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Old 05-06-2014, 05:36 PM   #1
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Default Bike rack options

I have a FG and my wife wants me to get a bike rack to carry 2 kids bikes. I can only fit one bike in the boot.

I didn't really want to get a tow bar as I don't like the fact I have to cut up the rear bar plus it's not removeable.

Are there any other options for carrying 2 bikes?

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Old 05-06-2014, 05:42 PM   #2
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Having a sedan means you will need a tow bar mounted bike rack....No other way around it.

Having a tow bar will make the car more versatile so you can tow a trailer/caravan etc etc.
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Old 05-06-2014, 05:49 PM   #3
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Isn't there a cap you remove on the bumper to fit a towbar? The bumper shouldn't need to be cut.
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Default Re: Bike rack options

There are a few options. Some of which I dont personally endorse but are options for those who prefer not to fit a tow bar.





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The rack I have for my tow bar is the THULE XPRESS 970



I can fit it onto the tow ball in seconds and have the bike fitted on the rack and ready to go in minutes.
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Tow bar is the best solution - 50x50 removable slide out tongue . Increases versatility of the car and many options for a rack. I use ISI bike carrier bur that's probably overkill for you.
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Default Re: Bike rack options

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Isn't there a cap you remove on the bumper to fit a towbar? The bumper shouldn't need to be cut.
My rear bumper doesn't look like it has a cutout unless you can only see it from the inside? I have seen the cutouts on the older model Falcons but I can't see it on mine.


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There are a few options. Some of which I dont personally endorse but are options for those who prefer not to fit a tow bar.





I wonder if the rear boot one will damage the boot. If not, I do like that option or maybe even the roof racks.

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Tow bar is the best solution - 50x50 removable slide out tongue . Increases versatility of the car and many options for a rack. I use ISI bike carrier bur that's probably overkill for you.

Is there a towbar available with the removable tongue? All the ones I've seen are permanently fitted. That may be the option. I don't mind if the square hole is there, I just hate having the towbar hanging out. I'm sure I'll run into it all the time.

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Hayman Reese are the tow bars you want with the removeable tongue.





But they are more expensive than your regular 'fixed' tow bar tongues. But give you the versatility of being able to remove the tongue when not in use. It also makes the rear of the car look nicer with out it too.
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Default Re: Bike rack options

Ford offers a roof mounted bike rack for FGs as part of their range of accessories.
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Default Re: Bike rack options

I got sick of stuffing around with bike racks, so I bought a Ranger.

I had a towbar rack for my sedan and it was good, but too much stuffing around for someone like me who sometimes rides few times a week.
Brother has a Boot one for my mums VW Golf. It's ok but not as good as a towbar one.
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