I've read loads about cycle carriers, roof bars, Thule racks, etc. etc., my head's spinning and am thinking on balance maybe the Skoda solution of roof-bars and rack is the best idea. Saves rigging up electrics and securing the bike with bungee cords.

 

The Skoda pricing on the roof bars (£215) and rack (£90) probably plus VAT seems rather steep. In another thread I found a dealer selling Seat Mii accessories and could get both items for £247 inc VAT and delivery.

 

Are the roof bars easy to fit? Easy enough to take off in the winter months? What about lifting a mountain bike onto a car roof? How easy is that?

 

Anyone know of a cheaper source? What about alternative roof-bars? They've got to look good on my new car (which I haven't even got yet, lol).

 

Lots of questions. Cheers guys.

Hi scgf

Have a look at these Thule wing bars Cost me about£170 if I remember right. Easy to fit on and off very quickly.

I think they look pretty good IMHO

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Cheers Mick. Just priced it all up. The Thule roof bars and cycle carrier would cost me £246.90, the Seat Mii roof bars and cycle carrier would cost £247.28 - both prices include delivery. Think I might go for the official item.

Not much difference in price then, I already had the bars and foot pack so it just cost me £30 for the fixing kit so it was a no brainer for me

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