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Ant Clerici
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- T5 SE 180
Try a Brompton: fits inside!
Yes thank you.. might have a go at dropping front wheel off and seat/seat post. That gets it below roof line!I'm away from mine at the moment to look...but it looks right to me.
By massive height increase, you mean the bike sticks out above the height of the van - yes, that is definitely the case. Keeps the bikes above the number plate and lights avoiding the need for extra electrics etc.
The bits with red tape on... I think it's just part of the structure of the rack. The bikes can sit at an angle, definitely, but if their mass is kept closer to the van, I think that feels better.
Couple of tips - watch that the pedals don't impinge the travel of the rear wiper; sometimes you need to rotate them to the best position. Also, with the longer arms in positions two and 3 and the extension arm for position 4, you can get movement of the bike. This can be cured by strapping down a brake lever to the braking position, as well as making sure the wheels are snugly strapped.
Hope that is helpful.
That lower red tape covered bar, basically transfers the weight of the bicycles to the tailgate.Also whats the purpose of the lower RED tape covered bar.. Cant see what it does.. It is fixed position? (Hope you can see this photo?)
Hi NeilgbjWe have the VW one, lots of views on here it seems re alternatives but we love it....secure, flexible (great for drying wet kit), easy to use.....looks good .....as ever, personal choice...
Remember you will have to lift the e-bike up onto the rack.Hi Neilgbj
We're thinking of buying one to take a couple of bikes (including my wife's city e-bike) to France this year. But did you fit it yourself or get the main dealer to do it and did they fit protectors to the bodywork first?
Cheers!
Taff
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