Newbie: Cycle Rack Advise?

[JtB]

Hi All,
Can anyone please recommend a cycle rack that will carry 4 bikes. The rack will be for short journeys only and the bikes don't need to be left unattended on the rack. I don't want to carry the bikes on the roof and I don't have a tow bar so by elimination I guess that leaves just the rear strap-on type. My car is an estate and my wife's is a hatch back (both Vectras), however the estate car has a rear spoiler at the top of the rear door (will that be a problem for the straps?).
Many thanks in advance,
Shaun.

 

[bonj2]

atera strada. towbar mounted ones are generally the best.

 

[Dave5N]

Where are you? i might just have the very thing if you have a spare twenty quid.

 

[bonj2]

OP: if he's willing to sell it for £20 it's probably shoot.

 

[JtB]

After looking at the Atera Strada, I think I'm warming more towards a tow bar rack. They seem much more robust and 'paintwork friendly'. Is there a preferred toe bar type for cycle racks? Also, is there a national toe bar fitting company someone can recommend?
Thanks again,
Shaun.

 

[bonj2]

A toe bar, is that some sort of new fashion in foot-piercings?


seriously - er... i'm not sure whether there's a national toW bar fitting company but look through www.yell.com for your local area.
First port of call though might be to go into a dealership of the manufacturer of your car and ask them whether they can fit one.

 

[JtB]

A toe bar, is that some sort of new fashion in foot-piercings?

must have had 'toes' on the brain for some reason.