Bike Carrier

[macdad]

Righto guys,?what cycle carrier are we using, ?and is it a good fit on the vec c, i'll be in the market for one very soon,and maybe even a bike to go with it.

[goosey_1976]

Thule 9503 3 bike Towball mount cycle carrier. if you dont have a hitch on the back though i recommend thule for ya veccy

[swainey]

Thule 591 ProRide with vx roof bars

[rockh]

Thule pro ride and roof bars.
Have used a Halfrauds rear mount 3 bike one and that's ok, get the fixed length straps (an extra).

Just remember that if you cover the back end, you need to have a light bar or you may be having a chat with the boys in blue.

[wheelnut]

I have VX roof bars (£90) + Mont Blanc Scott cycle carrier (£36). A good combination for not very much money.

[pyro_maniac]

dont use any, my bike fits in the zafira no problems

[MCD]

Vauxhall roof bars, and a pair of Thule locable bike carriers, recently bought of Chris on here, look really neat too!

[OPC]

What are the VX roof bars like to fit and remove, with regards to risk of scratching the fixing area?

[wheelnut]

What are the VX roof bars like to fit and remove, with regards to risk of scratching the fixing area?

If your car roof has "fixpoints" (4 flip-up plastic flaps) the Vauxhall bars couldn't be easier to fit & remove, with no danger of paint damage if you're reasonably careful. I fitted mine unassisted without any problems, if you have a mate to steady the bars on the other side of the car, even better.

The bars are a tool-less fit. You just drop the ends onto the fixpoint brackets on the car, then tighten lever "a" and push down the locking mechanism "b"...

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Lock the cover into place and you're done...

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When fitted, there's no contact between the bars & the paintwork.

[OPC]

Thanks for that, cheers...