Bike carriers

[Julia9054]

Another vote for towbar. Only downside is they are expensive to get fitted if your car doesn't already have one. Roof bars no good for me - I am too short and have a dodgy shoulder making lifting my bike over my head impossible

 

[Tailendman]

I agree towing can put a great strain on clutches and transmissions. It is noteworthy that most lease schemes do not allow towbars, probably because of this concern.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

[QUOTE 5022929, member: 45"]There's also the downside when selling the car on of potential buyers being concerned about what the car has been pulling.[/QUOTE]
Seriously? you would take that into consideration, to me it's a plus as it means I don't have to put one on

 

[Tank63]

Thanks for all the advice

 

[Adam4868]

Always used a Saris bones,never had any problems and take bikes over to France and Ireland all the time.I always put a bit of old inner tube over the metal stays that are in contact with car and a couple of bungee straps just to make sure !

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I've always used Thule roof bars and either Mont Blanc or Thule carriers.
Loads available on eBay if you can decipher the car/mount codes for the bars.
Nice and secure if you're winding round the Strines road or on the motorway.

 

[Tailendman]

Just noted someone recommended the seasucker. Vacuum type carriers are not really suitable for carrying bikes. I sit on the British Standard committee and they are suggesting to outlaw. I haven't seen the case studies, but I think you cannot rely on a vacuum. Probably works 99% of the time, but that just isn't good enough and you are responsible for a safe load.
There is a small guide available here which explains the options a but more.https://auxtail.com/about-cycle-carriers/