Have recently got 2 trek bikes , if take front wheels off , put down middle seat and fold the 2 either side , fit very snugly ( handle bars rotated a bit to avoid touching rear screen windo ,) no rack needed they arent moving about one bit ! YEah !

Have recently got 2 trek bikes , if take front wheels off , put down middle seat and fold the 2 either side , fit very snugly ( handle bars rotated a bit to avoid touching rear screen windo ,) no rack needed they arent moving about one bit ! YEah !

Thanks for the useful tip there DEBETH, can you post a couple of pics so we can see??

Have recently got 2 trek bikes , if take front wheels off , put down middle seat and fold the 2 either side , fit very snugly ( handle bars rotated a bit to avoid touching rear screen windo ,) no rack needed they arent moving about one bit ! YEah !

Do you have the spare wheel option?

Do you have the spare wheel option?

No dont have the spare wheel , was thinking about it but suspect the bkides wouldn't fit in then

Next time I put them in will take some photos Prob later in week

No dont have the spare wheel , was thinking about it but suspect the bkides wouldn't fit in then

Next time I put them in will take some photos Prob later in week

Ah...that makes more sense. I have the internal bike rack and the standard no spare wheel option bits which I use when transporting the bikes, otherwise I have the spare in the car with the raised floor.

I have the with spare option & bikes easily fit:

Bikes going on the roof later this week (when I get the rack fitted). Inside space needed for the dog. He could probably ride on the roof, but fear he'll scratch the paintwork trying to hang on.

Bikes going on the roof later this week (when I get the rack fitted).

I think I'd rather have them behind on the towbar. Less wind resistance. The Strada like Merlinman has would do the trick perfectly.

I think I'd rather have them behind on the towbar. Less wind resistance. The Strada like Merlinman has would do the trick perfectly.

Oh I agree, BUT that Strada is VERY pricey! Over £325!!!!!! So my racks on top will suffice for now or if I have the space inside as shown in the photo above they can travel there.

I think I'd rather have them behind on the towbar. Less wind resistance. The Strada like Merlinman has would do the trick perfectly.

Don't have a towbar since I have no intention of towing anything; and in any event, would then not be able to open the boot without unloading the bikes ... pretty inconvenient if all I want to do is let the dog out for a pee!

Don't have a towbar since I have no intention of towing anything; and in any event, would then not be able to open the boot without unloading the bikes ... pretty inconvenient if all I want to do is let the dog out for a pee!

That's the beauty of the Strada, it slides away from the car without having to take the bikes off......I want one. (can't afford it mind you!)...

Perfect for me to release the two terrierists from their travel cage

In use every weekend with two mucky bikes - now on 3rd car.

It is an expensive bit of kit, but supports my main leisure activity. Compare the cost with a season ticket to a Premiership Wendyball match

That's the beauty of the Strada, it slides away from the car without having to take the bikes off......I want one. (can't afford it mind you!)...

Oh, OK ... that's clever.

That's the beauty of the Strada, it slides away from the car without having to take the bikes off......I want one. (can't afford it mind you!)...

Courtesy of Lady P in this thread: http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/163379-towbar-bike-carriers/