As the title says realy. Is it possible to fit a mans race road bike on the passenger seat with the roof on, and then drive 300miles without it poking into your side too much? Taking the wheels off first obviously! Im out of the country at the minute and am planning a trip for when i get back, it would be handy to know.
Thanks for any help
Zach
Race Bike In Passenger Seat?
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zebwach
, Feb 20 2012 02:45 PM
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:45 PM
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:46 PM
No.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:47 PM
I just about could fit two rear wheels with tyres in and even then had very limited access to 1st and 2nd gear so would doubt it!
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:57 PM
Depends what sized frame but yes.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:58 PM
Mmmm pedals off, bars off,seat off,forks in the foot well,may well do.
Wonder if anyone has had a try,
If not I could try my mountain bike frame to give us a clue.
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 03:02 PM
Road race bike = probably largish and longish frame. The shape and angle of the footwell dictates a no on it's own. Doubt you could get a BMX in...
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 03:05 PM
Granted its an Elise but not too dissimilar
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Posted 20 February 2012 - 03:07 PM
As above,just put the tape on my mountain bike frame and the door way of the VX
It will not fit
But you may get it in with the roof off then put back on.
Edited by ghand, 20 February 2012 - 03:11 PM.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 03:24 PM
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like ill just have to wait and see. It is a large frame, so alot of spanner work may be required before and after. Im more excited about how its going to drive with the standalone management, cable throttle body dg's airbox and intake kit!
Zach
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 03:39 PM
Take the passenger seat out too.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 05:50 PM
Bunsenburner, very good shout!
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 10:16 PM
My bike rack fits on the back of my VX (or it did when I had standard bodywork.
Saris bones is what you want.
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 11:02 PM
My bike rack fits on the back of my VX (or it did when I had standard bodywork.
Saris bones is what you want.
Have you got any pics of it on Cliffie?
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Posted 21 February 2012 - 11:12 PM
Not that I'd recommend any one of these....but:
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 08:34 AM
My bike rack fits on the back of my VX (or it did when I had standard bodywork.
Saris bones is what you want.
Have you got any pics of it on Cliffie?
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 09:05 AM
uh oh.... they are giving me lots of ideas!
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