Splodgie
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- MG4 Trophy LR
ill be sorting this out before a trip im doing at easter
Thule have come back - Its not tested on the 4 as of yet - So cant recommend use .. BLAH .. I'll see if there are any local Thule suppliers that are willing to test a fitment - just like my local Halfords did last night (so thumbs up to them for helping) - but as expected a solo 1 was never going to fit ..So contenders if the Solo 1 doesnt over fit the rear light bar
Thule Outway Platform
RockBros Suction Bike rack Car Roof ....
Hi, just wondering if you’ve had any issues with the side straps slipping? I’ve just been into a Halfords store and they’re not confident on them staying in place.ill have a go tomorrow morning and take a pic
The Saris Bones 3 can be mounted with the upper straps above the rear spoiler.With the adjustability of the rack i think there may be a way to mount the upper feet above the spoiler and the lower feet on the rear window. what i hadn't anticipated was that when mounted like this the number plate would be so obscured and would probably need an additional plate . This wouldn't be necessary if mounted higher.
Also the rear door can be opened with the rack and bike in place
!! LIKEI finally got around to fitting my internal bike carrying set up and it fits into my trophy nicely.
firstly as in my other cars i have to remove the seat post . not a problem as its a Di2 system and i like to disconnect the battery when travelling longer distances and its in the seat post. I put the boot floor in the lower position and use the mount to anchor the front wheels and you can have it comfortably and securely sited with the rear wheel between the front seats. It doesn't even reach as far as the centre rest.
Ive had no such issues and never heard of it. Although i prefer my bike inside the carHi, just wondering if you’ve had any issues with the side straps slipping? I’ve just been into a Halfords store and they’re not confident on them staying in place.
@MoscardiniFor our recent trip to Centre Parcs, I mounted the Saris Bones on the rear window. Three bikes and no issues at all. It was interesting the drop in battery consumption due to the extra drag, but Centre Parcs have dedicated EV charging points.
No, not as anchor points, more the straps going over them and either putting pressure on and damaging, or rubbing the paint awayIf you're meaning about using the spoilers as anchor points - don't; they don't look robust enough for that sort of function.
Ta - OrderedRoad-Bike Fork Mount 5x100RF Q/R
This is the type of thing i used just google or ebay's` bike fork mount. the one i use had thru axle as standard with inserts for QR. you can fit them left right or centre its a bit of fettling depending on your bike type and size.
The tree bikes were my and my wife’s mountain bikes. Approx 20kg in total. Plus our granddaughter’s 20” wheel Isla bike. Which is approx 3-5 kg.@Moscardini
What type of bikes were you carrying (pictures?) and if possible an approximate weight.
I'm thinking of a boot rack for my e-bike as I've tried it inside the car with the seats folded and the front wheel out of the bike but its a bit awkward due to the weight (approx 25Kg).
My regular non e-bike is still a bit awkward, but less hassle as its half the weight.
Also is your MG4 a Trophy or SR/SE, as I'm wondering about straps on the spoilers.
Cheers
Surfdog, could you possibly take a picture when you next put the bike into the car just so that I can see how you do it. I have an EMTB which fitted my ZS really well.When I was looking at new cars one of my prerequisites was that it could take two adult mountain bikes in rear with seats folded down. The MG4 can do this no problem and I regularly use it for this. So I would only need a bike rack if I was carrying luggage as well or required space for rear seat passengers.
I've removed false floor along with polystyrene surrounding pump and sealant and replaced with plastic boot liner. Loads more space.Surfdog, could you possibly take a picture when you next put the bike into the car just so that I can see how you do it. I have an EMTB which fitted my ZS really well.
Unfortunately, due to a knee injury I have not been out on my bike since last September but I am hoping to get out soon.