bike racks

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 16:10
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Hi all, does anybody know of a reputable manufacturer of quality bike carriers other than Thule here in Adelaide ???, i'm after a 4 bike holder,Thule are very good, there also expensive, hopefully i can purchase another carrier equally as as good, regards, Adrian.i like terra firma, the more firma the less terra, regards, Adrian.
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Reply By: William - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 17:54

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 17:54
I got that p***ed off with bike carriers I bought Dahon folding bikes
Just wish I had damn well done it sooner
www.dahon.com
and in Aus
http://www.advancetraders.com.au/australiaindex.html
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Reply By: Cam - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 19:51

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 19:51
Ace.
If your after the sort that goes onto the towbar then there is a mob over in WA called Multiquip in Wangara (they have a website). These are the traditional type of carrier where there are two poles which rise up from the towbar then spread apart in a "Y" formation before having two "prongs" going out at right angles where the bikes sit. They are reinforced at all the weak points for extra stability for 4 bikes & there is also an extension option available on the towbar to allow for the clearance on spare wheels. By direct & pay around $70 or up to $120 from a bike shop.
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Reply By: Brian - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 22:03

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 22:03
I bought mine through Repco $89, four bike carrier heavy duty!

Brian
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Reply By: Michelle from ExplorOz - Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 23:05

Tuesday, Jan 20, 2004 at 23:05
Hi Ace (SA),
Did you realise that a while ago we got hold of the Swagman (sold by Rhino Rack) bike racks and ran a feature on them? See the Bike Rack article found by clicking Accessories in Topic Search in the left margin of this site or by clicking the link I just gave you.

We're very happy with it and we do use it offroad. We have the XT range in a 3 bike rack, but the article will show you that a 4 bike rack is available too.ExplorOz
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Reply By: Andy - Wednesday, Jan 21, 2004 at 17:40

Wednesday, Jan 21, 2004 at 17:40
Hi Ace (SA)

I recently bought one of the Rhino Swagman XP range bike racks, and I am thrilled with it. I have never liked the mounting brackets on the cheaper racks. (They Knock your bike around) The Rhino has a very flexible mounting system. I bought the hitch style one and have made an adapter so that it can go on my camper trailer or the fourby. Highly recommend it.

cheers

Andrew
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Reply By: Member -ace ( SA ) - Thursday, Jan 22, 2004 at 09:21

Thursday, Jan 22, 2004 at 09:21
THANKS FOR THE INFO GUYS, SOME GOOD FOLLOW UP TO BE DONE.i like terra firma, the more firma the less terra, regards, Adrian.
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