Been doing a few rides recently, that involve carrying the bike in the car. Mostly local, but got a few things planned that are a bit further afield. Anyway, I can't decide what's the best option?
I have a VW Touran and an Audi A2 in the household. I can comfortably get 1 road bike in the Touran with 2 seats down in the back. Not bothered trying with the A2, as a lot shorter!
I want to be able to carry 3 bikes and riders ideally. Don't like the idea of the rear hatch carriers much tbh, as picky about paint and panel damage.
Am not totally against getting a tow bar fitted, if the carriers work well. Don't have any experience of roof mounted options to know how easy they are to get the bike mounted.
I am also doing a charity ride that involves the bikes being transported back in a van, so not against a case/bag option, which could be used in the boot of the Touran with multiple bikes, although think that could be a bit tight and would need others to have bags too.
Any thoughts and experience guys? Help me stop the procrastination!
I have a VW Touran and an Audi A2 in the household. I can comfortably get 1 road bike in the Touran with 2 seats down in the back. Not bothered trying with the A2, as a lot shorter!
I want to be able to carry 3 bikes and riders ideally. Don't like the idea of the rear hatch carriers much tbh, as picky about paint and panel damage.
Am not totally against getting a tow bar fitted, if the carriers work well. Don't have any experience of roof mounted options to know how easy they are to get the bike mounted.
I am also doing a charity ride that involves the bikes being transported back in a van, so not against a case/bag option, which could be used in the boot of the Touran with multiple bikes, although think that could be a bit tight and would need others to have bags too.
Any thoughts and experience guys? Help me stop the procrastination!