Ok. So I'm looking to take the tandem, plus kids islabikes, maybe plus an upwrong down to France this summer. Its all looking to go on the roof of a V70 estate. I think I'm ok for weight (the tandem is 30kgs alone) but I'm not sure how best to transport it (other than ride it and meet the family there, which isn't an option).
The tandem (for those that haven't met her) is fully recumbent, two wheels, 30kgs, Rohloff in the back. I'm thinking I may have to lay her sideways on the roof (as in on her side, not across the roof so she sticks out either edge) as I can't imagine being able to support her upright with conventional racks. Recumbent means downtubes aren't where you'd latch onto. Twin recumbent means wheel base is enormous....
If I do put the Rohloff on its side, is there a preferred side to avoid the oil spilling out? Heard a few horror stories.
Cheers for any and all thoughts.
Andy.