bike racks

matt blackmore · Post by **matt blackmore** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:29 pm

I want to fit a fiamma pro bike rack to my bongo that has a spoiler.
Is this possible?Do i need adaptors or some other newfangled device?
Should i even attempt this myself?

airsine · Post by **airsine** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 9:50 am

Hi Matt check this thread in particular:

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... highlight=

Griffin · Post by **Griffin** » Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:11 pm

I use a Bak Rak fitted with Thule bike carriers ( the ones usually used on roof bars). Works really well as long as you have a towbar.

David Edwards · Post by **David Edwards** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:03 pm

I have a Paddy Hopkirk bike rack which I have used on Space cruisers and my renault espace, I have just found out it fits perfectly with the bongo and I have the rear spoiler and it allows the tailgate to be opened, it holds three bikes and is very easy to fit and remove, I know it wasn't expensive and I have seen a couple at car boot sales. If I see any more you may see them suddenly appear on evil bay., So.. if you see one grab it. Happy motoring.

trevd01 · Post by **trevd01** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:17 pm

Just been clearing out my garage. Found a bike rack that consists of a cast aluminium plate that sits between a two-bolt towball and the towbar. Two steel square section tubes slot in with brackets to hand one or two bikes one to. Longer towball bolts included.

It is a 'Carrycycle' made in Salford(!) They don't seem to have a website anymore, so I guess they are out of business now

Used it years ago with a trailer tent & two bikes.

Once you have fiited the plate it takes literally 10 seconds to fit or remove.

Would fit a bongo, but you would have to remove the bikes and tubes to open the rear door, of course.

Free to good home, collect or pay the postsage.

matt blackmore · Post by **matt blackmore** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:32 pm

nice offer trev. Unfortunately i've no tow bar. but i hope someone takes up your offer. cheers

matt blackmore · Post by **matt blackmore** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 6:36 pm

David Edwards wrote:I have a Paddy Hopkirk bike rack which I have used on Space cruisers and my renault espace, I have just found out it fits perfectly with the bongo and I have the rear spoiler and it allows the tailgate to be opened, it holds three bikes and is very easy to fit and remove, I know it wasn't expensive and I have seen a couple at car boot sales. If I see any more you may see them suddenly appear on evil bay., So.. if you see one grab it. Happy motoring.

Any chance of a picture?