree with the pleasant sales chap that I would have the standard VW tailgate option.
My quandary is that although I am strong and can probably lift my bike onto the tailgate carrier, it seems to sit very high with the bikes above the roof line and might also reduce my visibility especially when reversing. I'm also concerned that it will just act as a massive wind break and bump up my fuel consumption (I've opted for the 114 in the hope it will be reasonably economic). I also see from the brochure that the tailgate should not be opened with a bike in situ which is likely to be a real pain for overnight/ en route stops.
So should I stick with the tailgate rack and possible have the parking sensors (I was trying to avoid them partly because of the beeping and partly hubris) or should I have a detachable tow ball, 13 pin electrics and a nice sliding Atera rack?
Answers on an aerodynamic postcard please ...
My quandary is that although I am strong and can probably lift my bike onto the tailgate carrier, it seems to sit very high with the bikes above the roof line and might also reduce my visibility especially when reversing. I'm also concerned that it will just act as a massive wind break and bump up my fuel consumption (I've opted for the 114 in the hope it will be reasonably economic). I also see from the brochure that the tailgate should not be opened with a bike in situ which is likely to be a real pain for overnight/ en route stops.
So should I stick with the tailgate rack and possible have the parking sensors (I was trying to avoid them partly because of the beeping and partly hubris) or should I have a detachable tow ball, 13 pin electrics and a nice sliding Atera rack?
Answers on an aerodynamic postcard please ...