Chucky2007 Turbocharged November 17, 2018 Share November 17, 2018 Buy second hand good brand bikes is another choice.. especially foldable bikes. 40-60% off original price and still works well ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuray 2nd Gear November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 LOL......No lah, me not MAMIL......my bike currently only my kiddo one from Taobao...... The rest all akan datang still....but most likely from Taobao via sea freight So, all in, will not even touch my excess of $600.... Me no have atas taste for overly expensive bikes. The price of Thule Raceway Pro is already closed to the combined price of your 3 bikes right? I am also looking at bike rack but the big brands seems ex.. The price of Thule Raceway Pro is already closed to the combine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 Yes....But I have a soft spot for well designed and good quality product.....no point trying to scrimp and end up having a frustrating experience with mounting /unmoounting as well as lousy ergonomics of loading and potentially scratching your even more expensive investment: your car. I am still doing my research on which system can support the SUV boot structure (mine has a factory spoiler) better. The price of Thule Raceway Pro is already closed to the combined price of your 3 bikes right? I am also looking at bike rack but the big brands seems ex.. The price of Thule Raceway Pro is already closed to the combine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 Yes....But I have a soft spot for well designed and good quality product.....no point trying to scrimp and end up having a frustrating experience with mounting /unmoounting as well as lousy ergonomics of loading and potentially scratching your even more expensive investment: your car. I am still doing my research on which system can support the SUV boot structure (mine has a factory spoiler) better. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/saris-axis-3-bike-rack/rp-prod138697 Get this kind of rack? I've seen my neighbor use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 That one need to use the tow hook structure which my SUV don't come with. Retrofitting a tow hook structure will be astronomical in cost not to mention need to clear LTA. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/saris-axis-3-bike-rack/rp-prod138697 Get this kind of rack? I've seen my neighbor use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocy Hypersonic November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 Yes....But I have a soft spot for well designed and good quality product.....no point trying to scrimp and end up having a frustrating experience with mounting /unmoounting as well as lousy ergonomics of loading and potentially scratching your even more expensive investment: your car. I am still doing my research on which system can support the SUV boot structure (mine has a factory spoiler) better. Careful ....... was told the spoiler (on top) usually not metal material can’t carry load Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 20, 2018 Share November 20, 2018 Yeah, That's why must research and research .... See this system, the top hooks are stiff metal structure which do not rest on the spoiler itself (compared to the ratchet hook systems) Careful ....... was told the spoiler (on top) usually not metal material can’t carry load Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 21, 2018 Share November 21, 2018 Yeah, That's why must research and research .... See this system, the top hooks are stiff metal structure which do not rest on the spoiler itself (compared to the ratchet hook systems) mercedes-glc-x253-bike-carrier-with-comfort-load-expansion-and-loaded-bike-without-trailer-hitch.jpg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxus-MIFA9 Supersonic November 21, 2018 Share November 21, 2018 Yeah, That's why must research and research .... See this system, the top hooks are stiff metal structure which do not rest on the spoiler itself (compared to the ratchet hook systems) mercedes-glc-x253-bike-carrier-with-comfort-load-expansion-and-loaded-bike-without-trailer-hitch.jpg You ride so many bikes .... You take one and ride into the forest tracks and upon return, the rest will be missing .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic November 21, 2018 Share November 21, 2018 You ride so many bikes .... You take one and ride into the forest tracks and upon return, the rest will be missing .... The whole trolley missing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silviasam November 21, 2018 Share November 21, 2018 Very informative sharing post.. thank u Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 25, 2018 Share November 25, 2018 Thanks peeps for the inputs. Decided to for used.... Got this yesterday from the carousell seller. Almost new. Has missing parts but already ordered from dealer at decent price. Thule 992. Now getting transparent door edge protector to cover the hook attachment areas. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic November 25, 2018 Share November 25, 2018 Thanks peeps for the inputs. Decided to for used.... Got this yesterday from the carousell seller. Almost new. Has missing parts but already ordered from dealer at decent price. Thule 992. Screenshot_20181125-083300_Carousell.jpg Now getting transparent door edge protector to cover the hook attachment areas. Thule is a very good brand. I strongly advocate people to use quality bike racks. I am worried when I follow behind those using poorly built racks. Ibused to have a road gear rack which is quite tough and sturdy also, used it for more than 10 years before I retired it in good working condition many years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 25, 2018 Share November 25, 2018 Just got this frame adapter for ladies/kid's bike frames without the horizontal bar to hang onto the bike rack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 29, 2018 Share November 29, 2018 Any gurus here know where to get those independent number plate holder to hang from the back of the bike rack when transporting bikes? Does it need illuminating lights? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic November 29, 2018 Share November 29, 2018 The newer gen from Saris/Thule have only 4 inbuilt ratcheting straps to attach compared to the previous gen's typical 6 point straps. I assume it will be more convenient to mount, unmount and the strap management. Any issues with your saris bone 3 causing abrasions/marks at the attachment points (body contact and the strap hooks)? Bro I had the Saris before. Works fine, but unless you carefully protect your car, all racks may cause scratches. I used clothe rags, old tees etc to protect my car. The other thing is, bikes are heavy, and some of the users don't take so much car, so when they hoist a heavy metal item up, they may scratch the car. I kept a small plate in case my license was covered. BTW, I have a brand new Allen brand one, in case you or others are keen, pm me. I'm using foldies now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004C94X12/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic November 29, 2018 Share November 29, 2018 Thanks for the offer! I already bought a barely used Thule one. I also got this door edge protection film tape on order: By the way you mentioned about extra plate on standby. I do have an extra set of number plates when I changed mine to a different design. The problem is how to hang up this extra plate? Do you have a holder for it? Bro I had the Saris before. Works fine, but unless you carefully protect your car, all racks may cause scratches. I used clothe rags, old tees etc to protect my car. The other thing is, bikes are heavy, and some of the users don't take so much car, so when they hoist a heavy metal item up, they may scratch the car. I kept a small plate in case my license was covered. BTW, I have a brand new Allen brand one, in case you or others are keen, pm me. I'm using foldies now. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004C94X12/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
therock Supersonic November 29, 2018 Share November 29, 2018 No sir... my plate was just taped on, ha ha... very ugly... also tried using a piece of string before... :) ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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