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Title: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: vnagappa on April 27, 2013, 11:57:52

Hi Guys

Just wondering if anyone here has used a trunk rack for mountain their bike to their i30? I am a keen mountain biker and since purchasing the i30 if had a hard time working out if a suitable system exists (without installing a tow bar).

I have the i30 Premium model which I think cannot have roof racks installed?

The type of rack I've been trying to use is the Saris Bones 3. https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t (https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CFEQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.saris.com%2Fbike-racks%2Fvehicle-racks%2Ftrunk-racks%2Fbones-3-bike.html&ei=6K57UbaRKqqjiAe254DYAg&usg=AFQjCNFWJBnUI3fombxgTm3Wj1S14wMKzg&sig2=RAuZPN9L7wyUfkdhglxHNQ&bvm=bv.45645796,d.aGc)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: rustynutz on April 27, 2013, 12:06:28

Just looked at those racks, vnagappa and it appears they don't have a rack to suit your i30...  :undecided:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: vnagappa on April 27, 2013, 12:12:55

Crap! I was hoping to go for roof mounted racks but the i30s with sunroofs do not have an option.

I think the only option is to get a towbar installed and mount a bike rack onto it....not the cheapest solution :(

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: rustynutz on April 27, 2013, 12:30:01

I agree, like you say, it's certainly not a cheap solution though.  :(

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Phil №❶ on April 27, 2013, 13:48:56

But it would be more streamlined, keep a low centre of gravity and the towbar is there for other uses too.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on April 27, 2013, 15:25:49

I doubt I would use one of these type racks on my car,just looking at some of the prices on their main page,I think I would be going down the towbar avenue,similar costs and then you are able to tow a trailer if you wish to.

as far as the roof rack thought,I have a feind with the newest veloster,hers still has the access tabs for fitting roof racks,hers has the glass roof and sunroof,but again if it was me I would be going down the tow bar track

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Hati on April 27, 2013, 23:08:11

One of my work mates uses something like this: http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/thule-clip-on-high-2-bike-carrier-ba9106.html (http://www.bicyclestore.com.au/thule-clip-on-high-2-bike-carrier-ba9106.html). Straps on to his CW's tail gate. He uses a simpler cheaper version for one bike only.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on April 28, 2013, 03:16:07

Hati

Yes I see more and more of these type around,personally again I wouldn't use one,the possibilty of them being able to damage the paint work would always be a worry to me personally,for an extra $80 on that one in your link,here in Perth you could have a tow bar fitted,opens up a whole new feild of use for your vehicle, as many on here can varify these little cars make great economical tow cars(as long as you don't go overboard) anyhow only my opinions,probably not helping poor vnagappa make a decission, forgot to mention I also over here see so many of the tow bar fitted bike racks being given away PPL don't want them any more,I need to get one for Bruce so I can carry my MB around

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: The Gonz on April 28, 2013, 05:27:11

I think the towbar fitted rack is awesome. I got one for the Commodore and it's still in the shed for a rainy day ... er ... sunny day.  :whistler:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Hati on April 28, 2013, 11:13:31

Well Rick, it's true, you could get a tow bar for $80 more, but vnagappa doesn't want that, just the rack. I have a tow bar mounted 4 bike rack, that brings its own problems. When you park up to go riding, you don't want to leave the rack on the car (well I don't) in case someone has funny ideas, so need to take it off and need room to store it in the car. My car is full of work stuff in the back, so I have to remove all that before riding or risk someone stealing it. I have the Haymen-Reece style bar, so one pin removed is all it takes to have the rack and the tow ball stolen.


The rack I've seen is a single bike version, cheaper than the linked item and two starps is all it takes to remove it. Storing it is easier too.


If I was to take only one bike, I would seriously consider getting one, despite having the 4 bike rack and tow bar already.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on April 28, 2013, 12:51:39

Hati
if you don't mind me asking what did you pay for your haymen reece style tow bar,I got to get one on Cyril and I don't want the fixed one like I got on Bruce, I know it's only two bolts to take out,but one pin is easier than two bolts  :whistler:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Hati on April 28, 2013, 21:32:06

Was around the $400 mark, I got it from the dealer when I bought the car (Morley), supply only.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: vnagappa on April 29, 2013, 08:00:48

thanks for the all the replies gents!

I think the only option is to install a tow bar. I thought it would be a good idea to put down here the best price I got quoted (if you happen to be living in Sydney).

It's the Hayman Reece variety which easily clips off. I think thats nice so you don't have the tow ball sticking out at the end of the car, and it's installed by a company called Carousel. I was quoted $425 installed.

BTW I was quoted $815 to have Hyundai install their original version.

Cheers again.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Hati on April 29, 2013, 09:15:55

Quote from: vnagappa on April 29, 2013, 08:00:48

BTW I was quoted $815 to have Hyundai install their original version.

Cheers again.

Which IS a Hayman Reece minus the original stickers that Hyundai replaces. Here in Perth at least :) You are ahead either way.  :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on April 29, 2013, 13:39:35

Thanks PPL,I'll have to start some wheeling and dealing,I would love the get the HR style towbar for Cyril,but I only paid $425 supply and fit bar and wiring for the one I got,so sounds like the HR one is sold at a premium,Thanks again for the info

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Hman on May 11, 2013, 22:52:49

Quote from: vnagappa on April 29, 2013, 08:00:48

It's the Hayman Reece variety which easily clips off. I think thats nice so you don't have the tow ball sticking out at the end of the car, and it's installed by a company called Carousel. I was quoted $425 installed.

BTW I was quoted $815 to have Hyundai install their original version.

Cheers again.

Was $815 when you bought the car or later on?
Which dealer? The cheapest quote I've found so far in Sydney is $1000 fitted at Heartland.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 22:58:07

Quote from: Hati on April 29, 2013, 09:15:55

Quote from: vnagappa on April 29, 2013, 08:00:48

BTW I was quoted $815 to have Hyundai install their original version.

Cheers again.

Which IS a Hayman Reece minus the original stickers that Hyundai replaces. Here in Perth at least :) You are ahead either way.  :goodjob2:

they can get in the shite for that.  :idea:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Surferdude on May 11, 2013, 23:09:34

Quote from: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 22:58:07

Quote from: Hati on April 29, 2013, 09:15:55

Quote from: vnagappa on April 29, 2013, 08:00:48

BTW I was quoted $815 to have Hyundai install their original version.

Cheers again.

Which IS a Hayman Reece minus the original stickers that Hyundai replaces. Here in Perth at least :) You are ahead either way.  :goodjob2:

they can get in the shite for that.  :idea:

I think it's OK. The car manufacturers do a deal with Hayman Reece to supply the product to them re-branded.
I had one on my Subaru Liberty.

Years ago I got roof racks with a company car I bought and told them I wanted the Rola Racks.
The car, a Magna, came with Rola Racks but with a Mitsubishi sticker where the Rola one would be. I talked to a friend who at that time was an agent for Rola in Brisbane and he explained it to me.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 23:13:20

thanks for that Trev.  :cool:  i thought i could buy a heap of i30s and re badge them as 2i30s,make a buck or two.  :snigger: :whistler:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Surferdude on May 11, 2013, 23:16:45

Quote from: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 23:13:20

thanks for that Trev.  :cool:  i thought i could buy a heap of i30s and re badge them as 2i30s,make a buck or two.  :snigger: :whistler:

Go ahead.
I'll give you permission.


"Authorised by Surferdude"

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 23:27:39

 :happydance: :rofl:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2013, 00:25:36

Quote from: 2i30s on May 11, 2013, 23:13:20

thanks for that Trev.  :cool:  i thought i could buy a heap of i30s and re badge them as 2i30s,make a buck or two.  :snigger: :whistler:

That's not as silly as it sounds.. You could advertise them as 2i30s for just a little more than the price of one  :happydance: :snigger:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: 2i30s on May 12, 2013, 00:34:31

i'll go broke.  :Shocked: :snigger:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 00:40:13

Quote from: 2i30s on May 12, 2013, 00:34:31

i'll go broke.  :Shocked: :snigger:

No No.

YOu need a marketing manager.
Buy ONE i30
Rebadge it as 2i30s and add the "Authorised by Surferdude" on the hatch somewhere as a sticker.

Then, You could advertise them it as 2i30s for just a little more than the price of one.

Job done.  :goodjob: :goodjob2: :snigger:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on May 12, 2013, 01:07:56

sure you blokes weren't former cars salesmen

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: 2i30s on May 12, 2013, 01:12:24

no,but a mate of mine once told me i could sell ice to an Eskimo.  :winker: :snigger:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 02:55:46

Quote from: Grumpy Old Bugger on May 12, 2013, 01:07:56

sure you blokes weren't former cars salesmen

Even worse. I sold tyres.  :happydance:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Dazzler on May 12, 2013, 04:35:09

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 00:40:13

Quote from: 2i30s on May 12, 2013, 00:34:31

i'll go broke.  :Shocked: :snigger:

No No.

YOu need a marketing manager.
Buy ONE i30
Rebadge it as 2i30s and add the "Authorised by Surferdude" on the hatch somewhere as a sticker.

Then, You could advertise them it as 2i30s for just a little more than the price of one.

Job done.  :goodjob: :goodjob2: :snigger:

Thanks Trev that was my thinking :D

..and I am a former car salesman (even if it was only 3 weeks)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on May 12, 2013, 05:30:58

Quote from: Dazzler on May 12, 2013, 04:35:09

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 00:40:13

Quote from: 2i30s on May 12, 2013, 00:34:31

i'll go broke.  :Shocked: :snigger:

No No.

YOu need a marketing manager.
Buy ONE i30
Rebadge it as 2i30s and add the "Authorised by Surferdude" on the hatch somewhere as a sticker.

Then, You could advertise them it as 2i30s for just a little more than the price of one.

Job done.  :goodjob: :goodjob2: :snigger:

Thanks Trev that was my thinking :D

..and I am a former car salesman (even if it was only 3 weeks)

I am a former Car Yard Owner and Salesman and I wouldn't even stink that low,OR WOULD I  :whistler:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: The Gonz on May 12, 2013, 06:22:41

Next you'll be selling Persian rugs at the weekly closing down sales!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 06:52:20

Quote from: Gonz on May 12, 2013, 06:22:41

Next you'll be selling Persian rugs at the weekly closing down sales!  :rolleyes:

Funny you should say that.
When I was first promoted to a State role in Goodyear my national manager (Marketing) was a guy who had come to us from Solomon's Carpets and he had been responsible for all those "in your face" Solomon's ads on TV (early 80's??).
I have no idea whose bright idea it was to pick a carpet salesman to sell tyres, but he was in fact pretty good.
Lebanese guy, lived in Sydney. He took me (and my other State counterparts) to dinner in a Lebanese restaurant just off Cleveland St in Surry Hills one time. Great food and my first introduction to it (about 1987), but there was a set of steps up the side of the seating area to a floor above and people kept coming in the front door and up the stairs.
I asked him what was up there.
"You don't want to know", was his answer.  :scared:

Footnote. Many years later when we lived in Sydney I was sitting stopped in traffic on Cleveland St, looked to my left and found myself looking down a lane and straight into the same restaurant. Up till that point if my life depended on it I couldn't have told you what street or even what suburb we had been in.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: rustynutz on May 12, 2013, 07:10:09

http://youtu.be/k5psRMoXm2g (http://youtu.be/k5psRMoXm2g)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 12, 2013, 10:18:00

Don't tell me the closing down Persian rug sales aren't true!  :Shocked:
Next you'll be saying Father Christmas is fictional.   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Just Rick on May 12, 2013, 10:36:16

and hope your not going to tell us the Easter Bunnies not real,I have proof he is

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 12, 2013, 10:44:50

Quote from: Surferdude on May 12, 2013, 06:52:20

Lebanese guy, lived in Sydney. He took me (and my other State counterparts) to dinner in a Lebanese restaurant just off Cleveland St in Surry Hills one time. Great food and my first introduction to it (about 1987), but there was a set of steps up the side of the seating area to a floor above and people kept coming in the front door and up the stairs.
I asked him what was up there.
"You don't want to know", was his answer.  :scared:

They were probably baking black market Lebanese bread.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: The Gonz on May 13, 2013, 11:13:44

The CAMM2 Project Office in Fyshwick, Canberra had a favourite lunch venue and upstairs is where you could go for dessert. :whistler:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: rustynutz on May 13, 2013, 11:16:56

Pics or it didn't happen....  :winker:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 13, 2013, 11:18:17

 :whsaid:

You know the rules.

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: The Gonz on May 15, 2013, 00:45:17

Sorry, that was many years ago. The office was located here (https://maps.google.com.au/maps?safe=off&hl=en&gl=au&q=%22camm2+project+office%22+fyshwick&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.46471029,d.dGI&biw=1273&bih=988&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl) but I have no idea whether the diner is still there.

But if you must have a picture to get you going, here it is:

(click to show/hide)

(http://www.feroniaproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/hot-food.jpg)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: rustynutz on May 15, 2013, 02:32:40

 :rofl:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Dazzler on May 15, 2013, 07:21:48

Quote from: rustynutz on May 15, 2013, 02:32:40

:rofl:

 :whsaid: (very clever)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 15, 2013, 09:09:29

Got all excited then until I clicked the appropriately named spoiler.  :disapp:

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: The Gonz on May 15, 2013, 11:18:50

Far be from me to go off topic, so here's another option for a bike rack:

(click to show/hide)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3115/2417900395_a94b081693_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Bike Rack for i30 Possible Solutions?
Post by: Doggie 1 on May 15, 2013, 11:27:15

Nicely posed, Gonz.  :D