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Recommendations for car to carry 4 bikes

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ibbydibby · 29/05/2012 10:25

As the title says. The car needn't be large and capacious, just wondering about options for transport of 2 adult bikes and 2 for young teens (so not small bikes). Also bike carriers - roof top or attached to the back?

thanks in advance!

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notfarmingatthemo · 29/05/2012 11:45

I would go for a bike rack attached to a tow bar as the bikes are easy to attach. We have this one you can also tow with it as well although I don't think this would be possible with four bikes on but we have done it with three. We also have a trailer with load bars so bikes can also go on there. Putting bikes on the roof is really good but difficult to lift them there. Dh can do it but I can't.

What car depends on how much driving you do. You could get a smaller car but then a trailer. Although trailers are pricey useful for tip trip so inside of car stays nice. trailer we have

AdventuresWithVoles · 31/05/2012 12:30

Not sure you can get a towbar carrier that holds 4 bikes.
You could compromise & get towbar carrier + a capacious car.
We can transport 5 people + 2 bikes in Kia Sedona (much as I loathe it, otherwise).
Something like Ford Torneo if you want something that carries 4 people + 4 bikes inside.

ibbydibby · 08/06/2012 13:28

thanks for comments....I need to investigate further. Though current weather makes cycling slightly less appealing....

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notfarmingatthemo · 15/06/2012 13:48

The tow bar one we have does take four bikes. I have seen specialist ones that take 6

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