givememorepower Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thought this may be useful to some, as I have had a great deal of difficulty finding a rack that not only fits, but one that is secure enough for me to trust. This way I can use my car instead of my van when I go biking. YOu can still open the boot when this is fitted, although easier without the bike on. Lights and plate still visible. Clips plastic coated and rubber feet on the rack itself. Also you don't need to drill your boot well! Made by Vermont, cost £120 and was bought from cpcycles.com, available for delivery from Cliff Pratt Cycles Hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Got a model number? Or a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givememorepower Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 http://s592.photobucket.com/albums/tt4/ ... 310096.jpg http://s592.photobucket.com/albums/tt4/ ... 310097.jpg http://s592.photobucket.com/albums/tt4/ ... 310098.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get12 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Hi! Thanks to 'Givememorepower' I have invested in this rack and a new bike (naturally - any excuse) Below are some piccies - im sure I can adjust it more as the bike is sitting a bit high as it is but the rack is not bad - ideal for the z The plastic pivot joints are a bit suspect-no matter how much you tighten them IMHO, but as long as you secure tightly with the straps the bike is locked down G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Caroline has a very nifty bike carrier. Saw it at Zedfest. She got it custom made. Worth a pm if considering this as it was very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get12 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Caroline has a very nifty bike carrier. Saw it at Zedfest. She got it custom made. Worth a pm if considering this as it was very well done. Did hers sit as high Mike and could she open boot with the rack still on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 mounts for the carrier cam from around the exhaust box Oh and it wasn't custom made, it was a Bird Automotive viewtopic.php?f=9&t=22327&hilit=bike&start=30 Drilling holes Base plate fitted Rest of rack assembled and put into base plate receiver pipes Bike on car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Looks a bit mental, no doubt you have watch the old right foot too! I just gave in and used a different car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich5259 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Caroline has a very nifty bike carrier. Saw it at Zedfest. She got it custom made. Worth a pm if considering this as it was very well done. Did hers sit as high Mike and could she open boot with the rack still on? Not the same, as she has a roadster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Caroline has a very nifty bike carrier. Saw it at Zedfest. She got it custom made. Worth a pm if considering this as it was very well done. Did hers sit as high Mike and could she open boot with the rack still on? Not the same, as she has a roadster Ehhhhhhh, Carolines one would work the same on a coupe I'd have thought. Apart from a little extra chassis bracing underneath I don't think there is much difference between them from the shoulder line down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get12 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Looks a bit mental, no doubt you have watch the old right foot too! No .....think of it as testing under load Interesting set-up that Caroline's one - takes away the worry of having the rack nicked whilst you are out and about on the bike But yeah does look not too substaintial either - but who am i to talk with that monsterous contraption sitting on me Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I just can't help smiling about the "givememorepower" username and this is the result Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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