Fiamma bike carrier

[Eber123]

Hello,

For some time now I was looking for a bike carrier for our GC600. My wife was really missing the mobility at the places we visited. Also she loves cycling.

We have 2x e-folding bikes which we are quite happy with, but the weight of each bike is 24 kg each (without battery). We would have loved to have the e-bikes with us, so I looked for a bike carrier capable for a weight of 48 kg, well, 50 kg.

After a lot of research I chose a bike carrier from Fiamma (which composes of Carry-Bike Frame and Mounting frame). Because holes had to be drilled into the back door (which I didn't mind) I decided to get an authorised Fiamma dealer for the installation.

This happened last Wednesday by a company near Limerick. Surprisingly the installation took an entire day. But the installation looks good and the bike carrier seems to be very sturdy.

Today I tested the bike carrier using our e-bikes. This is the outcome:

• The Fiamma bike carrier can hold our 2x e-bikes (of course without the battery)
• Putting up the 2x e-bikes is difficult (weight), maybe I am getting old
• One holder for each bike is not enough, I would prefer 2x
• To fix the handle bar is very high, a small ladder or so is needed

We discussed this and changed our approach to bring bikes with on our tour. This is what we gonna do:

• We will get 2x folding bikes (not electric, much lighter) which is good for 1.) putting them up 2.) for the overall weight of the camper
• As soon as we got the new bikes we will do a test setup and if needed to get a 2nd holder for each bike to ensure they are really fixed well
• We will get a 2x step ladder (as light as possible) to reach up to fix the holder at the handle bar

With this sturdy bike carrier and well attached bikes to the carrier I will feel happier traveling with the bikes. Motorways are no problem, but cobblestones in older villages could put a lot of strain onto the carrier and door. This year our tour through Europe will go to Romania and Turkey and I hope we will find some small roads which might be not that smooth.

I will attach some pictures of the bike carrier and our loaded e-bikes and I will update this posts as soon as we get our travel folding bikes.

Regards,
Eberhard

 

[mattandlisagbr]

Hi Eberhard, thanks for the detailed review. Are you still happy with the bike rack and is it still sturdy/doors OK ? Thanks, Matt

 

[Eber123]

Hello @mattandlisagbr,

I sold my GC 600 in November 2024.

During the time I used the bike holder I had no problems. I never had the impression that the door hinges are at their limits.

Have I said that, we bought foldable bikes (no e-bikes) which were not that heavy. I can't remember exactly, but I think the bike holder was ok up to 50 kg. We maybe put a wee bit than 30 kgs on the holder.

My train of thoughts was that if we driver over bad roads the pumps on the bikes / holder will increase, so I liked to have a bit of "wiggle room".

Regards,
Eberhard

 

[mattandlisagbr]

Many thanks for the quick response !

 

[Grinny]

Hello @mattandlisagbr,

I sold my GC 600 in November 2024.

During the time I used the bike holder I had no problems. I never had the impression that the door hinges are at their limits.

Have I said that, we bought foldable bikes (no e-bikes) which were not that heavy. I can't remember exactly, but I think the bike holder was ok up to 50 kg. We maybe put a wee bit than 30 kgs on the holder.

My train of thoughts was that if we driver over bad roads the pumps on the bikes / holder will increase, so I liked to have a bit of "wiggle room".

Regards,
Eberhard

Hi
I have been reading all your posts, all very informative, looking to purchase GC600 within the next few months, what have you replaced 600 with?