Roof Carrier for 29er

[Myles Barnett]

Hi All,

Any suggestions for carrying a Haibike Fullnine 29er on the roof, thinking off a Thule 598 but not sure such a big bike will fit on it.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[Trevormonty]

Be aware that wind might force rain water into your electric s and motor. There are aftermarket velcro engine protectors you can buy, but they won't help when you drive into that covered carpark and ignore the max height warning sign.

 

[Izzyekerslike]

Lifting on to the roof and securing it without damaging your car will be a real problem. A better option is a towbar with a Thule bike carrier.

 

[IR772]

I can just lift mine over a gate so mounting it on the roof would be daunting.

VW Transporter or Navara Pick up.

I know its an expensive option but.....

 

[chris130256]

'VW Transporter or Navara Pick up' are good but not as good as a Citroen Berlingo!

 

[IR772]

'VW Transporter or Navara Pick up' are good but not as good as a Citroen Berlingo!

The great thing with the Berlingo is you get a driver.

 

[EddiePJ]

'VW Transporter or Navara Pick up' are good but not as good as a Citroen Berlingo!

VW Transporter, Navara Pick up and Citroen Berlingo are good, but not as good as a Vauxhall Movano!

Although in the Top trumps game, it could be beaten if low barrier height was called first.

It is nice having a porta loo, diesel cooker, toaster and microwave oven in there though.

In seriousness though, Izzy is spot on about forgetting the roof bars, and getting a towbar and Thule carrier instead.

 

[BillyBoy88]

I have a VW T4 recommend the van route.

 

[Myles Barnett]

Thanks all!

 

[Altop1]

Peugeot partner van for me at the mo.I seriously dont know how anybody copes without a van .

 

[Croxden]

Peugeot partner van for me at the mo.I seriously dont know how anybody copes without a van .

They got a bike instead perhaps.

 

[Dom T]

Got me a tow bar for the Hyundai ix 35, and bike carrier, Buzz Rack Scorpion . It's a heavy one, but just as good as the thule. Hubby has a 2014, Ford Connect SWB, best thing we bought. Can't afford a VW, but would quite
happily have a transit next time. I agree I don't know how we'd cope without the van.