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13th May 2015, 03:10 PM
#1
Swing away bike carrier?
I have been looking for a solution to carry my mountainbike during the big lap. The roof is no option so I looked at racks that go into the hitch. Some racks allow you to lower the bikes when not in use but they are often not offroad (or if they are then they are close to 800). Ideally I would have something swing away or on the spare tyre (but not sure if it holds the weight during offroad).
Did anybody made something themself or can recommend something?
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13th May 2015 03:10 PM
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13th May 2015, 03:29 PM
#2
Dribble Master
Im current looking for the same sort of thing but to carry 5 bikes. Trouble is though, the ones that slide into the hitch may well not clear your spare tyre. So I've been looking at the ones that fit straight onto the tow ball and get an extended hitch receiver.
I cant remember if its thule or rhino but one of them do one that attaches to the to the spare wheel (carries 2 bike) which is offset, so centres the bikes but its not recommended for offroad use.
One rack i look the like of is Buzzrack Buffalo, i think they do a 2 and 4 bike carrier. Look pretty robust and can get them for either hitch or tow ball i believe, the 4 bike version is around 400, not sure on the 2 bike version though
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13th May 2015, 03:56 PM
#3
The ideal one I found is this one: http://www.thule.com/en/au/products/...9027-_-1260560
but its for 4 bikes and expensive (I am only using it for 1 year).
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13th May 2015, 04:32 PM
#4
Patrol God
Would be easy enough to make one but not sure
on legallities with number plate , brake lights etc.
I had a design years ago for a spare tyre.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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13th May 2015, 04:58 PM
#5
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
threedogs
Would be easy enough to make one but not sure
on legallities with number plate , brake lights etc.
I had a design years ago for a spare tyre.
thats why you use one of these too....... or similar
http://www.thule.com/en/au/products/...d-976-_-976000
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13th May 2015, 05:01 PM
#6
if there is anyone around brisbane who is keen to make a swing away bike carrier, then I am very interested
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13th May 2015, 05:03 PM
#7
Dribble Master
Originally Posted by
dannypatrol
shop around, you can get them much cheaper than $800
http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/thule...Xj7hoCDQvw_wcB
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13th May 2015, 05:05 PM
#8
Dribble Master
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13th May 2015, 05:40 PM
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Patrol God
draw what you want and Im sure any engineering shop would whip one up
the way you want it.
As for a light board a fence paling,some led's and 5 core flex should be ok
cheaper too
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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17th May 2015, 05:11 PM
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Dribble Master
came across these one that will definitely fit the bill...... again not overly cheap but there's be alot of thought gone into them
http://www.isi-carriers.com/isi-4x4-...e-carrier.html
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