DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Are these actually any good? They look a bit flimsy?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_751137_langId_-1_categoryId_165515
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Gaz
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Registered: 24th Aug 03
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
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I drive a saloon car so my only option is this or a roof rack, although I has one which is two bars and it's far more secure than just the one bar ones. I wouldn't trust them to be honest...
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
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My Stepdads got one of those. Seems good enough.
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Claire
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Registered: 19th Jan 03
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I have the one in the link and it's rock solid when it's on. It clamps over the whole towball with just a little cut out at the bottom, so even if it didnt grip the ball 100%, it couldnt flop down.
I was nervous when I got it, but it really does work. The ones which have a plate you mount behind the ball were not an option for me as I have a detatchable type tow ball.
For what it's worth, you can use a boot mounted rack on a saloon, this is what I used to use, but the Thule towball one is much more secure.
[Edited on 25-05-2011 by Claire]
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Claire
It clamps over the whole towball with just a little cut out at the bottom, so even if it didnt grip the ball 100%, it couldnt flop down.
Thats exactly what I was worried about, I dont want to be driving down the road using my bike as a brake 
I think I may go invest tonight on the way home from work 
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spencer88
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Registered: 6th Oct 08
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These look similar to the ones you can get for a motorbike too! Saw a bloke with the motorbike one on a new civic, he said he has never had an issue and it is strong as hell!
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Half Pint
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i got a pendle one had it for about 6 years very please with it.
http://www.pendle-bike.co.uk/shopping/tow-ball-mounting-3-bike-rack.php
[Edited on 25-05-2011 by Half Pint]
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Mertin
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Few guys on seatcupra.net have them with no problems, its the only way of carrying a bike on an ibiza really as roof bars had problems of creasing the roof. I did quite alot of reading about them a few weeks ago and didnt read any problems
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DaveyLC
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I've bought the Thule 970 Xpress at lunch, but so far i havent been able to get it to fit on my towbar lol.. Will try adjusting it tonight
[Edited on 26-05-2011 by DaveyLC]
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RichR
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Its Thule, It'll be fine.
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Bonney
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Registered: 14th Nov 04
Location: St Helens
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Looking for a cycle carrier for mine. Hate the boot mounted ones, Havn't got a towbar so fitting one would cost a fortune so will be going for the roof bars.
Trying to get hold of a decent set of roof bars for the Lexus, All I can find is the paddy hopkirk ones that cost a fortune!
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
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Shoulda got it from tesco! They are selling them uber cheap.
They won't fall off, Thule really are the best.
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DaveyLC
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Registered: 8th Oct 08
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Adjusted it to the biggest size and it fits perfectly how much is it at Tesco?
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Chris F
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Registered: 26th Dec 05
Location: Newmarket Drives: Escort Van 1.8
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Be scene get a roof rack and permanently carry a BMX about n waste fuel!
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Ben J
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Registered: 31st Jan 05
Location: Cheshire
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Never had a bike carrier but i can vouch for Thule.
Used to use Thule bars for my kayak and they were bombproof.
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris F
Be scene get a roof rack and permanently carry a BMX about n waste fuel!
LOL! Sady getting it up there would be a problem 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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I need to get myself some kind of bike transportation solution. Pain in the arse getting it in the Fiesta and taking both wheels off.
Thought about the Halfords/Mont Blanc clip on high but not keen on rear mounted 
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Corsa Sport Gav
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: Durham, County Durham Drives: A6 Allroad
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when i had my S3 this is what i used, will be using it again once i get round too fitting a tow bar too my new car.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Exactly what I want. Just towbars are not cheap. No matter what car, especially if you can't fit yourself.
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Corsa Sport Gav
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Registered: 12th Feb 03
Location: Durham, County Durham Drives: A6 Allroad
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i fitted that one too the S3, never again will i be fitting a tow bar!
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AlexW
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Registered: 25th Oct 08
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Towbars aren't cheap, IIRC the cheapest towbar (fitted, inc electrics) is about £200 for a focus. Most cars are £250/300.
Nothing stopping you from buying a used bar from ebay, or a new old stock one, fitting it yourself and paying a pro to do the electrics. Not that its hard to do them, depends on the car.
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DaveyLC
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Used it properly on the weekend, I'm well impressed! Also discovered its got a hole to put a padlock through to help prevent it from being nicked if you leave it on the tow bar
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