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General Category => The Knowledge => Topic started by: Russell on 14 February, 2020, 07:43:02 pm

Title: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: Russell on 14 February, 2020, 07:43:02 pm

If so, how do you transport your front wheel?  There are some elegant solutions out there but at ferocious prices.

(https://tredz.azureedge.net/prodimg/119505-462541_1_Supersize.jpg)

£119   :o

I see Mike Dyason InMotion products don't do their system anymore and the Thule one is £60+

What do you use.

Thanks

Title: Re: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: The French Tandem on 14 February, 2020, 09:31:45 pm

We are very happy with a Pendle tandem roof rack with a fork clamp, so the front wheel must go elsewhere. Either in the car, or on a front wheel carrier* on the roof rack, alongside the tandem, depending on the room available into the car.

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*: something very basic, like this:
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcQD_7hYsTG339lr8WRXZqguPwa7u9movqzmPydhKcyyV9FpGSwt)

Title: Re: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: Russell on 15 February, 2020, 11:21:43 am

That front wheel carrier looks like the Thule one which is £60 odd. 

Although this one from Cruz is only £40. I guess the expense is because it folds flat when not in use.

(https://www.roofbox.co.uk/gal/bkc/Cruz-roof-wheel-carrier-CR940436-02Z.jpg)

Unless something better pops out of the woodwork, something like this would do.  Either pipe lagging or 3D printed parts and velcro.

(https://cheviotindustries.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/inst_1_s_l.jpg)



We're planning on getting a Tandem Swing from JD.

Title: Re: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: The French Tandem on 16 February, 2020, 08:24:29 pm

I wouldn't trust a pair of velcro straps at 70 mph. Better spend £40 on a proper front wheel carrier for your peace of mind!

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Title: Re: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: Fohat on 18 February, 2020, 07:27:19 pm

stick it in the boot.

Title: Re: Do you use a front wheel out car roof rack cycle carrier?
Post by: aidan.f on 19 February, 2020, 10:16:17 am

I hold a tandem trike on with (multiple) toe straps no worries!