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Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - QueJumper - 13-04-2012 02:47pm
Anyone tried a rear mounted bike rack yet - will it pull off the spoiler!
Hi - I've checked out the tow bar options and really don't fancy it for two reasons-
1 - The LR version has a huge cut out and most others also seem to have some form of trim destruction
2 - Even if you get a removable option you still get a nasty 'electrics' plug stuck permenantly on your rear
Why LR didn't think this through and sort out a proper removable panel like Disco 4 is beyond me! Surely their market reasearch would have shown we'd want to tow or carry bikes?
Anyway - back to the bikes....as that's really all I need to do is carry a couple of bikes and not tow anyway. I had planned on using a tow ball mounted rack as we use on the Disco...but it looks like an Evoque towbar is just plain nasty.
Roof rails is another option I guess but I don't think they look right on the Coupe.
So, the third and final option (not going to put a muddy bike inside!) is to go for one of the clip on bike racks such as the Saris Bones - it looks quite stylish and the 'load step' on the Evoque would make a nice platform to take most of the weight but not sure if the top straps would pull off the Dynamic spoiler.
So has anyone tried using this sort of rack on an Evoque yet?
Sample image below:
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RE: Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - ChuckieB - 13-04-2012 03:14pm
I have a halfords rack with a not too dissimilar set up.
It is effectively a redundant piece of kit for me now. I didn't even think about risking it as the depth of the rear spoiler makes me very dubious. The loading of the top straps on spoiler would be excessive on what looks to be a relatively fragile pice of trim (I recall the thread on someone's spoiler being ripped off in a car wash).
RE: Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - XFullFatTim - 13-04-2012 04:09pm
I tried one of those on an RRS (the racks are called "Hollywood" racks for some reason) and succeeded in removing paint from the trailing edge of the spoiler and damaging the paint on top of it as the straps flap/ drum a bit when you are at speed. Even using padding where the straps go over the spoiler don't help reduce the paint wear.
So, forget the rear mount, high level bike rack if you treasure your spoiler's paintwork. The hole in the rear valance isn't that bad and it does have a finisher kit if you have the LR version, I agree though that an RRS/Disco4 system with a removable panel section would have been a better idea
RE: Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - ED209 - 13-04-2012 04:48pm
I wouldnt dare try it, thats why i am looking at getting a tow bar fitted so i can get a rack that wont risk scratching or damaging the car.
RE: Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - penarthguy - 13-04-2012 06:15pm
Also thinking about a tow bar option due to the cost of the RR roof rack kit, was looking at this option http://www.car-roofracks.co.uk/xpress-pro-bike-rack.htm but not sure if it will block the reg plate and if it's a "cheap and cheerful" solution.
RE: Bike Rack - rear mounted bike rack - will it pull off the spoiler? - XFullFatTim - 13-04-2012 06:34pm
Penarth you would still need a lighting bar and trailer electrics for that bike rack as once you have 2 bikes on it the number plate and lights they would be obscured.