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Ben J
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26th Apr 13 at 17:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Good thing about the Octavia is the huge boot. Probs still needs seats down to get it in tho.
Cole
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26th Apr 13 at 17:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
It's fun fitting my bike in my c1 more so when I try to fit 2 plus 2 adults
Kippers
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26th Apr 13 at 18:42   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Anyone use cycling rollers?
Doug
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26th Apr 13 at 22:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Snapped the stem cap bolt earlier



Will be off to the LBS first thing in the morning to get it fixed before hitting Cannock!

Any idea if this is a costly mistake?
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 07:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Couple of options really although you're probably already at the LBS. You could get an "easy out" which islike a backward threaded screw. So as it goes in the stem bolt turns out.

The other alternative is to smash the star fangled nut done even further and leave it in your steerer and put another one in and replace the bolt which will be pretty universal.

So not costly at all!
Doug
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27th Apr 13 at 09:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just waiting for LBS to call to say it is ready.

I hope they call soon as I am sat in a cafe eating cake to kill the time!
Doug
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27th Apr 13 at 10:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
LBS fixed it free of charge. Flapjacks and brownies were bought to say thank you.
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 11:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
How'd they do it?
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 12:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
For those considering a tow bar with full sus mountain bikes this is probably the best Thule rack.

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4_tab.php?20327&gclid=CKGgvdXu6rYCFa7MtAod8mMAOw

Built in straps around the wheels and then use straps around the frame and rack.
Nic Barnes
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27th Apr 13 at 12:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That's alright that seaboard87 might see if they have a 3 bike one as its normally me and 2 mates that go out on the bikes
Nic Barnes
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27th Apr 13 at 12:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Quite clearly I typed deano87
Ben J
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27th Apr 13 at 12:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That's a good price. Pity tow bars re about 500 notes
Nic Barnes
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27th Apr 13 at 12:58   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That's the one thing I've already got on my BMW. First a d only mod to it since I bought it so I can tow the trailer for the corsa etc. its. Swan neck but that says it fits swan necks so may make a payday purchase!
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 14:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Where you buying towbars from that cost £500? I presume that is fitted.

One for my Fiesta including electrics is about £170 DIY.
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 14:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ford Online Parts as two, yes TWO Thule 591 Proride Cycle carriers for £119.00 + £6.95 carriage.

http://www.fordonlineparts.co.uk/product/2x_Thule_591_Proride_Cycle_Carrier_-_1698518_591X2
Liam
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27th Apr 13 at 16:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Bargain!
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 16:25   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
That's alright that seaboard87 might see if they have a 3 bike one as its normally me and 2 mates that go out on the bikes

Yeah they do a 3 bike version.
Nic Barnes
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27th Apr 13 at 16:26   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Where you buying towbars from that cost £500? I presume that is fitted.

One for my Fiesta including electrics is about £170 DIY.
detachable swan neck for my BMW was £115 ish fitted in about an hour. £500 could be genuine parts price though.
deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Think things are cheaper oop north, can't find any fitted that cheap around here!
Ben J
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27th Apr 13 at 18:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I wouldn't befitting one myself. Are these prices with elec too.

Can you get detachable with elec?

Ideally want a detachable.



deano87
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27th Apr 13 at 21:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yeah, they normally hide the 7pin electrics under the car.
Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Think things are cheaper oop north, can't find any fitted that cheap around here!
sorry meant to say fitted myself in about an hour lol
deano87
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28th Apr 13 at 04:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Only thing that concerns me is the electrics.
Nic Barnes
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28th Apr 13 at 09:22   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
newer stuff with canbus requires an additional box, but the wiring itself isnt exactly dramatic. well it wasnt on my bmw. just traced the wires with a multi meter by someone pressing the pedal/operating indicators etc. earlier cars without canbus are generally much easier. some cars actually have a wiring socket ready for a tow bar in the loom, most seem to actually.
deano87
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28th Apr 13 at 18:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Roof bars

Right, which lot of you pesky bikers have roof bars on their car and permanently keep them on there?

I've found actual Ford roof bars for my Fiesta which means replacing the rubber gutter with 3 smaller bits revealing proper mounting points. This then means I don't have to buy Thule bars with the horrible clamps around the door frame. They are about £105 and with just one Thule bike mount I'm looking at £180.

Do the bars really cause a lot of wind/road noise? My commute to work is 16 miles of motorway and as the Fiesta isn't the quietest I don't fancy extra noise. I'd look to remove the Thule Proride bike carrier when not in use.

Any info would be great

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