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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by Andy G » Thu Nov 12, 2020 12:57 pm

Scotty C wrote: ↑
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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by hendeg » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:39 pm

Andy G wrote:
Scotty C wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 04, 2020 10:13 am
 211 had the best rack ever

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it might have done - but 1 question.....

How the f*** did you get in or out :damnfunny :damnfunny :damnfunny :damnfunny
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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by campbell » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:40 pm

Very good
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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by j2 lot » Fri Nov 13, 2020 9:32 pm

That’s the worst fitting Lotus roof I’ve ever seen :wink:
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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by Scotty C » Fri Nov 13, 2020 11:44 pm

I was a lot skinnier and went through the side
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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by pshanks76 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:13 pm

I carried a road bike recently using my luggage rack and some ratchet straps. On the return journey I wrapped the strap around the top tube to stop any potential lateral movement. I wasn't gunning it but it did feel secure and no movement... Noticeable wind noise though!ImageImage

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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by campbell » Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:30 pm

Hm. Ingenious but the forward strap and saddle-on-the roof look pretty sketchy

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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by pshanks76 » Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:35 pm

It's actually surprisingly stable with the saddle on the roof, but I admit I haven't tested it in earnest! Road bike is significantly lighter than an MTB too.

I got the rack from Elise Parts a few years back.

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Re: Elise bike rack challenge

Post by IanD » Thu Nov 19, 2020 12:15 am

Agree ingenious and impressive :thumbsup
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