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[Closed] Which bike rack to fit to the floor of my van?

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 root
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Bought an 03 Vauxhall Combo and I need some sort of rack or stand to carry 2 bikes.

According to the website it's got 1601mm x 1268mm internal floor space.

Interested to hear any ideas or pictures of your van setup.


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:10 pm
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Why not make one like this?
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http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/goodies/TruckbedBikeRack.htm


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:13 pm
 root
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I've seen that pipe one and it is a neat design.


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:17 pm
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I bolted a couple of these to a plank of oak to put in the back of my Caddy van.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/saris-track-trap-bicycle-fork-mount-tr1blk/

Take your front wheel off and mount your forks.
It's really solid and simple and cheap.
You can get a fork up adapter for 15mm or 20mm through bolts.


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:41 pm
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Saris track trap here also.


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:44 pm
 root
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Sorry forgot to mention I wanted to avoid having to remove the wheel but thanks for the input


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 9:46 pm
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I'd be using a strap or hook to hang them on the sides or roof, thus freeing up the floor space and preventing them knocking against other stuff on the floor.


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 10:06 pm
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TBH, that's my preference too, hence the brackets you see here....

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Posted : 10/12/2012 10:09 pm
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Saris make a really smart one...very light/adjustable...a mate had one,good kit


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 10:19 pm
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I rock the rear seats forward and bungee onto the seatbelt fixings - gives a really sollid mount for 3 fully built bikes. Similar setup to druidh


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 10:20 pm
 root
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That's nice and neat druidh - where did you get the flooring?


 
Posted : 10/12/2012 10:20 pm

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