MTB in rear

[JAG7001]

Evening MTB brethren, have any of you got solutions or ideas to best protect the sides when bike is loaded ? I have lightly scraped the rear plastics being an ignorant bollox that I am, I suppose cardboard up each side would do the job but was after something more appealing , bike fits nicely with seats slid all the way forward ( bumpstop moved too), ps that’s the plastic still on the floor, cheers all

 

[tweedie]

Just checking as I am planning to get a Cali that has a VW bike rack on the back. I thought all Cali has them as standard? If you got one... Is there any particular reason reason why you don't have a mtb on it as that is one of my reasons of getting a Cali.

 

[JAG7001]

Just checking as I am planning to get a Cali that has a VW bike rack on the back. I thought all Cali has them as standard? If you got one... Is there any particular reason reason why you don't have a mtb on it as that is one of my reasons of getting a Cali.

@tweedie Not standard, plus I have a rear spoiler fitted , plus I don’t like them

 

[Peter84]

Cover the bike in a blanket?

Personally I wouldn't bother though, just get a towbar bike rack if you don't like the one on the tail gate. Much more convenient.

 

[ThomasHJ]

Just checking as I am planning to get a Cali that has a VW bike rack on the back. I thought all Cali has them as standard? If you got one... Is there any particular reason reason why you don't have a mtb on it as that is one of my reasons of getting a Cali.

Some people feel it's more safe to have their bike inside the van. Depends on the situation though. If you're just driving to and from the MTB-spot, no need to put it inside the van. The bike rack is great if you ask me.

 

[The Merle]

Evening MTB brethren, have any of you got solutions or ideas to best protect the sides when bike is loaded ? I have lightly scraped the rear plastics being an ignorant bollox that I am, I suppose cardboard up each side would do the job but was after something more appealing , bike fits nicely with seats slid all the way forward ( bumpstop moved too), ps that’s the plastic still on the floor, cheers all

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I use yoga/garage tile foam mats

 

[Louis II]

I find it easier to cover the bike where it touches the van rather than protect the van. And something to stop the bike moving about.

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