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I have an Audi A1, which has a small spoiler on the back; it's built into the car, not something I have put on. I have been looking for a bike mount/rack that I can place on the rear of the car.
A member of Halfords (popular every-day automobile and bike store in the UK) staff told me that because of the spoiler at the top, there isn't a suitable rack for this type of car. At least not one that they sell.
I am aware brand recommendations are a bit off-topic here, but perhaps there is a specific type of rack I need to be searching for? Roof mounted rack is not an option for me unfortunately.
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I have an Audi A1, which has a small spoiler on the back; it's built into the car, not something I have put on. I have been looking for a bike mount/rack that I can place on the rear of the car.
A member of Halfords (popular every-day automobile and bike store in the UK) staff told me that because of the spoiler at the top, there isn't a suitable rack for this type of car. At least not one that they sell.
I am aware brand recommendations are a bit off-topic here, but perhaps there is a specific type of rack I need to be searching for? Roof mounted rack is not an option for me unfortunately.
car-rack
asked 4 hours ago
turnip
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up vote
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I have an Audi A1, which has a small spoiler on the back; it's built into the car, not something I have put on. I have been looking for a bike mount/rack that I can place on the rear of the car.
A member of Halfords (popular every-day automobile and bike store in the UK) staff told me that because of the spoiler at the top, there isn't a suitable rack for this type of car. At least not one that they sell.
I am aware brand recommendations are a bit off-topic here, but perhaps there is a specific type of rack I need to be searching for? Roof mounted rack is not an option for me unfortunately.
car-rack
asked 4 hours ago
turnip
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I have an Audi A1, which has a small spoiler on the back; it's built into the car, not something I have put on. I have been looking for a bike mount/rack that I can place on the rear of the car.
A member of Halfords (popular every-day automobile and bike store in the UK) staff told me that because of the spoiler at the top, there isn't a suitable rack for this type of car. At least not one that they sell.
I am aware brand recommendations are a bit off-topic here, but perhaps there is a specific type of rack I need to be searching for? Roof mounted rack is not an option for me unfortunately.
car-rack
car-rack
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The spoiler does not preclude using a rear mounted rack.
I have an Audi hatchbach with a similar spoiler. I use a Yakima King Joe (model discontinued but Yakima and Thule offer functionally equivalent products) which has a wide span between the upper and lower arms.
The upper arm sit on the rear glass near the top, or tucked up underneath the spoiler. The lower arm sits below the number plate.
YouTube video of installation of the rack on a hatchback:
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
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They're probably worried about liability rather than anything else, but it is harder to get something to fit.
The gold standard option would be a tow-ball mounted rack, but you need a tow-ball and they're expensive, even if you don't need a trailer socket for a light board (which you almost certainly do, and this can be an issue even with tailgate-mounted racks).
I reckon my old Halfords high mount rear rack would actually fit if adjusted carefully, but they no longer make it. Evans have a similar model which they say doesn't fit with spoilers but might fit with yours. Car racks are one of the few bike-related things I'd go to Halfords for by choice, but their stock is limited.
answered 3 hours ago
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2 Answers
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active
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up vote
3
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The spoiler does not preclude using a rear mounted rack.
I have an Audi hatchbach with a similar spoiler. I use a Yakima King Joe (model discontinued but Yakima and Thule offer functionally equivalent products) which has a wide span between the upper and lower arms.
The upper arm sit on the rear glass near the top, or tucked up underneath the spoiler. The lower arm sits below the number plate.
YouTube video of installation of the rack on a hatchback:
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
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up vote
3
down vote
The spoiler does not preclude using a rear mounted rack.
I have an Audi hatchbach with a similar spoiler. I use a Yakima King Joe (model discontinued but Yakima and Thule offer functionally equivalent products) which has a wide span between the upper and lower arms.
The upper arm sit on the rear glass near the top, or tucked up underneath the spoiler. The lower arm sits below the number plate.
YouTube video of installation of the rack on a hatchback:
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
The spoiler does not preclude using a rear mounted rack.
I have an Audi hatchbach with a similar spoiler. I use a Yakima King Joe (model discontinued but Yakima and Thule offer functionally equivalent products) which has a wide span between the upper and lower arms.
The upper arm sit on the rear glass near the top, or tucked up underneath the spoiler. The lower arm sits below the number plate.
YouTube video of installation of the rack on a hatchback:
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
The spoiler does not preclude using a rear mounted rack.
I have an Audi hatchbach with a similar spoiler. I use a Yakima King Joe (model discontinued but Yakima and Thule offer functionally equivalent products) which has a wide span between the upper and lower arms.
The upper arm sit on the rear glass near the top, or tucked up underneath the spoiler. The lower arm sits below the number plate.
YouTube video of installation of the rack on a hatchback:
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
26.9k23168
answered 3 hours ago
Argenti Apparatus
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26.9k23168
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They're probably worried about liability rather than anything else, but it is harder to get something to fit.
The gold standard option would be a tow-ball mounted rack, but you need a tow-ball and they're expensive, even if you don't need a trailer socket for a light board (which you almost certainly do, and this can be an issue even with tailgate-mounted racks).
I reckon my old Halfords high mount rear rack would actually fit if adjusted carefully, but they no longer make it. Evans have a similar model which they say doesn't fit with spoilers but might fit with yours. Car racks are one of the few bike-related things I'd go to Halfords for by choice, but their stock is limited.
answered 3 hours ago
Chris H
20.4k13193
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up vote
2
down vote
They're probably worried about liability rather than anything else, but it is harder to get something to fit.
The gold standard option would be a tow-ball mounted rack, but you need a tow-ball and they're expensive, even if you don't need a trailer socket for a light board (which you almost certainly do, and this can be an issue even with tailgate-mounted racks).
I reckon my old Halfords high mount rear rack would actually fit if adjusted carefully, but they no longer make it. Evans have a similar model which they say doesn't fit with spoilers but might fit with yours. Car racks are one of the few bike-related things I'd go to Halfords for by choice, but their stock is limited.
answered 3 hours ago
Chris H
20.4k13193
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up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
They're probably worried about liability rather than anything else, but it is harder to get something to fit.
The gold standard option would be a tow-ball mounted rack, but you need a tow-ball and they're expensive, even if you don't need a trailer socket for a light board (which you almost certainly do, and this can be an issue even with tailgate-mounted racks).
I reckon my old Halfords high mount rear rack would actually fit if adjusted carefully, but they no longer make it. Evans have a similar model which they say doesn't fit with spoilers but might fit with yours. Car racks are one of the few bike-related things I'd go to Halfords for by choice, but their stock is limited.
answered 3 hours ago
Chris H
20.4k13193
They're probably worried about liability rather than anything else, but it is harder to get something to fit.
The gold standard option would be a tow-ball mounted rack, but you need a tow-ball and they're expensive, even if you don't need a trailer socket for a light board (which you almost certainly do, and this can be an issue even with tailgate-mounted racks).
I reckon my old Halfords high mount rear rack would actually fit if adjusted carefully, but they no longer make it. Evans have a similar model which they say doesn't fit with spoilers but might fit with yours. Car racks are one of the few bike-related things I'd go to Halfords for by choice, but their stock is limited.
answered 3 hours ago
Chris H
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answered 3 hours ago
Chris H
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Chris H
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answered 3 hours ago
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