Please see the link for full specs but here are the highlights ;
Hold 3 bikes
Sturdy Steel frame construction
2 year warranty
FREE standard delivery
Fits most vehicles
Seemed like a good deal to me last week, it's tried and tested now, and it's decent. Hope it's of use to some of you.
Top comments
evostick47 to sowotsdis
6 Sep 1610#8
You're obsessed, you wrote this on the other cycle threads too.
The product isn't illegal. If you choose to cover up number plates and lights then you may be committing traffic offences, but the bike carrier isn't illegal.
As for the transit Van, no idea why they chose that. You'll have to ask them. But it does say it attaches to most vehicles. I can vouch that it is very versatile. It attaches to both, very different cars that I own.
And lastly, if you think it would come off a Passat bumper then don't use it on one, or attach it to something else.
I think a little common sense and it can be used totally safely. Hope that finally clears things up for you. :smile:
All comments (35)
evostick47
5 Sep 16#1
A previous post claims this is manufactured by Maypole. An identical Maypole one is currently available on Amazon for £45.90.
sowotsdis
5 Sep 16#2
are these not illegal as you cannot see number plate and lights ?
This is why they used a transit in their pix
Secondly a Passat saloon bumper made of plastic would not hold the bottom straps without risk
dothedealnow to sowotsdis
6 Sep 16#5
correct, you need a light board and a reg plate to out on the bikes.
evostick47 to sowotsdis
6 Sep 1610#8
You're obsessed, you wrote this on the other cycle threads too.
The product isn't illegal. If you choose to cover up number plates and lights then you may be committing traffic offences, but the bike carrier isn't illegal.
As for the transit Van, no idea why they chose that. You'll have to ask them. But it does say it attaches to most vehicles. I can vouch that it is very versatile. It attaches to both, very different cars that I own.
And lastly, if you think it would come off a Passat bumper then don't use it on one, or attach it to something else.
I think a little common sense and it can be used totally safely. Hope that finally clears things up for you. :smile:
coco2007 to sowotsdis
6 Sep 161#18
I have one of these and it doesn't obscure anything on the car. The frame sits pretty high up. I guess it depends on the car though.
bluestreak
5 Sep 16#3
aldi?
evostick47 to bluestreak
6 Sep 16#7
Sorry my mistake, I've edited the title.
dothedealnow
6 Sep 16#4
A cycle carrier or the bikes on it should not obscure any part of the number plate or rear lights. If it does you should buy and fit a light board with a reg plate on it. Common sense really but you'd be surprised by the number of dumb people who risk prosecution and accidents.
dothedealnow
6 Sep 161#6
...reg plate to put on the bikes so it can be seen clearly.
jamesdew
6 Sep 16#9
The number plate clearly has to be visible but the law says the lights must not be "obscured", its very hard to find any precedent to say if lights shining through the wheels is ok or not. I have driven that way and past the police several times without issue.
Rob_1304
6 Sep 16#10
Don't suppose anyone's tried this on a Volvo V40 (or similar)?
booboy2
6 Sep 161#11
I bought this last time and it's a brilliant quality product.
It took me a while to set it up on the back of my car, however once the straps were all set to the correct length once then future uses have been simple.
Having never used one of these it took a great leap of faith to drive with my precious bike held to the back of my car with rubber bands but after a few uses I am now used to it.
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Opening post
Hold 3 bikes
Sturdy Steel frame construction
2 year warranty
FREE standard delivery
Fits most vehicles
Seemed like a good deal to me last week, it's tried and tested now, and it's decent. Hope it's of use to some of you.
Top comments
The product isn't illegal. If you choose to cover up number plates and lights then you may be committing traffic offences, but the bike carrier isn't illegal.
As for the transit Van, no idea why they chose that. You'll have to ask them. But it does say it attaches to most vehicles. I can vouch that it is very versatile. It attaches to both, very different cars that I own.
And lastly, if you think it would come off a Passat bumper then don't use it on one, or attach it to something else.
I think a little common sense and it can be used totally safely. Hope that finally clears things up for you. :smile:
All comments (35)
This is why they used a transit in their pix
Secondly a Passat saloon bumper made of plastic would not hold the bottom straps without risk
The product isn't illegal. If you choose to cover up number plates and lights then you may be committing traffic offences, but the bike carrier isn't illegal.
As for the transit Van, no idea why they chose that. You'll have to ask them. But it does say it attaches to most vehicles. I can vouch that it is very versatile. It attaches to both, very different cars that I own.
And lastly, if you think it would come off a Passat bumper then don't use it on one, or attach it to something else.
I think a little common sense and it can be used totally safely. Hope that finally clears things up for you. :smile:
It took me a while to set it up on the back of my car, however once the straps were all set to the correct length once then future uses have been simple.
Having never used one of these it took a great leap of faith to drive with my precious bike held to the back of my car with rubber bands but after a few uses I am now used to it.