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[mini-mad uk]

hey, ill be gettin a mountian bike soon, but ive been thinking how would i transport my bike to go ridin with, the pic is of my mates bike that we transported last time, i was thinking of one of them racks that sit on the back but didint think the racks would work because of the mini's boot, can you buy special onces for minis or can you make these fit, or would it be best to buy aroof bike rack? hope that makes sence to you lol

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[THE ANORAK]

both types of rack will fit the mini (roof and rear mounted) and i have used both types in the past.

i found it best to use a roof mounted rack that holds the bike upside down, then you can have the option to remove the wheels and put them on the back seat if you want, which means your only really transporting the frame of the bike outside the car.

rear mounted ones are OK but you will really need a second numberplate and maybe even a light board (which means fitting the electrics). I've done this before and its not too hard.

depends on what you like but with all the gutters on the mini, your spoilt for choice.

[Bungle]

i had a bike rack that fitted onto a towbar

[Don't Panic]

3 options me thinks...


Roof bars: kinda expensive as you have to buy bars and bike holders which range from £25 - £100 each on ebay, but the advantage is you can just leave them all on, ready to go, and they don't get in the way of your lights, and you can get lockable ones if thats an advantage to you.

Boot rack: straps around your boot, I use one of these on my focus. They work and they are cheap but really i should have a lighting board as they obscure the lights, they also rub on the paintwork and make it hard to see out the back. Don't take too long to put on and take off when you get used to it but still a bit of a pain.

Towbar rack, you'll probably have to fix a tow bar, and a lighting socket so this isn't a cheap option but good for transporting lots of bikes, and lets you get in the boot.


Think that covers it, I'd go for the roof bars & rack, i use a boot rack, but seen as i've now roof bars for carrying kayaks im looking at getting a roof rack as they are generally safer and easier.

[paulrockliffe]

Your other option is to pop the passenger seat out, I believe you can get quick release bolts for this, then transporting the bike is a doddle.