MTB Transport.

[Couchy]

So how do you transport your bikes, for family use we have the trusty elgrand but for my work and my own mtb trips I have a transit courier van bought recently and now being converted to mtb transport.
First job was remove bulkhead and wash the rear out. Once that was done I grabbed one of the bikes, barn doors make it easy to rest bike on while front wheel is taken out, bike does fit with wheels on but I will be using space for other stuff so front out and in it goes.

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

Untitled by Tony H, on Flickr

Now I know it fits time to line the rear, first up sound deadening sheets on all the panels roof and floor. Ply floor laid back on top. After that 10mm self adhesive foam. Also all cavities and holes filled with insulation. Then the fun therapeutic bit carpet lining.

by Tony H, on Flickr

Still half to do, needs the floor covering too undecided yet what to put down. Will add some sort of storage for spares and tools and also space for stove and mashing gear

There’s actually enough space for an overnight stay if needed using a camp bed, may come in handy during restrictions if we are allowed to travel.

[weeksy]

Thule towbar rack on the Mondeo. Takes 3 bikes.

I'll be the first to admit I'd prefer a day van


DSC_0167 by Steve Weeks - Flickr2BBcode LITE

[Nordboy]

Rear seats of the 5 series down, emtb just about fits in, worst case, front wheel off. Even if it gets muddy I have a full boot liner that allows me to brush the dirt off. As i've only had the car a year, I think i'll stick with it. I have the hills within a mile so don't often need to transport it.

But I can only get one bike in, which could be an issue when lockdown finishes I guess?

[Mussels]

I have a 4 bike towbar rack that works well but is a bit of a faff to fit. I bought it for going on holiday in the Transit, once we got there and the camping rubbish was unpacked the van would become the bike garage with the bike rack put inside to hold the bikes upright.
I still miss the van.

[MingtheMerciless]

Atera tow bar bike rack for two mtb's (though with some judicious packing I've also attached the road bike as well). Cracking bit of kit, doddle to fit and use, must be 10 years old, has had frequent use, multiple trips to Devon and Cornwall and loads of local trips, though I suspect its only got a few years left in the tow bar clamp. I had to get an extra clamp for Mrs M's Levo that attached to the rack hoop and linked to the front fork as the front wheel had a habit rotating out of its clamp.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

Cheapy two bar bracket on the Mondeo, it's a three bike version so can cope with the weight of my emtb.

Similar to this

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lif ... lsrc=3p.ds

Though I could use my motorcycle trailer quite easily

[Beancounter]

Rear seats down with both wheels off and I can the bike into the Fiesta. With a little bit of jiggery I can two in there but the wheels are squeezed in and rubbing on the roof lining. I’d prefer a van but for the amount I’d use it for transporting the bikes it would be a waste of money. Could get a tow bar rack but the nose weight of my car means I’d only get two bikes on there so no real advantage over sticking them into the car.

[Ditchfinder]

C-class estate, seats down, front wheels off 2 bikes in no problem

[v8-powered]

Common old roof bars - 4 MTBs on the roof down through France, no problem.
Saying no problem, it's OK for me as I'm tall but wife is far too short to even consider trying to get them on or off. Same with the kayaks.

[Mr Moofo]

Seats down, front wheel off .... BMW x3

[formula400]

I got a roof rack for the car, so much nicer than having it in the back and making it dirty