Thread: just got a MTB how to transport?

With an alloy frame it doesn't matter too much on how you transport it. They're robust enough. I wouldn't recommend on the roof however, I know of a lot of bikes that have been smashed off roofs. Personally, I always put bikes in the car, followed by a towbar bike mount for the MTB only and lastly the roof.

For those with carbon frames, I wouldn't recommend mounting them by the top tube.

Rip off the QR wheels and seat, chuck it all in the back.

I read MTB & thought Motor Torpedo Boat. Disapointed now

I use a towbar mounted rack, ive got one solid one I made, to carry my bike and another 3 or 4 bike rack I bought to carry a few bikes,

one thing to check out, your car insurance might only cover you up to $500 worth of bike. If you get hit from behind you could be out of pocket, I have had to insure my bikes through my house insurance so they are covered for everything, if there wrecked in transport, I smash it really hard, if its stolen, basically there covered as well as my car is

once I finish my draws and put the fridge back in the car there is no way it will fit in the car.
i have an old towbar mount but then I wont be able to open the door till I take it off. . .

i looked are spare tire mounts but with the defender i still think the door wont open with one of them :|

I dont want to spend a fortune on a carrier. . . have friends with a swing away THULE one that I guess they can carry for me when i go with them. . .

Leroy

You could buy a 130!

Just pull the front wheel off with the quick release, Only takes a few seconds. The seat shouldn't need to come off, length will be more limiting than height. Get an old doona or rug to protect the paint. If you get really pedantic make a mount for the forks to lock into and bolt that in the back. Don't stress about it, the bike shouldn't dent your car too much

how bad is it for the bike if I lay it down on my roof cage?
I cant fit it in the car with the fridge, and if i use my towbar mount my father used to use I wont be able to open the back door. . .
any DIY spare wheel type carriers maybe?
what about ratchet straps to the spare tire?

Leroy

Originally Posted by Leroy_Riding

how bad is it for the bike if I lay it down on my roof cage?
I cant fit it in the car with the fridge, and if i use my towbar mount my father used to use I wont be able to open the back door. . .
any DIY spare wheel type carriers maybe?
what about ratchet straps to the spare tire?

Leroy

If you're going to put it on the roof rack take the front wheel off and use a fork mounting bracket.....laying it down you have to content with the pedals, derailleur, marking your front shock, handle bars, brake levers etc etc....plus it looks better with the bike standing up on a defender, just watch for low flying branches