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by ballyboy69
Sat Jul 17, 2010 5:47 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Saris Bones Bike Rack
Replies: 21
Views: 16186

Saris Bones 3 Rack

Hi everyone. As promised I have uploaded some photos of my Saris bike rack. I took it out for an hours drive a really tested it! Gave the car a good clean first and changed the top hooks to smaller ones from my previosu bike rack to allow easy removal. The rack sits higher than expected but not much...
by ballyboy69
Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:52 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Saris Bones Bike Rack
Replies: 21
Views: 16186

Re: Saris Bones Bike Rack

Afternoon Can anyone confirm or deny if the Saris Bones 3 or 2 or the Solo will fit on a Scirocco. I am not looking for a "yes, sort of" type of answer as i don,t want something that could end up scratching and making a mess of the tail gate. Photo,s would be good too if anyone has any of...
by ballyboy69
Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Saris Bones Bike Rack
Replies: 21
Views: 16186

Re: Saris Bones Bike Rack

Hi guys, can you advise whether there is much strain on the back spoiler? It would appear that alot of the weights of the bikes are pulling down on the spoiler and its only made of plastic. I'll probably buy mine from Halfords, currently £98.00.

Cheers
by ballyboy69
Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Bike/cycle carrier
Replies: 27
Views: 38359

Re: Bike/cycle carrier

Hey guys I've looked into this issue. I've come across this product which seems to overcome the need for the two straps to lean on the rear spoiler. It is the 'AVENIR high rise 3 bike boot fitting rack', from cyclex for around £100. You'll see that the height of it means it pulls the straps from abo...
by ballyboy69
Sat Feb 27, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?
Replies: 511
Views: 508313

Re: So what does a Scirocco owner do for a living then?

Ah hoy I'm an Environmental Health Officer, working in pollution control. Need fast wheels to get to pollution incidents and noisy parties! Plus I need to arrive in style!!