Do you guys not use the carriers that fit onto the back of the car? That is how
I am transporting my Sam Hillborne (aka Crazy Horse). Is there a downside to
that?
best,
JimP
> Subject: Re: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle
> forhauling your bike?
> From: t...@cox.net
> Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:02:56 -0500
> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
>
> I have a Honda Element too and I think it is ideal for a bike and gear
> carrier. I use fork holders mounted on pieces of old Trex decking to lower
> the bikes to make easy entrance to rear hatch. As an exercise I managed to
> fit four bikes alternating front ends and back ends but three is more
> practical (this is with both seats removed).
> As to comfort, I have made two trips to the mountains of Colorado from
> Cleveland with my element which were ok sitting in the front seat. I made a
> trip to North Carolina with four guys in the car where I got to sit in the
> back which was annoying with the rear seat theater seating. However, on all
> those trips the mpg was right around 30 mpg on the interstates.
> On Jan 15, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Angus wrote:
>
> > I also drive a Honda Element, specifically purchased because I can get
> > my bikes inside. I remove the front wheel and get the 64cm Ram
> > vertically inside "The Toaster."
> >
> > I fold up one rear seat when carrying a bike and can use the 2nd rear
> > seat as a changing room if necessary. The rubber/plastic floor is
> > easy to clean up.
> >
> > I don't find the Element particularly comfortable, but it's good
> > enough, has plenty of leg/head room and is very versatile.
> >
> > Angus
> >
> > On Jan 15, 6:01 am, zeidler.rob...@gmail.com wrote:
> >> This is the second suggestion for the Element. You find plenty of front
> >> seat comfort too.
> >> Thanks for your insight (no pun).
> >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: j4gitr <jstoes...@comcast.net>
> >>
> >> Sender: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >> Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:52:24
> >> To: RBW Owners Bunch<rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com>
> >> Reply-To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com
> >> Subject: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for
> >> hauling your bike?
> >>
> >> I'm driving a Honda Element. I put my 68 cm Waterford Adventure Cycle
> >> inside. I have toted it with another bike and our gear for Ragbrai and
> >> the Katy trail with my 6'4" 280# cousin next to me in the front seat.
> >> It's been one of the greatest most versatile vehicles I have ever
> >> owned. I'm 6'6" 99PBH. Long legs and I fit comfortably. I've been
> >> driving it for 4 years now.
> >>
> >> On Jan 13, 5:02 pm, robert zeidler <zeidler.rob...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> Here's why I ask? I'm thinking about some new (4) wheels, and would
> >>> like to be able to keep the bike inside at times in the event of rain,
> >>> theft-prevention etc. Thinking of maybe outfitting a Jeep Wrangler w/
> >>> a floor-mounted fork mount-just back the bike in, tighten the QR,
> >>> slide the wheel in next to it....
> >>
> >>> Anyway, what is everybody else doing?
> >>
> >>> RGZ
> >>
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