Halfords rear cycle carriers- Any good?

Master Skooter · 2 Apr 2009 at 08:06

Was thinking of buy one of these, and wondered if anyone had used one before?

They're on offer atm.

Not after anything flash, as long as it's up to the job and doesn't damage the car.

It's only to transport the family bikes on the back of our Mondeo estate.

Cheers in advance
Scott

beermonster · 2 Apr 2009 at 08:59

I had a halfords one from a friend never used it though, the webbing clamps were weak and the whole thing very poorly constructed, was no way putting my £600 bike on that thing. I would go for something more expensive like Saris Bones carrier.

Rilot · 2 Apr 2009 at 10:52

I have one of these. It's not bad. Wouldn't want to go on a motorway with it though.
It's fine for short trips.

monkey_boy · 2 Apr 2009 at 12:43

I have one, but have only used it once - 380 mile round trip on motorways though.

It was fine for the entire journey which was mostly @90mph and didn't need adjusting or tightening. Once you get the hang of it, it only takes about 5 mins to strap on. I had extra straps but chose not to use them. the down side is that you can't open the boot while it's on there. If you can live with that, you probably don't need anything else.

Master Skooter · 2 Apr 2009 at 19:36

For the money I might try one.

It wouldn't be used for travelling too far.

I need to use the mountain bike that my wife bought me for xmas 2007, I rode it home (from the in-laws) & put it in the shed. It's still in there lol