Roof Rack / Bike Rack

MarshMA10 · Post by **MarshMA10** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:23 pm

Hi all

I do a fair bit of racing in triathlons and to that end, need to find a way to transport a bicycle.................

Has anyone used their e89 for this? I would like to understand what the range of products available are. I am tempted by the Sea Sucker style mounts, but never used one before + I don't know if a 700c wheel would even go in the boot of an e89! The second problem is you can only transport one bike like this. It would be ideal to transport two.

Does anyone have / use any other style of bike carrier?

(I do have another car I can use if needs be, but just prefer using the Z!)

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:58 pm

Use the other car mate
That should be reported to the police for z4 abuse , anyone driving with the roof up should get 6 points on their licence…. That’s more like 6 years in prison with that on top

MarshMA10 · Post by **MarshMA10** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:45 pm

I had it up a ski slope the other day I’m sure the club will ban me inside the year!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:55 pm

MarshMA10 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 3:23 pm Does anyone have / use any other style of bike carrier?

Yeah...an F31 estate! I don't have a bike, but of I did I have a suitable car for it!

Just don't press the roof button by mistake with that shite on there.....a whole world of pain and expense will present itself.

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:43 pm

I’m with Pondy. We’ve got an old Merc. Dogs. Bike. Tip run. IKEA. Sorted

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:49 pm

jenniferlouise wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 10:43 pm I’m with Pondy.

That is not only a first, but seriously not recommended (even by me)!

Dark Diggler · Post by **Dark Diggler** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:01 pm

I hear a VW Transporter is the best bike carrier for tri, electric awning as a minimum

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Tue Jan 23, 2024 11:02 pm

MarshMA10 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:45 pm

I had it up a ski slope the other day I’m sure the club will ban me inside the year!

MarshMA10 · Post by **MarshMA10** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:41 am

Being roasted on the forum is an absolute direct guarantee I will buy one of these roofracks and fit it every time I come to any meet. You are bringing this on yourselves.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 12:04 pm

MarshMA10 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:41 am Being roasted on the forum is an absolute direct guarantee I will buy one of these roofracks and fit it every time I come to any meet. You are bringing this on yourselves.

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:29 pm

The biggest offender is the hideous whippy aerial.

OP, have you checked boot-mounted bike racks ?

MarshMA10 · Post by **MarshMA10** » Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:36 pm

Marcoose wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:29 pm The biggest offender is the hideous whippy aerial.

Glad mine has a stubby one. I've been told off for that too though

Marcoose wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:29 pm OP, have you checked boot-mounted bike racks ?

I haven't: are there any recommended ones.........? I certainly would not want to damage the bodywork (only my reputation on the forum) with something that cantilevers off of a panel

Marcoose · Post by **Marcoose** » Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:38 am

MarshMA10 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:36 pm any recommended ones.........? I certainly would not want to damage the bodywork (only my reputation on the forum) with something that cantilevers off of a panel

Sadly no. I only see weekend warriors driving to and from Mount Tam ... you know, the birthplace of the mountain bike.

But if you're concerned about damaging the AY painting, oh dear, the damage to the car is already done.

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