I have a 708 model with 2 carrier arms. I've discovered that it's not wise to tighten the grips on the bike frames too much. The quality of the threading of the bolt in the arm is not up to par and was worn down after about 10 trips causing the tightening / loosening nut to jam.
‘You will be pushed to fit anything more than a small e-bike onto this. While strong enough, the wheel trays are really too short - hence the offer to sell you extensions for these. Why? Surely the standard design should accommodate standard bikes? Even with the extensions fitted, there is only just enough spread to accommodate my small frame / 27.5 in Cannondale. The extensions are just too weedy, as well as being expensive for a couple of plastic mouldings with no reinforcement. Loading becomes a pain, since the bike always wants to run off at back or front - thus you need two people. The ramp offered as an accessory is poorly designed: with no locking mechanism - just a crude hook that sits in a large slot - it tilts easily to let the bikes slip off as they move up it, and it isn't adequate for fat tyres, being almost the same width - thus too thin to offer any leeway at all - although I was assured when I rang to check that it could readily handle 2.6 tyres. It also skids on the ground when in use, losing alignment with the wheel trays. I bought the carrier as better quality products weren't available. It works for me, but only just. In need of a whole design re-think.’
Honestly, I was afraid to mount my lightweight xc bike on these extensions because they seemed wobbly and felt like they would fall off right in the garage. A very weak solution. 2.6 tyres? I highly doubt it... I returned the trunk and bought Eufab. Similar price range but waaaaay better solution (up to 2,35 tires and 1350mm wheel base)
*I drove 20 hours across state with a **Latest.Bike** on this rack never budged. Highly impressed. Easy install one two go!*
I have a 708 model with 2 carrier arms. I've discovered that it's not wise to tighten the grips on the bike frames too much. The quality of the threading of the bolt in the arm is not up to par and was worn down after about 10 trips causing the tightening / loosening nut to jam.
What about straps with hooks which should be hooked to the boot of the car?
no need
Pour porter un pocket enfant c’est possible ??
helped a lot, thanks!!
Great videoclip. The big bikes seem to be 29inch. You installed them without any extensions? Thanks.
My 28" bike (Riverside 500e) needs extensions.
Depends on the wheel base not wheel size
‘You will be pushed to fit anything more than a small e-bike onto this.
While strong enough, the wheel trays are really too short - hence the offer to sell you extensions for these. Why? Surely the standard design should accommodate standard bikes? Even with the extensions fitted, there is only just enough spread to accommodate my small frame / 27.5 in Cannondale. The extensions are just too weedy, as well as being expensive for a couple of plastic mouldings with no reinforcement. Loading becomes a pain, since the bike always wants to run off at back or front - thus you need two people.
The ramp offered as an accessory is poorly designed: with no locking mechanism - just a crude hook that sits in a large slot - it tilts easily to let the bikes slip off as they move up it, and it isn't adequate for fat tyres, being almost the same width - thus too thin to offer any leeway at all - although I was assured when I rang to check that it could readily handle 2.6 tyres. It also skids on the ground when in use, losing alignment with the wheel trays.
I bought the carrier as better quality products weren't available. It works for me, but only just.
In need of a whole design re-think.’
is one set of extensions included?
@@blebull yes
Honestly, I was afraid to mount my lightweight xc bike on these extensions because they seemed wobbly and felt like they would fall off right in the garage. A very weak solution. 2.6 tyres? I highly doubt it... I returned the trunk and bought Eufab. Similar price range but waaaaay better solution (up to 2,35 tires and 1350mm wheel base)
Pekný deň. Nevidel som zamok proti krádeži kW to na uvedený model ?
nice clip 🤘
Could it carry an e-bike?
Yes, maximum weight of one bike is 30 kg
yeah! 👌