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6 safe and legal ways to carry your bike in the car <\/strong><\/h2>\nThese are the safest (and legal) ways to transport your bike by car.<\/p>\n
#1 Carrying the bicycle inside the car<\/strong><\/h3>\nCarrying the bicycle inside the car is the easiest way if you don’t have a bicycle rack<\/strong> and you consider that it is not worth buying one because you will hardly use it.<\/p>\nIf the car is large, you can put it in the trunk (folding down the seats if necessary).<\/p>\n
However, there are some drawbacks to this system:<\/p>\n
\n- Sometimes one or both wheels have to be removed to fit.<\/li>\n
- You run out of trunk space for other things.<\/li>\n
- You can stain your car with grease or dirt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
#2 Using a tailgate bike rack<\/strong><\/h3>\nDepending on the model, this bike rack can carry between one and four bikes.<\/p>\n
The good thing?<\/p>\n
That it is economical and that you have room in the trunk to fit everything you need.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe downside?<\/p>\n
That you need to disassemble it to open the trunk and doing so is a bit of a mess.<\/p>\n
In addition, you can scratch the bodywork.<\/p>\n
At the end of the post we indicate some considerations that you must take into account to comply with the law (among others, to carry the V-20 sign to mark the rear load).<\/p>\n
#3 Bicycle carrier for trailer tow ball<\/strong><\/h3>\nAlthough it is more expensive than the previous method, it is more convenient because it allows you to open the trunk without unloading the bikes <\/strong>(and you can carry up to four).<\/p>\nOf course, you need to install a tow ball.<\/p>\n
You must keep in mind that bikes cannot protrude more than 15% of the length of the car and you also need the V-20 sign.<\/p>\n
Let’s go for more…<\/p>\n
#4 Use a bicycle rack on the roof of the vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\nThis is the easiest and quickest to assemble.<\/strong><\/p>\nIn addition, you can use the trunk without any problem and carry everything you need.<\/p>\n
The law is quite lax with this system; it only requires that it be securely fastened so that it does not fall.<\/p>\n
But all that glitters is not gold, as it also has some drawbacks:<\/p>\n
\n- You can forget that you are carrying the bicycles and not take it into account in tunnels or parking lots. Watch out for that!<\/li>\n
- It is more uncomfortable to carry bicycles, especially if you are not a tall person.<\/li>\n
- It affects the aerodynamics of the vehicle, so you will consume more fuel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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#5 Bicycle carrier on trailer<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you have a trailer, you can also use it to carry your bicycles.<\/p>\n
What are the advantages?<\/p>\n
You can carry more bikes and also more cargo,<\/strong> useful if you also need tents or material for your routes.<\/p>\nWhat are the drawbacks?<\/p>\n
If you do not have a trailer, it is a rather expensive alternative.<\/p>\n
In addition, it will cost you more to park and maneuver than with a bike rack.<\/p>\n
In this case, you must take into account the specific regulations for trailers.<\/p>\n
#6 Integrated bicycle carrier<\/strong><\/h3>\nWe have left the integrated bike rack for last because it is a rare species.<\/p>\n
This system is integrated into the car, so it is quite convenient.<\/p>\n
Why is it a rara avis<\/em>?<\/p>\nBecause currently only Opel offers this equipment with the FlexFix system.<\/p>\n
If your car is of this brand, you are in luck!<\/p>\n
Basic regulations you should know about taking your bike in the car <\/strong><\/h2>\nWe know that the pocket is where it hurts the most.<\/p>\n
Therefore, we want to tell you that you can be fined between<\/strong> 80 and 200 euros for not carrying your bicycle correctly<\/strong>.<\/p>\nIf you carry rear bike racks or bike racks on the trailer tow ball, you should take this into account:<\/p>\n
Carrying the bicycle inside the car is the easiest way if you don’t have a bicycle rack<\/strong> and you consider that it is not worth buying one because you will hardly use it.<\/p>\n If the car is large, you can put it in the trunk (folding down the seats if necessary).<\/p>\n However, there are some drawbacks to this system:<\/p>\n Depending on the model, this bike rack can carry between one and four bikes.<\/p>\n The good thing?<\/p>\n That it is economical and that you have room in the trunk to fit everything you need.<\/strong><\/p>\n The downside?<\/p>\n That you need to disassemble it to open the trunk and doing so is a bit of a mess.<\/p>\n In addition, you can scratch the bodywork.<\/p>\n At the end of the post we indicate some considerations that you must take into account to comply with the law (among others, to carry the V-20 sign to mark the rear load).<\/p>\n Although it is more expensive than the previous method, it is more convenient because it allows you to open the trunk without unloading the bikes <\/strong>(and you can carry up to four).<\/p>\n Of course, you need to install a tow ball.<\/p>\n You must keep in mind that bikes cannot protrude more than 15% of the length of the car and you also need the V-20 sign.<\/p>\n Let’s go for more…<\/p>\n This is the easiest and quickest to assemble.<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition, you can use the trunk without any problem and carry everything you need.<\/p>\n The law is quite lax with this system; it only requires that it be securely fastened so that it does not fall.<\/p>\n But all that glitters is not gold, as it also has some drawbacks:<\/p>\n If you have a trailer, you can also use it to carry your bicycles.<\/p>\n What are the advantages?<\/p>\n You can carry more bikes and also more cargo,<\/strong> useful if you also need tents or material for your routes.<\/p>\n What are the drawbacks?<\/p>\n If you do not have a trailer, it is a rather expensive alternative.<\/p>\n In addition, it will cost you more to park and maneuver than with a bike rack.<\/p>\n In this case, you must take into account the specific regulations for trailers.<\/p>\n We have left the integrated bike rack for last because it is a rare species.<\/p>\n This system is integrated into the car, so it is quite convenient.<\/p>\n Why is it a rara avis<\/em>?<\/p>\n Because currently only Opel offers this equipment with the FlexFix system.<\/p>\n If your car is of this brand, you are in luck!<\/p>\n We know that the pocket is where it hurts the most.<\/p>\n Therefore, we want to tell you that you can be fined between<\/strong> 80 and 200 euros for not carrying your bicycle correctly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you carry rear bike racks or bike racks on the trailer tow ball, you should take this into account:<\/p>\n\n
#2 Using a tailgate bike rack<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#3 Bicycle carrier for trailer tow ball<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#4 Use a bicycle rack on the roof of the vehicle<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n#5 Bicycle carrier on trailer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#6 Integrated bicycle carrier<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Basic regulations you should know about taking your bike in the car <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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