Bike Hangers

RayKinsella

Folks,

I already have a 3 bike Thule Euro Ride Bike Rack, this covers my needs most of the time. We are going to France in 10 days or so ... and I need to bring all 4 bikes this time, so I need a 4 bike carrier. I really am reluctant to shell out again for a similar Thule 4 bike carrier.

What folks make of these tow bar mounted bike hangers? I was thinking about a "Buzz Rack Buffalo 4". Will the French police have a problem with one of these hanging off our Kia Sportage? Do they damage the Bikes?

Ray K

oxoman

I'd never heard of these till you asked, they look and work similar to the Thule ones which are normally classed as the gold standard. I've used the Thule 4 bike ones on hatchbacks in the past with no issues if care is taken. Pad between bikes and secure them to stop them swinging. I needed to use a trailer board on mine as they obscured the reg plate. I used foam padding in between to stop bikes rubbing each other. The foam as used on scaffolding works great. As to use abroad I can't help you on that one. You'll need to check with ferry company or eurotunnel as well depending on how your getting over the channel.