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What's the worst that could happen? (bike rack)

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Post by beanitos » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:10 pm

I've seen these have been mentioned before but thought I'd share this picture in case anyone is considering a rack for their Coupe.

It's a Seasucker Talon. Took it for a test today, very stable up to 60mph
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Post by Chris_D » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:27 pm

That's EXACTLY the mount i'd invest in for a coupe if i had one. However, cant really tell from pic but is the front mount on the rear windscreen? If so, i'd suggest trying to configure between roof and metal part of tailgate for the rear mount. Have seen broken glass with different mounts that way!
What bike is that?
Currently using this for my own bike shennanigans..
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Post by Smartbear » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:32 pm

Chris_D wrote:That's EXACTLY the mount i'd invest in for a coupe if i had one. However, cant really tell from pic but is the front mount on the rear windscreen? If so, i'd suggest trying to configure between roof and metal part of tailgate for the rear mount. Have seen broken glass with different mounts that way!
What bike is that?
Currently using this for my own bike shennanigans..
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I came up with a different solution :P
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Post by sticky » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:38 pm

Smartbear wrote:
Chris_D wrote:That's EXACTLY the mount i'd invest in for a coupe if i had one. However, cant really tell from pic but is the front mount on the rear windscreen? If so, i'd suggest trying to configure between roof and metal part of tailgate for the rear mount. Have seen broken glass with different mounts that way!
What bike is that?
Currently using this for my own bike shennanigans..
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I came up with a different solution :P
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Post by Chris_D » Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:52 pm

Smartbear wrote:
Chris_D wrote:That's EXACTLY the mount i'd invest in for a coupe if i had one. However, cant really tell from pic but is the front mount on the rear windscreen? If so, i'd suggest trying to configure between roof and metal part of tailgate for the rear mount. Have seen broken glass with different mounts that way!
What bike is that?
Currently using this for my own bike shennanigans..
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I came up with a different solution :P
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Post by beanitos » Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:02 pm

Chris, the pic below may show a little more. The main mount has two suckers on the roof and one at the top of the tailgate, that way the roof is doing most of the work.

I get what you're saying about the positioning. The channel in the Coupe roof limits the options as all three suckers need to be able to marry up to a smooth surface. Told the wife I was just popping outside for 5 mins to test the new bike rack, took about 2 hours to figure out the best place to put it!

I could get away with the both-wheels-off-and-shove-it-in technique with my 3.0i Coupe but the ///M has the battery in the boot hence investing in the rack.

Re the bike: It's a Specialized Allez, although it's about to go on ebay as I've got a 2017 Cannondale Synapse coming in a week or two. :)
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Post by jayd1000 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:06 am

Wow that looks scary!! :o

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Post by Chris_D » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:12 am

jayd1000 wrote:Wow that looks scary!! :o
when i saw this vid, it convinced me I should get a seasucker. then I realised it wouldnt work on a roadster. (sadface)
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Post by csquire4 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:45 pm

Not so sure about relying on suckers. i think I would dent to The roof getting it up there!

I have a Saris Bones 3 which I use on a saloon but it's very adaptable and fits most cars. It's a bit fiddly but probably the best of the 'strappy' type of bike racks but they are all a compromise against using a proper tow bar mounted rack.

If you're around Essex you're welcome to try it out or buy one second hand, if you don't like you can sell it on and you won't lose much.
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Post by Viren » Tue Jan 03, 2017 3:22 pm

Are they safe, not sure I'd want to be driving behind a car with one of those fitted.....
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Post by beanitos » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:00 pm

Viren wrote:Are they safe, not sure I'd want to be driving behind a car with one of those fitted.....
People behind were keeping a bigger distance than normal.
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Post by Fishy Dave » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:25 pm

Viren wrote:Are they safe, not sure I'd want to be driving behind a car with one of those fitted.....
It will be fine as long as the surfaces are clean and the suckers aren't scratched. I used to film with some quite large rigs at some rather high speeds and never had a problem. On one trip around Europe I attached 3 cameras on the outside of a Lamborghini Diablo VT in very high temperatures. I wasn't going to be around to monitor them which made me nervous so i gave them instructions that they should be taken off when not in use and to check them regularly especially if hooning on the Autostrada. I saw the drivers that evening to retrieve my kit when they told me that the suction mounts had been on all day and they came very close to the cars top speed!!!!

I'll try to dig out a larger piccie, this one has a tripod on the roof, hooning through Cheddar Gorge.

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Post by jayd1000 » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:32 pm

Wow impressive how much are they??

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Post by beanitos » Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:26 pm

jayd1000 wrote:Wow impressive how much are they??
New they are £250+, got mine 2nd hand but as new from ebay for £180
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Post by buzyg » Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:40 am

Love the suction pad attachments. Especially that last pic. :thumbsup:
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