We have got a Thule proride on top of the car but I don't use it.
I am fairly robust but not good at lifting things high up, broken neck some years ago, and still retain the memory of dropping my bob stroller and gauging my car when lifting it into a roof box.
I did have a tow bar mounted carrier just for me to avoid the lifting but sold it six months ago because I can fit two bikes in the car with the seats down which was easier than putting the tow bar on and then the bike carrier.
Anyway, long intro I know but now that I have got two newly painted frames and DD has moved onto a bike that is not much smaller than mine I was a bit reluctant/found it a bit of a struggle today.
I put mine in first, back wheel in, derailleur facing upwards, thick wool dog blanket and then the smaller one on the top, same way.
Wondering if I should just get on with trying to make myself use the roof top thing again.
Any tips if you use one would be great, not sure if I should think about taking a folding stool thing in the car to help me get it on/off. DH thinks it is 'easy', I have tried once or twice and didn't.
I don't like riding from home with DD that often as we have to go on a fairly busy A road so they have to go in the car if I want to avoid the hairy bit.
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Do you lift your bikes onto the top of the car?
lavendersun · 20/12/2015 17:04
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