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Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:15 pm

Does anyone use a bike (as in pedal) rack on their E30 aloon/coupes? If which one is best and where can I get it from?

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Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:53 pm

I use a roof rack type. You won't damage your paint and you can still open your boot.
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Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:04 pm

Have used a hang-off-the-back type before, but didn't like how it attached. I then found that, wheels removed and with care, I could fit two bikes in the boot.
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Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:19 pm

TheDutch wrote:I then found that, wheels removed and with care, I could fit two bikes in the boot.
I couldnt fit one bike in the boot of my Sport - issues with front fork size I think :roll:

Thought about a roof rack, but heard it can damage the black gutter trim. So I bought the best bike carrier ever - a touring :D
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Post Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:27 pm

TheDutch wrote:I then found that, wheels removed and with care, I could fit two bikes in the boot.
but then you cant use the bikes!!!

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Post Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:29 pm

Saris bones rack, pricey new but usually a few on ebay. I use mine on my e30 pretty regularly with no probs. fits over spoiler nicely.

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saris-Bones-3-bik ... dZViewItem
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Post Wed Aug 02, 2006 5:53 pm

I use an old one called a "grabber" does the job for me can take 3 bikes on it too so no problems there then! It's pretty old though
Bollocks to this 24v scrap!