Two Bikes One Car

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Tue 8 Feb 2005 16:59
Two Bikes One Car - romeo156
I am looking at replacing my wifes old Fiesta and thought that we could find a car that could handle our two bikes standing up inside.

When carrying the bikes we would not need the back seats so something like an Audi A2 possibly. What else would have the height without going to an MPV? The car will be used during the week commuting into London so economical and easy to park would be helpful.



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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:01
Two Bikes One Car - Wilco {P}
Citroen Berlingo / Renault Kangoo both spring to mind...diesel versions for economy.
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:08
Two Bikes One Car - Alfafan {P}
Why have the bikes standing up? Can't you lay them flat, so a conventional estate or hatch would serve. I can lay my spotrs bike flat in my wife's Celica.
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:17
Two Bikes One Car - No Do$h
Easy! 156 Sportwagon. With the front wheels popped out, I can get two mountain bikes in mine, upright. Just pop the seat cushion forward ~the bit you sit on, not the back ~ and your bikes will sit upright across the width of the car, leaving your boot free for other *stuff*
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:28
Two Bikes One Car - romeo156
I like the idea of that, would sit nicely next to my 156.

SWMBO however does not like big cars, hence trying to get into a small high car.

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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:39
Two Bikes One Car - blue_haddock
The ones that spring to mind include Citreon Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Renault Kangoo, Fiat Doblo and Yaris Verso.

How about mini MPV such as Scenic/Picasso?
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 17:56
Two Bikes One Car - Baskerville
Can confirm the Berlingo and variants can carry two upright bikes without any dismantling and still have room for half a tonne of camping gear. Unlike a regular car-based MPV the interior of the loadspace is very hard wearing and most importantly, wipe clean. But for safety's sake do try to get one with the optional load restraining net that goes behind the front seats.
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 19:14
Two Bikes One Car - Pezzer
How about a wagonR or one of the derivitives (I think Vauxhall badged it). They are quite high sided so at a guess they might swallow your bikes upright with folded seats.7,
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Tue 8 Feb 2005 19:33
Two Bikes One Car - trancer
Fiat Multipla looks quite high and roomy inside.
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