Re: bike rack

["Kervin Ridgley" <kervinridgley@earthlink.net>]

Gerry,
   I think you'll be much happier with the roof rack.  I know it is a pile
of cash, but it is easier on the bike and the car.  You could more than
likely find a old-style Yakima one (used) for less, because those don't fit
some of the newer body cars.

Kervin Ridgley
86 Scirocco II 8v
92 Golf GL on death row
00 TT 600
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Reichelt" <greichelt@mmcable.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, May 11, 2001 10:59 PM
Subject: WTB: bike rack


>   I've looked at the various rooftop carriers from Yakima, Thule but I
can't
> see spending close to $500 for one. Does anyone have experience with hatch
> or receiver  mounted carriers from any manufacturer. It seems like the
hatch
> mounted units either interfere with the wiper or place quite a bit of
weight
> on the bumper skin. I've seen several good receiver hitch mounted pieces
too
> but no receiver hitches for a Scirocco. Is there one available? I'd be
> interested in a used Yakima or Thule rack for a reasonable price too.
>
> Gerry Reichelt
>
>
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