[BBC] Bicycle Rack for my Ford Endeavour - looking for ideas

[M I T R]

Hi BBC
Am looking for a rear mount 3 Bicycle rack for my Ford Endeavour.
Checked a few outlets and Thule racks - but seems the only readily
available ones are roof mount ones.

The Adventure One Store guys told me that I need to have a tow rack
mount installed on the rear bumper to mount one.

Any ideas or options of fabricating one locally are welcome and will
really help - as I need one quickly.

Thanks
M I T R

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[arv...@neuro-spine.com]

The KYNKYNY roof mounted racks are probably the best available.
Contact Vivek for further details.
Arvind
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[M I T R]

Don't prefer roof mount racks - need idea's for rear mount hanging/tow
mount racks..

M I T R

On Apr 18, 8:39 pm, arv...@neuro-spine.com wrote:
> The KYNKYNY roof mounted racks are probably the best available.
> Contact Vivek for further details.
> Arvind
> Sent from BlackBerry® on Airtel
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: M I T R <mansoor.ish...@gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 08:25:26
> To: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalor...@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: [BBC] Bicycle Rack for my Ford Endeavour - looking for ideas
>
> Hi BBC
> Am looking for a rear mount 3 Bicycle rack for my Ford Endeavour.
> Checked a few outlets and Thule racks - but seems the only readily
> available ones are roof mount ones.
>
> The Adventure One Store guys told me that I need to have a tow rack
> mount installed on the rear bumper to mount one.
>
> Any ideas or options of fabricating one locally are welcome and will
> really help - as I need one quickly.
>
> Thanks
> M I T R
>
> --
> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

>
> Subscription settings:http://groups.google.com/group/bangalore-bikers/subscribe?hl=en
>
> --
> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details- Hide quoted text -
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[Georg Leuzinger]

bicycles on rear mount rack are not as safe as the ones carried on roof mounts, the bangalore type of traffic will indicte why, also bikes are ore safe from fingering...! i do not know your reasons, but there are not too many valid ones for rear racks, except that you do not have to lift up bikes much.....

georg

[arv...@neuro-spine.com]

Strongly second what Georg says.

If some moron in a taxi rear ends you and crashes not only your car but your precious bikes as well, it will be an unqualified disaster (at least in my books).

Roof mounted any day.

Regards

Arvind

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From: Georg Leuzinger <gk....@gmail.com>

Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:27:09 +0530

To: M I T R<mansoor...@gmail.com>

Cc: Bangalore Bikers Club<bangalor...@googlegroups.com>

Subject: Re: [BBC] Re: Bicycle Rack for my Ford Endeavour - looking for ideas

[Raghu K]

I am actually worried about my own instincts. While driving, I have an
understanding of the height of my car and I worry that I might
actually crash my cycle to a tree branch or some obstruction if it is
roof mounted.

Thanks
Raghu

Disclaimer: I dont have any bike rack for my car. I carry my bike
inside my car.

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[deepakvrao]

Endeavor? Bikes INSIDE the car. Safest.

On Apr 19, 6:18 pm, Raghu K <kodali.ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am actually worried about my own instincts. While driving, I have an
> understanding of the height of my car and I worry that I might
> actually crash my cycle to a tree branch or some obstruction if it is
> roof mounted.
>
> Thanks
> Raghu
>
> Disclaimer: I dont have any bike rack for my car. I carry my bike
> inside my car.
>
> --
> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[meetbadri]

Vivek's KYNKYNY rack working best for me on the roof of my car.

I had to take a small 100 m detour once due to the height
barrier .. .Else, been a cake walk.

I just need to fix it atop and forget about people rear ending / kids
trying to play with the bike and so on.

These racks hold the bike pretty solid and I can open the rear door of
my hatch back without any worries.

Thanks to Vivek for making one work on my car..

cheers,
Badri

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[deepak]

KYNKYNY & Only KYNKYNY Roof Top Racks.
I have this on my Scorpio.

Has done 1 Full TFN on it.

On Apr 20, 5:28 pm, meetbadri <meetba...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Vivek's KYNKYNY rack working best for me on the roof of my car.
>
> I had to take a small 100 m detour once due to the height
> barrier .. .Else, been a cake walk.
>
> I just need to fix it atop and forget about people rear ending / kids
> trying to play with the bike and so on.
>
> These racks hold the bike pretty solid and I can open the rear door of
> my hatch back without any worries.
>
> Thanks to Vivek for making one work on my car..
>
> cheers,
> Badri
>
> --
> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

[Vivek Radhakrishnan]

Wow guys!! I'm feeling the love, thank you :)
69

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VIVEK RADHAKRISHNAN

[M I T R]

thnx all....my problem - current bike is heavy..also the height of the
Ford needs me to literally climb on top to roof mount...
it probably is a mental block...will review when I meet the Kynkyny
team qualis next...for a first hand experience...

M I T R

On Apr 20, 8:32 pm, Vivek Radhakrishnan <themudoff...@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Wow guys!! I'm feeling the love, thank you :)
> 69
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 20, 2010 at 8:01 PM, deepak <deepak.bicy...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > KYNKYNY & Only KYNKYNY Roof Top Racks.
> > I have this on my Scorpio.
>
> > Has done 1 Full TFN on it.
>
> > On Apr 20, 5:28 pm, meetbadri <meetba...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Vivek's KYNKYNY rack working best for me on the roof of my car.
>
> >> I had to take a small 100 m detour once due to the height
> >> barrier .. .Else, been a cake walk.
>
> >> I just need to fix it atop and forget about people rear ending / kids
> >> trying to play with the bike and so on.
>
> >> These racks hold the bike pretty solid and I can open the rear door of
> >> my hatch back without any worries.
>
> >> Thanks to Vivek for making one work on my car..
>
> >> cheers,
> >> Badri
>
> >> --
> >> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> >> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> >> Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comformore details

>
> >> Subscription settings:http://groups.google.com/group/bangalore-bikers/subscribe?hl=en
>
> > --
> > biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> > are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

> > Visitwww.bangalorebicyclechampionships.comfor more details

>
> --
> VIVEK RADHAKRISHNAN
>
> --
> biking conversations on the world famous "Bangalore Bikers Club" :)
>
> are you a part of the bicycle racing scene?

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