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[Closed] What bike rack for a Ford Mondeo hatchback?

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Hi all,

Well the title speaks for itself, i'm currently looking at this- http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Saris_Bones_2_Bike_Rack/5360018051/

any hints tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

cheers

james 😀


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 6:50 pm
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I reckon it will fit. Looks like you it won't need to hook onto the glass edged windows.

Similar issue here a few years back. I solved it with a tow bar mounted rack but I did need a tow bar anyway so it wasn't that bad.


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 7:04 pm
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my big tip would be to get a tow hitch mounted one.
Easy to fit, easy to load and cheaper to run.


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 7:04 pm
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James,

I have one of these going if you are interested.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_251029_categoryId_165477_langId_-1?cm_vc=IOV4PDPZ1&iozone=PDPz1

Let me know

Rochey


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 7:16 pm
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Thanks guys.

@Rochey, i've got something similar that i'm not particulary fond of, fits to close to the car which means the bikes rub 🙁

Also i'm trying to keep the cost to around £100ish, any tips on roof mounts?

James


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 8:48 pm
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If it's a new shape Mondeo, forget it - you can't use a tailgate-mounted carrier because the bit that would be loadbearing on the tailgate is made out of plastic and the bumper is made out of trifle. I went through the same process not so long ago and ended up with roof bars.

Go here - www.roofbox.co.uk - there's a configurator thing which will tell you what you can use and what you need. They're also a third cheaper than anywhere else I've found, and superb service.

If you're going for roof bars, get the aluminium aerobars - well worth the price difference.


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 9:10 pm
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@Cougar, that's exactly what i was looking for 😀

excellent advice.

cheers

James


 
Posted : 28/06/2010 9:29 pm

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