Best way to carry bikes on a car

[obi_waynne]

What is the best way to carry bikes on a car over a fair distance.

There are rear bumper mounted ones that strap through the boot lid, then there are roof mounted ones and I've seen some that attach to a tow bar to carry the bikes. Which work the best?

What are the laws in the UK regarding covering lights and number plates?

 

[stamford]

I have a rack that has a mounting bracket that bolts to the tow bar. Rack slides onto mount and can be bolted or padlocked in position. I modified my rack to accept a trailer board as by law it must be fitted if the light clusters and number plate are obscurred. Plenty of idiots still out there driving with a few bikes attached and you cannot see their lights or number plate, the Police don't do a darned thing! Downside to this is boot access but I tend to turn the handlebars so they are in-line with the frame. Other options I have seen are lever type roof mounted racks, great if you don't need a luggage rack or don't intend to go in a carpark with height restriction!

 

[T9 man]

I quite like the Saab roof mounted version, very novel design but with a huge ouch attached to the price tag.

 

[SLEEPER]

Easy................ Buy a big estate and put them in the back

 

[Jakeymd]

I always drop my rear seats. take off my front wheel (quick release) and away we gooo!!

 

[SLEEPER]

I find steering the car difficult without the front wheels

 

[Jakeymd]

It's so easy. Try it

 

[Jakeymd]

Ahh, may i just add. Steering is easy. Turning ISN'T!!!

 

[obi_waynne]

I find steering the car difficult without the front wheels

@Sleeper!

 

[turbonutter69]