Best way to load unload (1) bike in auto
12-14-20, 05:47 PM
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Best way to load unload (1) bike in auto
I have a dilemna, i think i found the perfect way to load and unload my precious cycle into my vehicle. But i cant ignore the damage and potential future damage that this is causing to my vehicle and cycle.
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
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Do you have the option of choosing a different bike? A single speed with easily detached front wheel might make the whole job easier, since there's less stuff to get hung up. That's what I do when I need to take a bike somewhere. Folding bike, even better.
A lot of people in my locale seem to have an inexpensive bike carrier, permanently on their car. For instance, people who work downtown do a "park and ride" to avoid downtown parking fees.
A lot of people in my locale seem to have an inexpensive bike carrier, permanently on their car. For instance, people who work downtown do a "park and ride" to avoid downtown parking fees.
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If you're doing it the way I think you are, never lay it on the right side, so you don't tweak the RD, and keep any chain grime from your chainrings away from the upholstery.
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I’ve had a number of vehicles (6) that let me lay down the bike without taking the front wheel off (rear seats folded down). I put down an old blanket and lay the bike on the non-driveline side. Never had issues,
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I have a dilemma, I think I found the perfect way to load and unload my precious cycle into my vehicle. But I cant ignore the damage and potential future damage that this is causing to my vehicle and cycle.
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
What make, model, and year of car do you have?
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What's so hard?
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I'd take a trials riding class and make short work of it.
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I remove the front wheel, turn the bar toward the drive side, grab the top tube with my right hand, with my arm between the bar and the head tube,. then grab the down tube with my left hand, lift the bike while turning it sideways and carefully insert into the trunk. I push the fork toward the drivers side and tuck the front wheel in on the other side of the trunk. Easy Peasy.
Always lay it on the non-drive side, always make sure you don't hit the rear derailleur on anything going in or coming out.
Always lay it on the non-drive side, always make sure you don't hit the rear derailleur on anything going in or coming out.
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Fiat 500e
I can get two adults and a Cervelo R3 (61cm) into a Fiat 500e.....
And we are NOT talking small adults!
Just don't slam the trunk shut, gently does it.
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And we are NOT talking small adults!
Just don't slam the trunk shut, gently does it.
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I have a dilemna, i think i found the perfect way to load and unload my precious cycle into my vehicle. But i cant ignore the damage and potential future damage that this is causing to my vehicle and cycle.
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
Are there ANY solutions to properly store a bicycle through my auto's trunk and then through the back seat of my vehicle? ANY? besides putting materials (cardboard and old clothing) together and hoping that nothing is going to go wrong...
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If you're potentially damaging your car and/or bike, then it's definitely an "imperfect" method of loading.
Minivans with the rear and middle seat removed IS the perfect way to load a bike, and without having to remove the front wheel.
Minivans with the rear and middle seat removed IS the perfect way to load a bike, and without having to remove the front wheel.
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12-15-20, 12:46 PM
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You mean to tell me I've saved the original shipping box and all the styrofoam and layers of cardboard and zip ties all these years, just for naught?
Just when I'd gotten the re-assembly at the trail head each time down to under 45 minutes...
Just when I'd gotten the re-assembly at the trail head each time down to under 45 minutes...
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Now try that with a max sized MTB frame and tires, takes a little more finesse to get it in. Im looking for a solution to the same, seems like everyone just has a mcgyver solution which is fine, im looking to see what works best for my situation. Now i use your technique, but a 29er/ 24 inch frame is no fun to get it in....
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1. what issues or enhancements would you opt in for this technique?
2. materials, would you opt in for a hard bottom piece that is easily "slidable"?
3. do you have photos you can show us?
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Now try that with a max sized MTB frame and tires, takes a little more finesse to get it in. Im looking for a solution to the same, seems like everyone just has a mcgyver solution which is fine, im looking to see what works best for my situation. Now i use your technique, but a 29er/ 24 inch frame is no fun to get it in....
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