Cycle Carriers:
For collection from our Tonbridge location, at TN9 1QF.
Towbar Mounted
Towbar Cycle Carriers
-
As pictured above these provide a platform to support the bikes, usually have integrated lights, and while bulky are easier to load bikes on/off.
-
These provide ‘arms’ that the bikes hang from by their cross-bars, adapters are available for ladies/kids bikes but are often not required.
Roof Bar Mounted
Roof Bar Cycle Carriers
-
As shown above, the tradional and still most common type. Which hold the frame of the bike between pedals and handlebars, as well as buckle fastening through the wheels.
-
The second most popular type, whereby the front wheel is removed and the carrier clamps the front axle or forks. This reduces the height and therefore wind drag.
-
Due to the popularity of carbon frames, some carriers clamp the front wheel. For users who prefer not to clamp their frame, or remove their front wheel.
Boot (Rear-door) Mounted
Rear-Door Cycle Carriers
-
The intention with these is to keep the bikes above the vehicle’s number plate and lights to avoid obscuring them.
-
These are easier to load then high level platform racks, but because they obscure the number plate and/or lights on the vehicle you are legally required to display a lightboard (with a number plate) safety reasons, and this requires a towing elelctrics socket to plug the lightboard into..
Our Most Popular Cycle Carriers:
Thule OutPace is a lightweight and compact bike platform with the capability to transport up to three bikes (available in 2 or 3 bike models). It is cheaper than some other Thule racks due to the minimalist design and twist-action towbar clamp.
Foldable for easier storage or transport, and can fold up against the back of the car when not in use, while still displaying the number plate (making it legal to drive with it in that stowed position, although it may obscure the view through the rear window or cameras when in that position).