Owen wrote:
Thanks Peter, and you were correct, roof racks were a separate item,
(just read what I wanted to read)

Adding that brought the total cost to $260, so for the one or two
times I could have used it, I will keep my money and semi disassemble
the bike to stick in the back of the Barina.

Problem with roof racks for bikes is forgetting about them and the odd low
underpass, or your own garage...

Seen it.

O.

Owen

On Oct 28, 8:19 am, " wrote:
Hi Owen,

this seems pretty cheap for a ROLA. Is it just the racks, or the racks
plus the bike carrier, or just the bike carrier? The advantage of the
Swedish system is that you don't have to take off the front wheel and
then find somewhere to stash it. I'm pretty sure ROLA also sell a rack
attachment that holds just the front wheel, so you can stash
everything on the rack.

The towbar attachment is an option, but will obviously obstruct rear
vision when in use.

Any system will work, it depends on what you want. ROLA is definitely
a good brand, and at that price, it'd be hard to beat.

Hope that helps,

Peter

On Oct 27, 5:16 pm, Owen wrote:



I have a repco flyer advertising ROLA roof racks, $95. The picture
shows the front fork clipped to the rack via the quick release system

An associate has some Sweedish made racks that cost him $500. He can
carry bikes without taking off the front wheel. Just strap the rims to
the rack.

Any comment on the ROLA ? Being $400 cheaper than the swedish sort, or
getting a tow bar+bike rack, I thought I would give it a try.

TIA

Owen