whats the best wagon to put a bike in?
07-19-10, 07:24 PM
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whats the best wagon to put a bike in?
Is there a wagon that can fit a whole bike? which one is the roomisests?
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07-19-10, 07:32 PM
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07-19-10, 07:32 PM
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i have a magnum r/t wagon, you can cram one in, but not comfortably. my old focus wagon was better.
07-19-10, 07:49 PM
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At the local circuit there is a guy who has a brand new Toyota Vensa and he always takes the bike out of the car with ease. If your bike is not too big and you lower one side of the rear seats you can fit two bikes side by side standing up.
Other than that the Honda Element is another that can fit bikes with ease but I think it's a super ugly car.
Other than that the Honda Element is another that can fit bikes with ease but I think it's a super ugly car.
07-19-10, 08:35 PM
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Famous Seinfeld line: "Mulva"?
LOL
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Back to the OP...I used to carry my bikes in a Cargo Van (work).
Thought about rigging something in it (like two hooks in the ceiling)
to "hang" it from the roof and to somehow keep it from swinging.
As for vehicles, I know so many MTBers who use Subaru wagons.
Can't see why a RB would be any different.
This is one of the considerations in my next vehichle...which will carry my bike best when needed?
LOL
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Back to the OP...I used to carry my bikes in a Cargo Van (work).
Thought about rigging something in it (like two hooks in the ceiling)
to "hang" it from the roof and to somehow keep it from swinging.
As for vehicles, I know so many MTBers who use Subaru wagons.
Can't see why a RB would be any different.
This is one of the considerations in my next vehichle...which will carry my bike best when needed?
07-19-10, 08:39 PM
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My 56cm Roubaix fits in the back of my 2001 Subaru Outback with the rear seats down . . . no need to remove the bike's front wheel.
07-19-10, 09:12 PM
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like my Jetta sport-wagon same deal rear seats down bike fits with both wheels on
07-19-10, 09:14 PM
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Surprisingly, I can comfortably fit my 56cm Calfee in the back of my Prius if I fold the seats down.
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07-19-10, 10:23 PM
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I traded in an Audi (great car, but costly to maintain after 5-6 years), for a Prius, this past January. So far, very happy.
07-19-10, 10:45 PM
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Thanks, I have test driven a Prius and it seemed fine to me. I was told that the car isn't great in the torque department. Do you notice any problems when climbing hills with your Prius?
07-19-10, 10:51 PM
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There are not many hills where I live (Wisconsin). I have not noticed any problems with power. You can switch from hybrid mode to "power mode" by pushing a button, if you need more power (I haven't so far). BTW I'm getting 47 mpg.
07-19-10, 11:03 PM
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My bike fits fine in my 1994 Toyota Camry wagon, the 2010 Subaru Outback has slightly more room, so I'd say it would go there easy as well.
07-19-10, 11:06 PM
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Is it the new generation of Prius, the 2010 which I think has a little more room than the older model?
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My 54cm Fuji fits easily lying on its side in the back of my Mazda 3 hatchback with the rear seats folded down. I would think most hatchbacks would work as well for a single bike.
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The Venza and new Outback might as well be vans. Subaru really failed with that thing.
Give me a 2007 Outback with the bike on top, not inside.
Give me a 2007 Outback with the bike on top, not inside.
07-20-10, 12:28 AM
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I can fit my 50cm Felt fine in my Audi A4 (sedan), so I imagine it would fit better in the wagon.
07-20-10, 02:52 AM
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+1 - I don't have to work hard to get either of my bikes in the Prius. Lot of room when the seats are folded down.
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