thenewboy Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 If I get round to getting a trials bike how much do those rack things cost which mount on the tow bar, are they any good and who makes them? Cheers Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 If I get round to getting a trials bike how much do those rack things cost which mount on the tow bar, are they any good and who makes them?Cheers Kev <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Funny you should ask that coz I have just designed one because I didnt like the ones you can get. One of the main features is it doesn't use straps and takes just 15 seconds to fix the bike to it. Lockable as well I'll put some pics up of it when its done. Shouldnt be much longer.. anyway, if you want one of the 'normal' type , here is a link to one Bike Rack Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherco 125 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 mine simular but just gold cost bout 50 - 60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris morris Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i use a kliponoff rack that i`ve always thought was adequate. galvanised is better than the chem blackened one. think it cost 65 squid kliponoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 My Kliponoff has always bugged me. When it was new I should have drilled holes for the pinch bolts (but would it have been as secure???) If you don't it crushes one tube within the other and makes it impossible to remove after the weekend. Think mine was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_290 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Got mine from AUTOWBARS and it's excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perce Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 My Kliponoff has always bugged me. When it was new I should have drilled holes for the pinch bolts (but would it have been as secure???)If you don't it crushes one tube within the other and makes it impossible to remove after the weekend. Think mine was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris morris Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 My Kliponoff has always bugged me. When it was new I should have drilled holes for the pinch bolts (but would it have been as secure???)If you don't it crushes one tube within the other and makes it impossible to remove after the weekend. Think mine was about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Were you using a three foot lever or jumping on your spanner to tighten them up, its 1/4" wall 1 1/2" square tube!!?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Probably guilty. i don't do things in halves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartc Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Best not put any comments here on this one eh!!! Vested intrest and all that. Just make sure you use a lighting board with one. Plod seem to be getting a bit keen round here. I KNOW !!!! Only going 1 mile so didn't bother. Just warned me tho, no ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bri8617 Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 got mine about 2 weeks ago from STUART C .autotowbars .excellent .ordered it tuesday it was delivered thursday.even texted me a parcel force tracking number .really easy to fit and use .i,d definitely recommend them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris morris Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 i got stopped by the plod too, had a number plate made up with "illeagel font" on it?????? not sure what they where on about, everyone understands wingdings dont they? anyway after pleading and saying atleast i`m using a light board they let me off and told me to get a proper no. plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted April 21, 2006 Report Share Posted April 21, 2006 Got a lighting board but written on Number. Not been stopped yet But only a matter of time I S'pose. But how many Bicycle racks do you see without even a lighting board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Well I decided too bite the bullet and buy a Dave Cooper rack after recomendations so phoned him up last Tuesday (18/4) and placed my order all was well and he told me I should receive it in the post within 3-5 working days, fair enough I thought can`t argue with that? Now Wednesday (26/4) and still nothing? so I phone him up too check if there have been any problems. He calmly tells me "oh I posted that Friday so should be with you soon" So why the HELL did you tell me on Tuesday it will be 3-5 working days if you had no intention of posting the thing for 4 of those days!!!!! Rant over but i`m not happy and no matter what the quality of his product is he surely will not be getting any recomendations from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Well I decided too bite the bullet and buy a Dave Cooper rack after recomendations so phoned him up last Tuesday (18/4) and placed my order all was well and he told me I should receive it in the post within 3-5 working days, fair enough I thought can`t argue with that? Now Wednesday (26/4) and still nothing? so I phone him up too check if there have been any problems. He calmly tells me "oh I posted that Friday so should be with you soon" So why the HELL did you tell me on Tuesday it will be 3-5 working days if you had no intention of posting the thing for 4 of those days!!!!! Rant over but i`m not happy and no matter what the quality of his product is he surely will not be getting any recomendations from me <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok so today (28/4) the rack finally turns up and would you beleive it the postage date was the 27/4 all I can say is what an absolute lying *******!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.