As promised here is a couple of snaps, with one bike i use the the bungee around the crank and around the water bottle and secure on the suction hook on the window.
Two bikes, i do the same and then tie another bungee around the two bikes, done hundreds of miles and the bike / bikes never, ever move and very secure.
Another "Top Tip" i have used a indoor bike trainer sweat mat and tuck neatly under the back plastic trim.
(09-04-2016, 10:30 AM)shedpete Wrote: To carry a bike (pedal cycle type!) I usually roll it in upright, tucking the front wheel in by the passenger side door and running the bike across diagonally. Then run a 1" ratchet strap across, wrapping it a few times around the seatpost on the way, and tighten it to pull the bike down and forwards. Usually you can fold up just the passenger side back seat for this. Anchor the ratchet strap either on the loops in the floor or in the metal loops which the rear seats lock into halfway up the sides. Do it right and the bike is completely wedged and immobile...
Don't like using bungees for this - even when pulled tight they still let the bike move as you corner, brake etc...
But to be honest for short trips with the bike in the back and if I'm feeling lazy I just bung it in with no straps at all. It bumps around a bit but not really been a problem. Obviously check that no handlebar ends etc. can press on glass anywhere... and definitely strap it down for longer trips.
Thankyou shedpete, that is a really clear description, I will get some straps to replace the bungees. Julie
(09-04-2016, 04:55 PM)Doodlebug Wrote: SRB Looks great, I like the mat idea too. I will get sorted for my next ride. Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly and include the images. J
As promised here is a couple of snaps, with one bike i use the the bungee around the crank and around the water bottle and secure on the suction hook on the window.
Two bikes, i do the same and then tie another bungee around the two bikes, done hundreds of miles and the bike / bikes never, ever move and very secure.
Another "Top Tip" i have used a indoor bike trainer sweat mat and tuck neatly under the back plastic trim.
Looks great, I like the mat idea too. I will get sorted for my next ride. Thank you for taking the time to explain so clearly and include the images. J
Bit of a update on my internal bike storage, noticed in the terrific internal heat at times in the height of summer, the suction hooks on the window came un secure a few times, so i have now opted for good old fashioned, stress free Bungee cord off eBay.
Attaching the bungee to the floor load hooks are not a problem, but i was struggling with securing above the bike, then noticed the large hole where the seat belt goes through, this works a charm and the bike is so secure now for travelling.
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