Rear mounted bike racks — Bicycle test reviews Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:23:33 +0000 ru-RU hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.5.15 Bike carrier test — trailer hitch, tailgate, roof bars /bike-carrier-test-trailer-hitch-tailgate-roof-bars/ /bike-carrier-test-trailer-hitch-tailgate-roof-bars/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:05:22 +0000 /?p=970 Bike carrier test: trailer coupling, roof rack, rear hatch Anyone with a bike in a strange city or region an extensive bike tour would like to make, which can charge its bikes with a bike rack flexibly and within a few minutes and pull out.Depending on the car and claim there are different carriers that ...

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Bike carrier test: trailer coupling, roof rack, rear hatch

Bike carrier test - trailer hitch

Anyone with a bike in a strange city or region an extensive bike tour would like to make, which can charge its bikes with a bike rack flexibly and within a few minutes and pull out.Depending on the car and claim there are different carriers that are available in stores. With the bike carrier test you find the right bike rack for his bikes and his car. Depending on the vehicle vary models between models for the trailer hitch, bicycle carrier for the car roof or the tailgate. In these things you should pay attention also 2016th

Bike carrier test — models for the tow bar

The bicycle rack for the trailer hitch (bike clutch carrier) can be used individually and fits in any car that has a trailer hitch. As with a conventional trailer, also the carrier with a pan is placed and secured on the head. Here, the carrier is clamped and is located directly behind the car. An assembly is thus easily and quickly goes out of hand. With a castle is the unauthorized «uncoupling» prevented.

What to look for in a clutch carrier

It is important to pay attention to the load of the vehicle or the trailer coupling. In a vertical load of 50 kg can be achieved with the weight of the bicycle rack and the bicycles quickly limits. This advice is especially to be considered when carrying of electric bicycles. Example: the pedelec Kreidler Vitality Elite weighs about 25 kg.

Example calculation for load capacity and vertical load: Maximum vertical load of 50 kg — 13 kg weight from the carrier = 37 kg load by bicycles. All wheels together seal must not exceed 37 kg accordingly.

Bike rack on towbar without bikeFixing the bike carrier on the towbar with bicycles

All complied values for the maximum weight, the load capacity and the speed can be found on a sticker or a badge on the carrier (see picture). In order to keep the weight as low as possible, aluminum and stainless steel are used as materials for the most part. Another advantage of both materials, they put no rust.

Nameplate bike carrier with carrying capacity of Uebler

Some clutch carriers have an opening function with which you can fold the carrier forward (away from the trunk lid), to open the tailgate without problems. If you want to boot, a disassembly is not necessary.

For all bicycle racks comes while driving a high load on the material. Quality has also in this case its price, simple and inexpensive bike rack can be a security risk quickly. With the new acquisition, you should always pay attention to a TÜV seal or a GS certificate , just so you know that the bike carrier has been approved in Germany. It is important that the support is, whether mounted on the trailer coupling, on the roof or on the tailgate, according to the manufacturer. When bike carrier test is discussed these things with.

(Load is an indication how much weight must be maximum yet been loaded onto the bike trailer and is dependent on the vertical load your trailer hitch — tire prices at the time of our research)

Number of bikes — two, three or four bicycles

Most bicycle carrier can transport from work of two bicycles. If you want to take more than two wheels, you can extend the support to modules or rails. If you want to go with a family of four on vacation, you can not avoid the expansion or manages directly a bike carrier for four bicycles. Hiebei should directly choose a model that has a high payload. The operation of the attachment is always the same, it may be that you have to cross filters for space reasons the handlebars of a wheel, but this is dependent on the combination car / bike rack.

Wheel holder on the bicycle rack of Uebler

Bicycle carrier for the tailgate — Rear rack

If the tailgate or trunk lid of a car big enough, there is some vehicle models also get a bike rack, the one on the attached the tailgate (rear carrier). Suitable vehicle models of this would be, for example, the VW Touran, Caddy or the VW Bus (T2, T3, T4, T5). Here the bike rack is hooked with a hook on the door.

Fixing the carrier to the trunk lid

Thus, the paint is not damaged, the hooks can be kept away from the bike carrier with a rubber coating on the paint. This variant has the advantage that the trailer coupling remains free and in addition for a caravan ö.a. can be used. If one has no towing hitch, the tailgate carrier / rear luggage rack is a good alternative. The rear carrier has next de, coupling support a lower air resistance than the roof rack.

Bicycle rack for Hecklappte on VW Touran

Bicycle carrier for the tailgate on VW Touran — Rear carrier

Note for tailgate damper when bicycle rack

If the bike rack mounted on the tailgate (rear bike carrier), are no longer sufficient in most cars from the tailgate damper to keep the trunk lid up. For this, you can put small aluminum profiles in the trunk, which are then allocated to the damper, the boot lid can no longer close.Are mounted on the carrier bikes, an opening is often no longer possible. Important things from the trunk to which you have to zoom quickly, you should possibly store at a different location.

Roof rack for bicycles

Is the car no towbar mounted and gives the tailgate is no way of fixing forth, can be used alternatively, a roof rack. Here, the bicycles are mounted on the car roof in a wheel track.Struts provide the necessary stability.

However, the roof rack has a few drawbacks:

  • Higher air resistance with bikes on the roof
  • Heavy Bicycles are to get under heavy exertion on the roof
  • The laden bicycle roof rack is prone to crosswinds
  • The basis is a roof rail

Benefits from the roof bike carrier, to purchase these are often cheaper than the other models. The flexibility for different bicycles is given by individually adjustable brackets. Again, the bicycle can be attached to the roof rack. This should make umbedingt to the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting and payload. As always, those who save in the wrong place, at the end pays twice.

Drawbar support for caravans

The drawbar support is mounted in caravans on the front portion of the towing caravans.Here bicycles can now be charged before the caravan and behind the car. It must be noted here again the vertical load of the trailer coupling (trailer coupling). Advantage of this variant, the AHK remains free for the camper trailer, the tailgate is available and may be opened. the tiller handles Attached usually with U-bolts and self-locking nuts.

Drawbar support of Carry Bike

Notice of us: The tiller must be long enough for the assembly to be, please note the advice of the manufacturer at this point.

 

Fixing the bikes on the bike rack

The bicycles are provided in a tire shell, so the bike is on a rail in the so-called wheel holders.These rails are straps, belts or Wheel straps. With their help, the wheels of the bicycles are lashed and secured. Additionally, there is a frame holder with a clip, this is attached to the bicycle carrier and surrounds a rod from the bicycle frame. The result is a three-point mounting on and on the bicycle rack.

Caravan with a bike rack and two bicycles

The clips or clamps that hold the bicycle frame are lockable. Thus, the bicycle is protected from theft. The maximum frame diameter is to be noted here only in very thick frame and also be specified by the manufacturer. The Thule Euro Classic G6 has the frame holder for frame diameters 22-80 mm. Those who want to protect the wheel from scratches, can lay between the bicycle frame and terminal nor a cloth.

 

Crash test bike carrier test with E-Bikes

In the video shows impressively how the E-Bike redeemed by the impact and can move freely.Only the wall prevents the bike on the fly further.


One of the e-bikes has completely dissolved and the straps are torn.

Note: All loose attachments should be removed before driving, this may be the batteries from pedelec, a detachable bicycle lights or bike baskets .bike Mount

The bicycle rack for trailer coupling, there is also an illumination unit. As with a real trailer you also each have a turn signal, tail lamp and a stop lamp for each side and partially a reversing lamp. Because this variant often obscured the license plate, the trailer hitch carriers have a number plate holder to which a further indicator can be fixed. The bridge lighting is supplied via the trailer outlet. Does not fit the connector, an adapter can be used.

Electricity Fahrradträgerr for Lichtbrücke

What to look for before buying:

  • the vertical load of the trailer hitch,
  • to a valid and existing GS or TÜV seal for the wearer,
  • stainless material (even with the screws)
  • a way of expandability through additional rails or modules of the rim bowls.

One can support Easily order online at cheap Chinese clothes but you should own interests without.

Bike carrier test — Results

Date: September 20, 2016 11:55

Bike rack wall mount

If you do not use the bike rack, you can comfortably hang out with a bike rack wall mount to the garage wall. This is around the ball of a trailer coupling which is mounted on a steel plate, this is then screwed to the wall. The support can now be mounted as in the car on the wall bracket, of course, parallel to the wall.

Conclusion and Recommendation

Who likes to ride a bicycle and sometimes in other regions which can be reacted with a bike rack his passion. Who bentuzt the carrier more than 5-10 times a year, should be ready to grab a little deeper into their pockets when purchasing. Only with a high-quality processing has one long his joy at buying pieces. Before the first practice is advisable to use a dry run with the cultivation and loading the bikes.

Our note: bicycles which are carried on the bicycle carrier should be completed. Do not forget to insert the bike key. Often this happens in the context castles such as the Axa Defender . Nothing is more annoying than when you can not unlock the bicycles at the destination. Personal experience can confirm this.

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Atera Strada E-Bike M in Test — Very Good — Bike Carriers /atera-strada-e-bike-m-in-test-very-good-bike-carriers/ /atera-strada-e-bike-m-in-test-very-good-bike-carriers/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:29:32 +0000 /?p=844 Atera Strada E-Bike M Tests — Coupling support / bike rack tested The Atera Strada E-Bike M and we provide in this article a bicycle carrier which was made especially for the transport of electric bikes, so bike with a little more weight. We look at the handling of the assembly and all important functions ...

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Atera Strada E-Bike M Tests — Coupling support / bike rack

Atera Strada E-Bike M Test

tested The Atera Strada E-Bike M and we provide in this article a bicycle carrier which was made especially for the transport of electric bikes, so bike with a little more weight. We look at the handling of the assembly and all important functions from Atera Strada E-Bike M.

Delivery and accessories from Strada E-Bike M

the bike carrier was delivered in a conventional pack carton from a normal package service, up to the front door. The box was well packed, closed and glued. The bicycle carrier itself was still protected with an additional box in a box. The light bar / bridge was twice as boards during transport. In addition to the bike rack were still a manual and a booklet with «important instructions for use», with at. That’s it already.

Atera Strada E-Bike M — Installation and commissioning

This point belongs to every report, even if it fails a little shorter in this bicycle carrier. The bicycle carrier came fully assembled us supplied. Only a cable tie we had to cut through, this has held together the carrier for transport. Otherwise the Atera Strada E-Bike M can be assembled without tools and out of the box on the car. This is a big plus since even laymen can use the carrier without much delay.

Quick-action lock on the bicycle rack

Place the bike carrier on the towbar

Thus one ever gets its bicycles to the carrier, it must be attached to the trailer coupling first.You take to the bicycle rack and pulling the lever assembly before all, so this is ° angle to the carrier about the 90th To this end, the small gray button on the handle has to be pushed in.Now about 20 ° pull and place the bike carrier on the towbar. Now the handle again just ask and make sure that the control pin as far out looks that this makes visible under the red mark the green marker. Caution: If this flag is not visible, the bike rack mounted incorrectly.

Control Spling with red and green marker on the bicycle rack

The mounting handle now down (away from the car and right road) press. The carrier begins solid to sit on the ball of towing devices. Press the lever as far down until the Atera Strada E-Bike M Bike carrier is stuck and can not move on the ball of towing devices. Completing the bicycle rack or the button with the lock to protect them from theft. Place the bracket and secure it with the quick release coupling on both sides; almost finished.

Connect Lichtbrücke from Strada E-Bike M

After the Strada E-Bike M has its proper place found, nor the power plug must be plugged.Depending on the car connector, an adapter must be used here may. Newer car models should all have a matching socket. The plug fits only once in the bush and is rotated for fixing 90 degrees. After connecting all the functions of the lighting bridge should be examined.Brake, tail light, reversing light, turn signals and even a rear fog lamp are available here.

Bike to Bike rack

Alignment of the tire tray for the perfect fit of the wheels

Thus, the bicycle stable and strong bicycle rack can be mounted later on the Atera Strada E-Bike M, the tire shells must be aligned somewhat. This is necessary because each bike is slightly different. Again, one needs no tools. When targeting you need to consider two main things:

  1. Align the black tire stopper so that, you can put the big bow in fold down between the stoppers. This saves space when stowing, the carrier is again not used.
  2. Ensure even find that both front and rear tires in the shell space and the bike almost equidistant survives on both sides.

The stopper can be performed with a cap screw and move on the shell, provided that you always transport the same bikes, you do not need to adjust this setting, once found, again.

atera strada e bike m folded

What to look for when loading

The heavy bike should always be first placed and mounted on the bicycle carrier. Here it is important that you let the longer support arm upwards showing skyward. Now set the first bike on the bike carrier Atera and fix it. Turn the second holder arm now ready to be up this parallel is the first. Now place the second bicycle to the rack.

Frame tube holder clutch carrier Atera

Fixing the bikes on the bike rack

Once you have aligned the stoppers and fixtures in the tire tray and the bicycle on the Atera Strada E-Bike M position, pull the plastic tabs through the rim and run them on the car-side remote from the flap side. Here comes a ratchet mechanism used. Press the tab as far pure until it no longer works, for the Last time you use the ratchet and position it then upwards.This is done on all three breakpoints. Front, rear and frame bar. The bicycle is now mounted on the carrier after Proper application. So you can not be stolen by unauthorized e-bike, the frame holder is lockable.

mounted bicycle tire in tire bowl on a bike rack

Important: Check before each ride, always check the locks are closed and you have the key with him. Also, the frame lock on the bike you should complete, and «loose» parts such asbicycle bags , hinged Fahrradkörbe remove, water bottles, and especially the e-bike battery and transport irish car.

fold down the bicycle carrier

Thus one still comes with turbocharged bikes on the trunk, can the bike rack mounted on the trailer coupling, fold down. Therefore one must push the «Pull» button and loosen the foot release. The bicycle carrier will now fold away from the car and the trunk lid can be opened.

Bicycle carrier Atera Strada folded

Access to fold down the bicycle carrier with both hands on the rear bike and hold it firmly.Heavy Bicycles have a not inconsiderable royal weight, when folded down, you should slow and controlled pull the carrier to be.

Gently: Try opening careful as there depending on the car may be differences here

Specifications from Atera Strada E-Bike M Bike Carrier

The bicycle carrier even as about 14.9 kg, this will be important when you want to calculate the load by the bicycles. E-bikes can be found here are loaded depending on vertical load of the trailer coupling. Each track may contain a maximum 30 kg record (base support). In the table, an overview of the payload is dependent on the vertical load. Who wants to carry two 30 kg really Bicycles must have a vertical load of 75 kg. (Hestellerangaben)

vertical load Cycles weight together
50 kg 2 pieces Max. 35.1 kg
60 kg 2 pieces Max. 45.1 kg
75 kg 2 pieces Max. 60.0 kg

The bicycle carrier of the car is allowed to drive only a maximum speed of 130 km / h. With a width of 100 cm and a height of 27 cm to the bicycle rack may well call compactly folded.

Video for mounting and fixing

Atera Strada E-Bike M Test — Conclusion

The Strada E-Bike M is very compact and small, the tool-less installation it is fast assembled and dismantled. When folded, it fits (without bicycles) in a normal boot and can be easily transported. The bike carrier is easy to mount on the towbar and quite easily. The Adjustable fixed points in the tire tray ensure optimum position from the bicycle, with 30 kg load per tray can e-bikes are well conveyed. The processing from the Strada E-Bike M makes a good, solid and overall high-quality impression. Fittings are designed and can be attached and removed easily.

Whenever parts from bicycle carrier touching the bike, working with a rubber. Thus the paint and the bike from damage are protected. The support is for max. 2 E bikes are allowed, but he may order a 3rd bicycle (no e-bike) are supplemented. Here it is possible to retrofit an extension rail. must be noted, of course, the maximum load and vertical load.
From us the Atera Strada E-Bike M gets a Very Good and reached 4.5 of 5 points.

Other models can be found in the bike carrier test and you should still be looking for an e-bike, you will find information on buying in the article E-Bike Test .

 

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Our rating: 4.5/5

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Green Valley 160620 Bike racks Adventure

 

greenvalley 620A comfortable design and a comfortable use andmaximum safety are promised by this manufacturing for the product.

Anyone who opts for a bike rack would be to decide on a product that meets these requirements.

Now we will check in our practical test whether the manufacturer has given this promise to right.

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Functional Overview

  • for up to 3 bikes
  • Weight incl. Packaging: 5 kg
  • foam sheathing
  • pre-assembled and ready for installation

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advantages

  • solid workmanship
  • simple and fast assembly
  • fast loading and unloading of the wheels
  • space-saving storage
  • secure grip while riding

disadvantages

  • can not accommodate women’s bikes
  • Padding insufficient

The data for Green Valley Adventure Boot Rack

The manufacturer guarantees a preassembled carrier , by mounting the tail boom to be on the car a breeze.

In addition to up to three bikes on the Green Valley Adventure easily find space and safe and sound to their destination and can come back. So Perfect if you threes in the bicycle — holiday travels.

In addition, the Häckträger is made of solid steel made, which is to give him an incredible stability, so you can also soothes be traveling on rough roads a little bit faster and more.

greenvalleyThe attachment of the tail boom to the vehicle is only with straps and without tools happen. This is a quick installation from the support to be made possible to start the cycling holiday quickly and hassle free. These assured the manufacturers a stable and safe construction.

It should before buying necessarily the type list are considered to determine whether the vehicle is at all possible for this bicycle carrier.

In addition to the delivery of all materials for mounting theGreen Valley Adventure are necessary to be included. This is to ensure a comfortable and convenient construction of Heckträgerers.

In addition, is the delivery a detailed and easy to understand user manual and assembly instructions, which aims to facilitate the customer how to install the car accessories.

An easy and quick positioning of the bike carrier is to be ensured. In addition, the wheels should be firmly and securely attached to the wheel, so you can calm start to the holiday.

In addition, the bike rack is a thick foam sheathing equipped, that is to give the body protection against wear and scratches.

In addition, the Green Valley Adventure to be super easy to store. This saves the customer space and eternal clearing out the garage, if you will put away his knuckle once.

The Green Valley Bike racks Adventure in the practical test

When unpacking the Green Valley carrier we noticed immediately the very compact design of the product — the bike carrier acted insanely small . But despite its size, he makes a stable and high-quality impression . The individual parts of the tail boom can include the seemingly good workmanship, a long life.

The installation of the Green Valley Adventure Inert is as easy as the manufacturer has promised. The carrier is already fully assembled and therefore ready for installation on the vehicle ready. The installation itself is also a true royal cinch : you have to find the right angle of bike rack and cars only, then lashing straps — which allegedly are tear resistant — connect to the trunk lid, tighten and finished the entire installation. Whether this also holds what is promised, we will only see more.

The Green Valley 160620 Bike racks Adventure can be installed by one person. It is necessary to attach any tools to the carrier.

In the operation — and assembly instructions but everything is anyway again very closely and explained in detail, so that technically untalented should have no problems in building and installing the Adventure tail boom.

Now to some negative aspects that the mount of bicycles tackle on the wheel: on the one hand, the front wheel is too far to the outside and is not backed up again in addition. This may be the wheel move freely . One has to prevent this even come up with a solution. We have here resorted to straps from the construction to fix the wheel. The next and truly fatal flaw in the design of the support, we noticed that itis not possible to transport women’s bikes . In order to transport women’s bikes, a special bar — which can be purchased — needed. We think that is quite annoying, because the manufacturer could at least point out this mistake! In addition, bicycles are laterally so that the car is very broad. Must through narrow streets, where it is difficult even with the normal car width, you can not get through to the bicycle racks and bikes on it. This design enables increased air resistance and we find that it is an unnecessary and unusual situation simply that you will be suspended.

The factory carrier can not accommodate women’s bikes. For this purpose, an additional bar is necessary, which must be purchased separately.

In the strength and stability of the tail boom, the manufacturer has not exaggerated, since it also no problem at faster speeds may determine. We were really surprised because we did not believe that the construction really keep up with the belt as well as a «normal» construction.

While it is possible three wheels with the bicycle carrier to transport, but then takes it already many times longer because of the Adventure Boot Rack then is a little too small and it becomes a gimmick, the wheels to be mounted properly positioned.

Since we the foam sheathing not thick enough has been released, we have as a precaution decided to additionally add pieces of leather to the body really deliver no damage. Whether it would have really sufficiently secured, we can not say, because it was just us simply not worth damaging the body may unfortunately.

As guaranteed by the manufacturer, the rear carrier can easily back into its delivered size — are set back to be able to transport it more easily and thereby even the pack after use easily and quickly and — so the folded size saves space to ship in any space.

 

Our conclusion

The Green Valley Bike racks Adventure has some really good pages in which it is really worth its money.On the other hand it also includes a pluralitygreenvalley rear carrieron for improvement mistakes to which should be the manufacturer better care again to perfect the product. Especially the fact that you can without the addition of transport no ladies wheels can, is a reason for a significant withdrawal in the rating scale .

In addition, the safety and the driving comfort by too far outwardly wheels are greatly affected.

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test result

security
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

3rd place

Summary: This carrier is not suitable for all bikes without addition.

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MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2-in test /mft-8200-bl-bike-carrier-multi-family-cargo2-in-test/ /mft-8200-bl-bike-carrier-multi-family-cargo2-in-test/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:22:05 +0000 /?p=794 MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2-in test Bicycles can be moved over long distances with different transport systems. Different manufacturers offer the future users among othersroof and rear carrier , on which are placed the wire donkey. Many companies that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of the means of transport, are from ...

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MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2-in test

Rear carrier of MFTBicycles can be moved over long distances with different transport systems. Different manufacturers offer the future users among othersroof and rear carrier , on which are placed the wire donkey. Many companies that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of the means of transport, are from Germany.

Featuring a peaceful Ilshofen-Großallmerspann, which is located in Baden-Württemberg since 1992 resides the MFT GmbH . The company has since its inception with various transport systems made a name. For current range includes among others the8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2 , can be transported up to four bikes.

We have this support through an extensive field test verified. Here, strengths and weaknesses disclosed, which we will discuss in this review. We also reveal whether the purchase of the German carrier worth, who for many years less than 200 euros will cost.

Functional Overview

  • Trailer hitch bike rack
  • 19 kg
  • Load of 80 kg
  • electrical lighting elements

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advantages

  • very robust steel linkage
  • with electric tail lights
  • suitable for higher speeds
  • Quick fasteners for bicycles
  • low air resistance
  • including water level and work gloves

disadvantages

  • massive braces missing
  • relatively high weight

Delivery and packaging

The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier is mainly sold on the Internet. So the transportation option is, for example, via the renowned shipping giant Amazon sold which has taken back the product in its range. With a purchase over the network, the user saves the transport of the carrier, which is on sale in a heavy cardboard.

We ordered our MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier also on the Internet . It took a few daysuntil we, the support was passed.

The supplier gave a package that exactly 24 kg is heavy. The robust box is the support which reaches the consumer in many items, well protected from bumps and shocks. Other packaging materials can be found in the box. The manufacturer uses locking bags, made of solid sheet. For example, the metal screws that were made of stainless steel, perfectly protected.The delivery is also a guide at. Here is the first requisite is mounting the support declared. The detailed instructions explain each handle. The construction of the necessary tools , the delivery includes also. The manufacturer has even on work gloves thought that are also found in the box. Thus the carrier may be very well assembled. We needed about 30 minutes to build the transport system and to be attached to our test vehicles.

The carrier at a glance

The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2 largely consists of solid steel.

On the use of aluminum , the manufacturer has omitted. Therefore, this means of transport is slightly heavier than other carriers, which are manufactured by the competition.

So was the BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier Thule, which we also tested, from the much lighter material manufactured. In terms of weight, the carrier of MFT must therefore beaten many competitors’ products.For the bike rack scores by particularly good processing . All components have been provided with a coating. By galvanicRear carrier with license plateZinc is produced a layer which protects the metal optimal. So there is little risk ofcorrosion . In particular, the thick-walled tubes that carry the bikes, make a very respectable impression.Positive also the anti-theft device , be protected by the carrier and bicycles.

The remaining construction works also well made.The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier Multi-Family cargo2 also has practical lights , be informed by the other drivers on the driving skills of the user’s intentions. Even if the actual lamps of the car are covered by the wheels, is also when turning or when braking is no danger , because the traffic behind is always knowledgeable.

Because of the solid material from which the carrier have been created, the transport system can with up to 80 kg are loaded. Of this we were able to in a practical test to convince we inform about the results in the next section.

Practical test of the tail boom

The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier is relatively easy on the clutch position of a vehicle. Thereafter, the system is so backed up with a fix, which is activated via a practical handle that it can not fall off the clutch.The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier has a practical level , which was integrated into the frame. Thus, the design is very easy to align.

Thereafter, the bicycle can already be mounted on the carrier.

The component is attached via large metal brackets that enclose very firmly the wheel.

There is a at the ends of the staples soft plastic protection . Thus there is no danger that the frame of the wheels rear carrier with bikesfrom being damaged during transportation.More wheel holders and lashing straps ensure that the wheels are very firmly fixed, when they are mounted on the transport. Thanks to the quick closures which can be fixed in seconds are, the wheels in a short time can be secured so that they even at high speeds are not covered by the transport.

During our practical tests we fixed several bikes that we followed over many kilometers moving. We were able to determine that different bikes can very securely attached to the transport opportunity. We could even fix an electric bicycle.

Here, however, we found that the requisite thicker parentheses is not inclusive belong.

You have the brackets but also as an accessory. Therefore, can the small shortcoming get over.With our trips, the wheels were always safely on the carrier. Speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hourcan be achieved easily. Due to the low air resistance , the additional luggage little impact on the vehicle.On hilly terrain makes the MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier a particularly good figure. Even with steep descents the bike are very safe on the transport.

Massive transport Bicycles

The MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier can convince in many ways. The only minor drawback is the lack of brackets that allow mountain bikes and other bikes can be fixed, which have a particularly thick frame.Otherwise the support of MFT can also score points in all test categories . It convinces not only by thebeautiful design , but also by a good processing of the metal.

The manufacturer uses massive steel .

The result is an extremely robust design , can be fixed very securely by the bicycles.

Use the spirit level allows the transport opportunity attach very closely on the clutch. The bikes can be securely fixed on the carrier. For these reasons we can to the MFT 8200 / BL bike carrier thoroughly recommended.Heck Carriers now on Amazon!

test result

security
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

6th place

Summary: The MFT rear carrier can score with the extensive accessories and the extremely robust construction.

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Menabo Logic 3 was awarded the 3rd place in our test 2016 /menabo-logic-3-was-awarded-the-3rd-place-in-our-test-2016/ /menabo-logic-3-was-awarded-the-3rd-place-in-our-test-2016/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:21:50 +0000 /?p=785 Menabo 927 828 rear carrier Logic3   As always, the product is touted by its manufacturer high here, so you as a buyer no longer really know what you’re the seller can now believe and what not. Comfort, safety and great quality, these are the standard — promises that you get to hear from a ...

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Menabo 927 828 rear carrier Logic3

 

Menabo HecktägerAs always, the product is touted by its manufacturer high here, so you as a buyer no longer really know what you’re the seller can now believe and what not. Comfort, safety and great quality, these are the standard — promises that you get to hear from a manufacturer.

Whether Menabo his promise and now also can really hold and to what extent the information is correct, we have in our tests found for you.

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Functional Overview

  • up to 3 bikes
  • Weight: 14 kg
  • 3 single Radhalterschinen

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advantages

  • easily collapsible
  • Assembly within one hour
  • concealed neither registration plate nor taillights
  • Accepts all types of wheels and wheel frame to
  • thick foam padding

disadvantages

  • not be folded
  • not very high in the processing

The data for Menabo Logic3

The manufacturer promises that the bike rack up to 3 wheels simultaneously can be transported easily.Especially for a family outing that would be a great advantage if you only need a bike rack to three wheels to simultaneously take with you on holiday.

In addition, the Logic3 should simply close together his idea where to save a lot of space.

The wheel carrier branded Menabo was — according to the manufacturer — approved by TÜV / GS.

Attention is drawn to the ease of installation of the wheels on the support. Where is again specially noted that the three wheels in three separate tracks are provided to prevent damage to the wheels with each other.

Also stated by the manufacturer that the carrier feather is what additionally should be a bonus in terms of comfort. In addition, the car itself is also again a little less burdened, as though the carrier is in addition to the wheels still very difficult.

The assembly tool required is supplied.

 

 

 

By high density foam sheathing at the wheel should be paid in addition to the protection of the body in order to avoid possible damage from the road.

It should be noted that the Menabo Logis3 has a tested brand quality.

It is also important that the bike carrier is not suitable for cars with spoilers is!

The tools that are required for fixing the carrier to the car are to be included. Thus, the buyer himself should not have to worry about the Get the right materials for installation, making it equal to the first point of comfort with this product.

The manufacturer guarantees that the tail lights and the license plate of the car are not covered by the rear carrier branded Menabo.

Simple one-click to make the assembly and disassembly of the car a breeze and thus save the customer a lot of time and nerves.

In addition, the manufacturer promises a within seconds loaded and unloaded the bikes.

Whether the product can keep what was promised by the manufacturer, we will now find out in our review.

The Menabo Logic3 practical test

When unpacking the bike carrier that is immediately struck us that the design simply is.

However, the car accessory acts on the first look a little unstable and agile.

As promised by the manufacturer, the entire tool is required for installation, included in the package and also works flawlessly. This one has not even worry about the procurement of the tool, if you get his bike rack.

With a little technical skill of the carrier is then mounted within an hour on the vehicle and can be loaded.For mounting, however, it should be for two or damaging his car, since it is almost impossible to adjust the Menabo Logic3 properly without assistance.

In addition, the «thick foam padding» is, as promised by the manufacturer, is not sufficient to ensure a 100-percentage body protection. The best way to protect the body or with other pieces of leather or thick fabric pieces.

should to protect the body sufficient additional leather parts or pieces of cloth to be placed under the vehicle.

The support is contrary to our expectations stable and can withstand even higher speeds — for example on the highway — and also irregularities in the road stand.

A drawback there that the boot lid can only be opened if there are no bicycles are on the rear carrier, since it does not — like many other models — one break-away — has mechanism to allow the free access to the trunk lid.

For bicycles of different types one must be careful when loading the bike that is best mounted first and in which the carrier rail to a long rumhantieren to avoid the last wheel. We find that the manufacturer would have something better here can come up to the comfort — increasing factor even further, because you do not really feel like that one still makes itself before the holiday or vacation time thinking how on the wheels best installed to the knuckle of Menabo.

The bicycle carrier is indeed with its 14 kg not really difficult, but one imagines the «Lightweight» something else. Although it is for a woman or someone who is not a Hercules, possible to move the carrier, however, there is point deduction, because the manufacturer has promised here definitely too much.

Menabo 927,828Quite the contrary, the Logic3 really can but fold easily. The bike rack This way you can achieve a minimum size from the original, which makes it one is simple and easy to carry without him having to assemble on the tow bar before. In addition, he can be when you do not even need it — such as in winter, easy in the garage or somewhere accommodate in the house without a large loss of space to have recorded.

The optimal positioning and shape of the tail boom no visibility is obscured on the license plate or the tail lights of the car. Care is taken by the manufacturer in particular on the safety of persons.The view from the car is not significantly restricted.

Another plus earned the wheel carrier by the fact that it only needs to be adjusted once to the car and this setting — if it has not changed — is retained by the carrier.

Our conclusion:

The bicycle carrier Menabo Logic3 provides for its reasonable price at a sufficient power. Of course, you should think carefully before buying to what you value sets to get from this accessory no disappointment at his wheel.

In many ways, the carrier is a great thing to his action — to enjoy holidays by bike to the fullest. However, one should also its weaknesses — such as the obstruction of the trunk lid by the bikes — be aware.

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Price-performance

2nd place

Summary: This bike rack is completely for its price in order.

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Thule BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier in test

Thule bike carrier BackPac 973Those who want to transport bicycles to the vehicle, requires a suitable support on which the bikes are fixed.Such portable systems are produced by different companies. A producer of bicycle carriers is the renowned company Thule , which was founded in 1942 in Sweden.The Scandinavian company has been able to make in the past with high-quality transport systems a good name.

To the current range of Thule includes not only roof boxes and rails , but also different bike carriers , with which several bikes can be transported. The company currently sells from Sweden among other BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier which is to be suitable for the safe transportation of bicycles.

We have the support of Thule by an extensive test to check. We discovered many strengths and few weaknesses, which we explain with this review. We also reveal whether the purchase of the Scandinavian transport system worth, which is currently around 200 euros is expensive.

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Functional Overview

  • vehicle-specific adapter
  • Weight: 14 kg
  • 60 kg payload
  • electrical lighting elements

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advantages

  • very robust steel linkage
  • with electric tail lights
  • high quality
  • Quick fasteners for bicycles
  • low air resistance
  • very quiet

disadvantages

  • suitable for E-Bikes
  • 2 people required for assembly
  • any additional kit necessary

Delivery and packaging

In the past century, the Thule products mainly via the were local retailers sold. In range of hardware stores and auto dealers can be found up to now, the products of specialists from Scandinavia. The products of Thule are now also on the Internet sold. So renowned is online retailer Amazon received many porters in its range.

We ordered our BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier also on the Internet. So we saved ourselves the transport of heavy product which in a 15 kg is sold heavy packaging to the consumer.

The safe packaging protects from knocks and shocks. Thus, there is no fear that the transport system for the bicycle will be damaged before delivery.Inside the package there are many individual components , which are also packed safely. Supplied with different nuts and bolts. In the package there are other fasteners. Here you will find the future users, auser guide , the assembly discussed the bicycle rack.

Manual and InstallationTailgate carrier side view

The operations manual , which is located in the envelope, clarifies, through commissioning of the transport system. At sixteen pages not only the first assembly will be explained.Here are also important safety . There is, for example, explained with what speed the car can be moved if it is transported bicycles.

Large graphics illustrate each handle, which is required for installation. We needed about 60 minutes until we had put together the carrier.

We have found that the system of Thule best of two people should be mounted. A single person can not make up the bicycle carrier.

After assembling the individual components of the carrier may be attached to the corresponding vehicle.However, the user needs an additional kit, which fits to the automobile. Thule offers the correspondingconnectors on through its website. With the right kit can almost any vehicle are connected to the bike rack.

Thule offers, among other connectors for station wagons from Volkswagen, Volvo and Opel . All other known car are also supported. Thus, the carrier is very easy to connect to the appropriate vehicle.

The bicycle carrier in a general overview

The BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier consists largely of solid steel , which ensures the necessary support. The massive metal was light compounds from aluminum combined, on which up to two bicycles can be placed. All metal compounds are well made. There is a protective plastic on the ends.

Thus, there is no danger that the metal for scratch makes on the vehicle, when it gets to the body when attaching.

On the carrier can two bicycles to be attached. With other components, which the manufacturer, can even up to four wire donkeys are fixed to the carrier. The scope of the treadmills but should not be higher than 70 centimeters, so that they actually fit the 1.02 meter high metal structure, which was mostly painted black. Who an electric bike would transport, should look for another carrier. The 14-kilogram BackPac 973 Tailgate support can unfortunately only conventional bicycles record.

The BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier is fitted to the vehicle, that neither the taillights nor the license plate are covered. Therefore, the carrier is also the German TÜV certificate been and approved for road traffic in the Federal Republic. With the right kit, the system can attach to many station wagons. We tested the support at different test vehicles . It was revealed that the number plate and the rear lights are not obscured by the carrier. All other results see the next section.

Practical test of the tail boom

After mounting the carrier is easily connected to the vehicle. The appropriate kit which must be purchased separately, provides the necessary support of the transport system. There is no danger that the automobile is damaged by the carrier. With two people , the transportation facility is very easy to install on each vehicle.

Thereafter, the support can be fitted with the treadmills that wants to transport the user. In our practical test showed that the wheels can be fixed very safe.

The support of Thule has practical quick release through which the bicycles are secured.

There is no danger that the bicycle of the Transport opportunity fall when the vehicle in high speed is moved.Thule BackPac in the assembled stateBecause the carrier is at the rear of the car, caused hardly any noise . At full speed the transport system therefore remains very quiet. The driver is the carrier hardly notice when he moved the car. Of which we saw evidence during our practical tests. We moved the support for many kilometers. We were the bikes transported very safe.

Next, the support can be dismounted as needed. It can befolded . Then the system will find even in the trunk space.Who on the dismantling waived, still reach the trunk.

The tailgate can be opened even when the carrier is mounted on the vehicle.

Practical holder for many bikes

The BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier Thule can in our test fully convince . He scores with good workmanship. The required initial installation can be performed by two people within one hour. All handles are through the manual explains, included in the delivery. Thus, the transport system is built quickly.

For attachment to the vehicle, however, is a further kit is required, which includes the corresponding compounds.

Then the Scandinavian carrier can very securely attached to the automobile. Practical rubber endsreduce the risk that the paint of the vehicle is damaged. The safe quick release almost all Fährräder can be transported. With the appropriate adapters even be able to move up to four bikes.Therefore, we can support almost entirely fully recommend . However, the user needs the appropriate kit to connect the transportation system with his bike. However, this is the only drawback that we could find. Otherwise the BackPac convinced 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier by good workmanship, attractive design and its high functionality.

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Price-performance

1st place

Summary: Unless a helping hand is available for the installation are available, this rear carrier absolutely recommendable.

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Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke /eufab-11514-coupling-support-luke/ /eufab-11514-coupling-support-luke/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:21:16 +0000 /?p=778 Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke in Test Those who want to transport bicycles, which often do not fit in the trunk, over long distances, requires the right support which is simply attached to the vehicle. Different manufacturers produce thesetransport systems , with which the bike can be moved. A company that provides support, is the ...

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Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke in Test

Rear carrier of EUFABThose who want to transport bicycles, which often do not fit in the trunk, over long distances, requires the right support which is simply attached to the vehicle. Different manufacturers produce thesetransport systems , with which the bike can be moved. A company that provides support, is the EAL GmbH , which already has more than 20 yearsthere.

To the current range of the GmbH, which specializes in the manufacture of transport systems, including the support of the brand Eufab . The bicycle carrier can be easily at the rear of the automobilemounted, in which they in the commercial trailer coupling are installed. In this way, the will Eufab 11514 clutch carrier hatch connected to the vehicle.

We have the cheapest carrier by a detailed test checked. We discovered strengths and weaknesses, which we explain with this review. We also disclose whether the purchase of the transport system is worthwhile.

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Functional Overview

  • Trailer hitch Fahrradtäger
  • Weight: 20 kg
  • 70 kg payload
  • electrical lighting elements

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advantages

  • very robust steel linkage
  • with electric tail lights
  • additional license plate can be attached
  • high quality
  • Quick fasteners for bicycles
  • low air resistance
  • very quiet

disadvantages

  • sharp edges
  • assembly required

Delivery and packaging

The Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke is in a massive box delivered when the user on the Internet will be ordered. The wrapper provides the necessary protection . So there is little risk that the transport system is damaged to the consumer before delivery.

The durable casing, in which our Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke was, we receivedno damage.

mounted EUFAB rear carrier at BMWSo we could start directly with the test. We first examined the components that were in the box. This is initially 25 kgheavy. By the removal of the metal parts which must be assembled by the user, the weight is gradually reduced.

The structure of the transport system in a manualexplains that is also in the box. The manual describes theassembly in German and French. Additional graphics facilitate assembly of the carrier. All required handles are written exactly. So the assembly is carried out very quickly. We needed about 20 minutes to the transport system of EAL GmbH was mounted.

However, other models require no assembly.

So is Westfalia 350030600001 hitch carrier , which we also tested, installed during manufacture. The user only has to fix on the coupling of the automobile ours.

The transport system in the overview

The 1.14 meter wide support consists largely of steel , which was well finished. Other parts were fromplastic manufactured. So are located on the front of the construction, the lights and an area to which thelicense plate can be attached. These parts, as well as some mounts are made completely out of the artificial sweetener, which was, however, also be processed appropriately.

The operation of the lamps energy they need the Eufab 11514 clutch carrier hatch of the vehicle to which it is connected. The carrier has a practical combi-connector that fits on almost any commercial connection.

Thus, the transport system, energy from either the new 13-pin or a traditional 7-pin connector refer.

Hecktäger mounted on carThe 85 centimeter deep model of EAL GmbH offers up to four bikes Place. These are practical quick release fixes that provide great safety. The support may also be secured against theft. Finally, the transport system, which is 65 centimeters high has, a protection mechanism. Then there is no danger that the metal construction is stolen.

The bikes are easy on the provided frame holder fixed.Additional tension belts provide additional safety . So there is little danger that the beloved bikes are thrown from the vehicle at full speed. Of this we could by apractical test to convince, which we explain in the next section.

 

Practical test of the support

After the first installation, we connected the Eufab 11514 clutch carrier hatch with the couplings ofvarious test vehicles . We found that the transport system with all major automobile can be combined, which were available to us. Then we tested the weight. We have seen that the carrier 20 kilograms is difficult.

After this test, we tested also whether the bikes are really fixed. We discovered that the bike sit very safe.

However Something danger by some sharp elements . The extremely stable edge stand should with caution be treated. They are so sharp that the user can hurt.

When the owner of the support is however aware of this danger, there is hardly any risk that the sharp metal cuts in the skin.We transported the bikes over many kilometers . We drove on highways, country roads and dirt roads.We found that the Luke manufactured by EUFAB rear carrierblank carriers use very well. The wheels are very safe when they are fixed with the tensioning straps. With more than 70 kg of the support, however, should not be charged.

All wheels can even at high speeds are very safe moves.Due to the low air resistance of this popular support, the transport system is only a slight effect on the vehicle. It also remains relatively quiet . If required, the carrier can be folded with a simple grip. Then even that is boot through.

Robust support for many wheels

The Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke is a robust model, with up to four bikes over many kilometers are transportable. The carrier is characterized by a good workmanship from. Because steel was used it was somewhat heavier than other models, which are made of aluminum.

The simple construction of the carrier is carried out rapidly. Thereafter, the transport system can be used directly. However, there are some sharp edges that increase the risk of injury. Who this danger is aware will hardly cut. So even four bicycles can be fixed very easily. Therefore we can Eufab 11514 Coupling support Luke thoroughly recommended.

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safety
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

5th place

Summary: Solid model, which is suitable due to its large capacity of up to 4 bikes for families.

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Menabo Race III rear carrier with transport box in Test

Rear carrier of MenaboThose who want to transport bicycles safely, requires the appropriate carrier, which is attached to the automobile. Such transport systems are mounted either on the roof or at the rear of the vehicle. Often one is towbar used by the carrier can be fixed to the rear. Such transport for bicycles are produced by different manufacturers.

A company that manufactures the practical holders for bikes, comes from Italy. There produce the skilled workers of the renowned company Menabo , founded several decades ago, the current range. For large facilities include bicycle carriers and transport boxes which are mostly to purchase additionally. However, the manufacturer also offers complete systems consisting of a carrier and a matching box.

Currently Menabo stores such his Race III rear carrier , which is supplied with a practical transport. So not only bicycles, but also luggage or other objects with the transport system can be moved. We have the model of Menabo extensively tested . Here, much strengths and few weaknesses, which we with this disclosed review enlighten.

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Functional Overview

  • Trailer hitch Fahrradtäger
  • Weight: 8 kg
  • 30 kg payload
  • electrical lighting elements

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advantages

  • spacious transport included
  • with electric tail lights
  • Space for additional license plate
  • high quality
  • TÜV tested

disadvantages

  • aufwenige assembly
  • not suitable for couplings of aluminum

The products of the Italian producers Menabo are also sold over the Internet. Many renowned online stores have received the support of Italy in their range. Different traders use the auction platforms on the network in order to sell the transport opportunities to the consumer.

We ordered our support, we then tested extensively, also on the Internet. So we saved ourselves the transport of the product, which is supplied in a sturdy box.

By robust enclosure are all components that are included, well protected against damage.In the box you will find all the parts that must first be assembled by the user. Here are also the parts of which the box is made, which can be fixed to the carrier. The relatively complicated assembly is through the manual explains, also located III rear carrier in the packaging of Menabo Race.

 

Manual and Installation

The detailed instructions that accompany the delivery, explain all handles that the Assembly needed the support. Here you will find large-scale graphics , by the assembly of the transport system is visualized.

With the help of instructions for the assembly of the carrier can be carried out in a few hours.

Menabo manufacturer for railing and roof rackWe stopped the time to test how many hours to build the Menabo Race III tail boom are required. After about 180 minutes , all parts were installed in the right place. The handles were required to learn quickly. Thus the carrier may even by a lay person to be installed, which has not yet been worked with such a transport system. After a few hours the carrier shines for bicycles in full splendor.

Within this context, which make high quality taillights noticeable, located at the carrier. They are easily connected to the appropriate input. The manufacturer equips his vehicle not only with the conventional connector, but also with an adapter from. With the seven-pole element can support are also associated with older inputs. If the plug is connected to the input, allows the carrier to use for the first time.

The bicycle carrier at a glance

The Menabo Race III rear carrier consists largely of metal, which has been well made. Many components are made of lightweight aluminum . The parts which are particularly loaded were even of steel made.On carrier to visit some parts that were made of plastic. So there is the bar, where there are the taillights, made of this light material.

Therefore, can also be the carrier of Menabo by a single person moving very well.

At the end of the carrier, there are not only the lights but also space for a number plate , which in some models by the bicycles and the Menabo crateobscured transport system. Other bicycle carrier, which we also tested are mounted so that license plate is always visible. When BackPac 973 Tailgate bicycle carrier the lights So always remain to be seen. That is certainly the reason why Menabo his model with additional lamps that the TÜVhas provided have been verified, and space for a license plate.

In practical rails that are located on the support, the wheels may be fixed very safely be. The Menabo Race III rear carrier which 1.20 meters wide is may, with three bikes out are fitted, which are very safe to fix. The framework provides the necessary attitude status. The bikes should be coherent with the tensioning straps are secured, which are located on the carrier. Then there is no danger that the wheels fall from the transport opportunity. We have checked the carrier with and without box in the practice. All results in the next section.

The support in the practical test

Who wants to move no bicycles, but luggage, use the supplied crate on a volume of 330 liters has. The manufacturer equips his Race III carrier with Boxxy transport box from. With this box, which is secured with simple U-bolts, can not exceeding 30 kg are transported.

We fixed the Menabo Race III rear-carriers at various test vehicles , we moved the debate over long distances. It was found that the carrier fits firmly each trailer coupling.

We found, however, that the transportation system not for couplings made of aluminum is suitable.

Otherwise, the carrier can use but good. The bicycles and the box can be fixed very safe. The taillights , which are approved for the road, worked always reliable. Even at high speeds to make the rear building, which is located on the vehicle, hardly noticeable. The construction which is 47 centimeters long, only generates a low air resistance . The resulting noise can be heard inside the car barely.

The box also could be good use. They can be lowered if necessary. Thus, the user can reach the trunk well . In addition, the box can be much easier to fill than other systems that are located on the roof. The optimal height the baggage is very easy to reach.

Complete system for bicycles and luggage

Menabo tail boom and transport boxWho wants to carry not only bicycles, but also luggage, often requires multiple carriers and matching boxes. The Menabo Race III rear-carriers must not use this often very expensive accessories are fitted. Finally, the Boxxy-box in which a lot of luggage can be moved to fix them.

The assembly of the support, however, requires some time. It may take several hours until the transport system for the first time can be connected to the vehicle. For couplings made of aluminum, the support is however not suitable. For additional luminaires provide great safety.

The Menabo Race III rear carrier can also by good processing points. So either three bicycles or can up to 30 kg of luggage to be transported very safe. For these reasons we can Menabo Race III rear carrierthoroughly recommended.

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safety
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

4th Place

Summary: The highlight of this robust bike carrier is the spacious luggage box, which is included.

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Westfalia 350030600001 Towing vehicle in test

Rear carrier system from the German manufacturer WestfaliaWith a practical bike carrier wire donkey can be safely transported over long distances. Ideal for holidays or weekend excursion, be used in the bikes. Such carriers are often mounted on the roof or at the rear of the automobile. The rear carrierusually require only a commercial trailer couplingon which the transport is to be suspended.

Such rear carrier are produced by many different companies. In Germany, among others, support the renowned are manufacturer Westfalia offered that has included many transport systems to its range. Currently Westfalia offers among other things his350030600001 hitch carrier on which at least two wheels can be accommodated. The module can alsowith a box can be fitted. So can also move luggage to the carrier.

The 350030600001 Towing carrier Westfalia is manufactured in Germany. We have checked the transportation facility extensively. Here, many disclosed advantages . But we also discovered somedrawbacks , which we with this review enlighten. We also reveal whether the purchase of the carrier pays.

Delivery and packaging
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Functional Overview

  • Trailer hitch bike rack
  • Weight: 17.5 kg
  • 60 kg payload
  • electrical lighting elements

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advantages

  • pre-assembled
  • fast mounting and dismantling
  • including theft
  • can be folded stow away
  • Secure and firm grip

disadvantages

  • hardly Accessories

The Westfalia 350030600001 hitch carrier is in a sturdy cardboard box delivered to the user when he acquires the transport system on the Internet. Many dealers who have specialized in the distribution of such systems, provide support on the known online stores at. Thus, the future users not only save in the price . Finally, the transport of bicycles is easily delivered to your home.

We ordered our 350030600001 Towing vehicle that we tested in the terminal, also a well-known online store.

It took a few days until this transport system was passed. It is not only through the sturdy carton , but also by rear carrier with bikesfurther packaging material protected. Stable Styrofoam encloses the bicycle carrier. Thus, there is no great danger that the carrier is damaged during delivery.Inside the boxes there is the transport system , which is already completely assembled is. The subsequent use of the bearer is a detailed guide explains that accompanies the product also. There is also described how the bicycle carrier secured against theft can be. After the brief reading of comprehensible instructions, the transport system can be taken directly out of the box, which at this very moment 23 kg is heavy. Thereafter, the system is easily fitted to the clutch of the vehicle.

It pass a few minutes , then the carrier with bikes or a box can be fitted. The installation, which is required in other racks, eliminated completely.

Here the support of Westfalia is superior to many products, which are manufactured by the competition.For comparison: The equally we tested Menabo Race III rear carrier must be assembled first. Here take up to three hours to the support of Menabo can be used. The users of the transport system of Westfalia spares these artisanal troubles. Thus, the carrier may save a lot of points in this test category.The easy installation on the example of the previous model shows this info Video:

The roof railing at a glance

The Westfalia 350030600001 hitch carrier was made of metal and plastic made, which was well finished.The elements, which are particularly exposed to high loads, are made of metal. Other components were created from sturdy plastic. The carrier has two major tracks. There, the bicycle carrier can be fastened.

At the end of the massive construction, there are light-emitting elements , the security increase. The The Westfalia 350030600001 Towing carrier has its own lights, brakes and turn signals.

The energy required relates to the carrier via the terminal, which is adjacent to the clutch of the vehicle.

rear carrierThe carrier may even three bicycles transport, if it is equipped with an additional rail, the manufacturer offers.The carrying system can also with a practical case be fitted, which is also offered by Westfalia. So also luggage and other items can be very safe moves.

Can be found at the construction massive gripper , with which boxes and bicycles can be mounted very securely.The bikes are in gutters, which can be moved by the user.Thus, for very small bike safely fix. Larger bicycles can also be transported easily. On the Westfalia 350030600001 Towing carrier fit even electric wheels because the suspension system over a wide wheelbase offers. All wire donkey can with extra flaps are fixed, which are located at the troughs.

Practical test of the roof bar

The little more than 20 kg heavy construction of Westfalia has an extremely well thought out. So it has apractical mechanism by which the carrying system can be folded. If required, the support of up to 90 degrees turn. So almost all luggage compartments of vehicles can be achieved. We tested the support of different automobiles. We have found that the trunk is always easy to reach without disassembly being necessary.

The Westfalia 350030600001 hitch carrier is so light that it already by a single personcan be placed on the clutch.

There is little danger that the vehicle will be damaged by the placement. Thereafter, the bicycle can easily be placed on the vehicle. In a few minutes the bikes are fixed. Then, the carrier can also be used to fix the wheel over long distances.However, many users are their Westfalia 350030600001 Towing modes do not need. Since it is particularly convenient that the transport system on most small dimensions can be folded. The carrier is then only 58 centimeters wide, 22 centimeters high and 69 centimeters long. The system fits into many trunks. It can be quite fundamentally very space-saving stowed.

Another advantage is the well-functioning security. If necessary, the carrier can be firmly fixed by means of a lock that a theft almost impossible is. Finally, the transport system is so firmly attached to the trailer hitch that it can not be removed. Bicycles can also by a theft system to back up. So there is much less risk of the beloved bike is stolen when the vehicle is stationary.

Mounted model for bicycles and luggage

The Westfalia 350030600001 hitch mounted carrier is already in the German manufacturing plant. Toaccount for the complicated construction , which inbeen mounted rear carrier of Westfalia on carmust be carried out other carriers. The transport system is instead only taken out of the box. Thereafter, the carrier must only on the clutch are set. This allows the model of Westfalia use very quickly.

In everyday use, the carrier Impressed by the safe rails on which up to two bicycles can be fixed. Additional fixtures make another stop.

Even more security is created by the rear lamps , will be informed by the other road users constantly on the vehicle, which was equipped with the support of Westfalia.

After use can be the carrier collapsed to the smallest extent. It consumes only a limited space. For these reasons we can Westfalia 350030600001 Towing support wholeheartedly recommend. It is especiallyfor beginners suitable who want to avoid the installation. Additional boxes in which baggage can be transported, but are not inclusive , but must be purchased separately.

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test result

safety
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

3rd place

Summary: This Westfalia cycle carrier is ideal for beginners thanks to the simple installation.

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Thule 940000: 2nd place in the rear carrier test /thule-940000-2nd-place-in-the-rear-carrier-test/ /thule-940000-2nd-place-in-the-rear-carrier-test/#respond Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:19:51 +0000 /?p=768 Thule 940000 rear carrier Euro Ride 940   Who is a cycling enthusiast and wants to take his vehicle with the holidays, which should of course also the possibility for the safe transport of his bicycle have. Here, the quality, the processing and also the comfort of the bicycle rack plays a very important role. ...

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Thule 940000 rear carrier Euro Ride 940

 

Thule 940000Who is a cycling enthusiast and wants to take his vehicle with the holidays, which should of course also the possibility for the safe transport of his bicycle have. Here, the quality, the processing and also the comfort of the bicycle rack plays a very important role. Whether the manufacturer Thule in this test can score again read in our comprehensive practical test (below).

So much first: The rear carrier is 940000 with its functions in our test just behind our winner, the Thule 922,000th

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Functional Overview

  • Trailer hitch Fahrradtägre
  • Weight: 16.7 kg
  • 36 kg payload
  • lockable clamping nut

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advantages

  • Quick Grip mounting
  • practical folding mechanism
  • Fahrädabstände adjustable
  • suitable for all frame and bicycle types
  • Secure and firm grip

disadvantages

  • no

 

The data for Thule 940000 rear carrier

The Thule wheel carrier is designed to provide easy and comfortable space for two bicycles, which can be mounted on the carrier readily.

thule 9400The payload of the car accessories is 36 kg and must be mounted on the tow bar of the car. So if notrailer coupling is having from the outset the wrong product.

With the new quick-fixing handle the manufacturer assures the buyers a simple and comfortable installing the wheel carrier, bringing the buyer should perhaps save time and hassle.With a few simple steps the product is to be mounted on the car of the enthusiastic cyclist, so the holiday can begin quickly and hassle free.

The folding mechanism of the bicycle rack with the simple movement, the manufacturer promises a flawless access to the trunk of the car — even this concession to help the buyer when relaxed loaded the car for the holiday.

the carrier is also supposed to completely and safely locked. The wheels are in this case secured to the wheel carrier, so that the wheels can not be simply shut stolen. The bicycle carrier itself is secured to the clutch of the vehicle so that the Thule 940000 can not be together with wheels stolen from the car.

Using the new adjustable holder rim but gentler on the bike — — protection be given and the wheel holders soft straps to an additional. The wheel is again more stable attached to the rear carrier so that the sports equipment not easily gets into wobbling or even falls from wheel down.

By — guaranteed by the manufacturer — sturdy frame holder for frame size 22mm — 70mm more protection and more stability to be brought into the transport of the wheel, so a proper and accident-free driving to enable the goal.

In addition, the manufacturer promises — like all — a fair price — / performance ratio that the buyer should be convinced of the brand Thule.

Whether all these allegations to take real and can really convince us of Thule bike carrier, is visible in our following test.

The Thule 940000 rear carrier in the practical test

The bicycle carrier of the brand Thule is compact and stable. The design of this car accessory is easy and simple and fits optically certainly a chiceres car.

When unpacking the knuckle we immediately notice that the individual parts of the support very well made , and can only hope for a long life of the product.

As promised by the manufacturer, the bike carrier is easy to mount on the vehicle and installed in a few steps to the towbar. Thus it is also for lay people who do not have much with engineering and installation at the hat and also are not very good at it, the perfect rear-carriers. The lightweight construction of the tail boom can already more so looking forward to the upcoming holiday and does not have to coincide with the newly acquired Thule — herumärgern product. This saves time and nerves of the holidaymaker.
The installation of the wheels on the rear carrier is somewhat more complex than in the assembly of the bicycle rack itself. Since the conditions of the tires are very small in size, they have moved differently depending on wheel size are the wheels to be positioned properly. This unfortunately unnecessarily more time wasted than is actually necessary. However, other bicycle carrier does not even offer a possibility to extend the rails to the desired size, thus this additional expense is to be regarded as not all about big shortcoming.

It is very difficult to a mountain bike with a second wheel — no matter what it is — easily mounted on the support of Thule. Since the Euro Ride 940 bit too narrow constructed has been, a mountain bike can be fixed only by means of additional belts and cords with a second wheel on the carrier. But that does not comply with the security that should be provided otherwise and is connected to an unnecessary amount of effort.

All other wheels — such as two road bikes, two women’s or men’s bikes or mixed (a road bike and a ladies / gents) — provide for the wheel carrier not pose an additional problem here it works as promised by the manufacturer, very good..

In addition, the cables of the carrier will depend a bit toward the ground, and so give a little sloppy impression. This penalty can be solved with the help of a couple of cable ties but easy.

A truly great aspect of the Thule carrier is that the — the manufacturer assured folding mechanism — also works really properly. As a result, even after loading the knuckle easy and simple luggage capacity can be achieved and opened that a troublesome and complicated further loading of the boot prevented.Especially here, the Thule 940000 snag some Rating in our test.

The fact that the Thule bike carrier can be folded to a minimum of its original size, it can also easily be transported without thule 94000being mounted on the carriage.In addition, then you can accessories simple and very space-saving manner somewhere — for example in the garage — store when you do not even need it, without obstructing their way to other devices.

In addition, a sufficient number and long cable when vehicles are available to ease the lighting of the Thule — to bring the product in transition without long thought to have, how to do it to connect the car with the lights through the cable.

Another not necessarily satisfactory point is the backup that is touted by the manufacturer that way. The easy-to-small fuses could — if all goes well — might prevent a child from stealing the wheels from the bike rack. In addition, the security, which should secure the tail boom to the carriage, is not well maintained, so there is no real protection is given.

The safety lock is rather poor, it should reflect an additional fuse attached.

Our conclusion:

The Thule 940000 rear carrier really holds broadly what it promises and is also of ladies assembled easy and hassle free and used.

In addition, the carrier keeps the wheels firmly in control, to be so without fear, simple — almost — can drive just as you would do it without rear carrier.

Also the price — / performance ratio as promised by the manufacturer and thus the bicycle rack 940000 comes with us at # 2 .

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test result

safety
carrier assembly
bicycle assembly
Price-performance

2nd place

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