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RDMac · Oct 17th, 2003, 04:48 PM

Very pleased, it cost £95 UK pounds from http://www.bestwicks.com in Derby.

It's really chunky and suits the MINI well

http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...2.jpg&d=d.html

Can go surfing now ..... only it's a bit cold

OctaneGuy · Oct 17th, 2003, 06:04 PM

Hey, nice rack!!! =)

AMT · Oct 19th, 2003, 11:30 AM

I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack?

RDMac · Oct 19th, 2003, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AMT

I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack?

No, It's a Mont Blanc they have it here for more cash (but it includes locks) ... http://www.skidrive.co.uk/newmini.php3

It's funny, but even more heads turn as I drive with it on !? It makes the MINI a real lifestyle car

Here's a pic with bike mounts ... http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...ent=1066594661

Cheers

AMT · Oct 19th, 2003, 11:02 PM

Good stuff, I think it looks very good. I may invest in one myself (although how pathetic is this-- I worry if I start going on bike trips, I'll end up getting the interior dirty!!

) !!

Minty · Oct 20th, 2003, 09:50 AM

mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk

RDMac · Oct 20th, 2003, 10:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minty

mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk

Actually Mont Blanc {{ http://www.montblanc.se }} and Pady Hopkirk {{ http://www.paddyhopkirk.co.uk }} are made by JAC PRODUCTS {{ http://www.jacproducts.com/eurohistory.htm }}

But yes, all the same company

Minty · Oct 20th, 2003, 10:56 AM

no need to be like that

v8voodoo · Oct 20th, 2003, 03:01 PM

Hi,
This looks good, no holes needing driling.....!!
Anyone know if this is compatible with sunroof equipped cars..?
I'm not *really* botherd if I can't open my roof with it on, but is it ok with the glass etc..?

Nige.

SugarBelly · Oct 20th, 2003, 04:05 PM

Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing....

Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows....

PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.

stellablade · Oct 20th, 2003, 04:30 PM

There's been quite a bit of discussion on the Mont Blanc rack on MINI2. Run a search and you should find a few more pics and stuff.

It basically clips on to the plastic gutter. I've been considering one for a while (mountain biking), but although it's rated to carry two mountain bikes I've yet to hear from anyone on here who does this regularly.

Quote: Originally Posted by SugarBelly

Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing....

Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows....

PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.

RDMac · Oct 20th, 2003, 06:42 PM

Thanks for your comments guys/gals

I doesn't really clip to the gutter. It fits around the gutter and under the door windows - around the frame.

I intend to do regular biking, and took two mountain bikes out the other day, it was very stable and didn't cause any marking.

It is designed to carry up to 50kg, my bikes are quite light though!

Although I really got it for my 7'10 MiniMal surfboard

Might also consider a box for camping .....

It's no probs with sunroof

the sales pic has one. The feet fit quite close to the edge.

stellablade · Oct 20th, 2003, 07:53 PM

I've found someone at last! Most people seem to be carrying surfboards or roof boxes.

Do you have any pics with the bikes on? What kind of bike carrier do you use? Mont Blanc do a decent one.

Let us know how you get on with the bikes.

Cheers.

Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac

Thanks for your comments guys/gals

I intend to do regular biking, and took two mountain bikes out the other day, it was very stable and didn't cause any marking.

RDMac · Oct 20th, 2003, 10:16 PM

They are fairly cheap mounts, like the Mont Blanc 622 Classic Roof Cycle Carrier but are not branded.

Sorry, no pictures of the bikes on the roof .. yet

However, I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it

AMT · Oct 20th, 2003, 11:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac

I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it

I bet your a bit annoyed then

This is what I'm worried about-- my bike has a very fat and oddly sized frame which I suspect wont work with many bike carriers, which makes it hard to find one-- mail order being out as I would need to try one first

RDMac · Oct 20th, 2003, 11:38 PM

I got the bike mounts for free, so not such a big deal. But will be looking at designs in shops before I order a new mount.

Totally happy with the roof bars though

rfinprc · Oct 21st, 2003, 01:01 AM

It looks like the bars on this are rectangular in x-section, in whih case it might take the Thule bike racks, which can handle fat tubes.

RDMac · Oct 21st, 2003, 06:37 PM

The bar profile is the standard square tube and should take most standard fitments

Old School Jonnie · Oct 22nd, 2003, 02:31 PM

sounds like you need the bike carrier which grips the drop out on the front fork (with the whell removed - obviously). Thule make these and they don't need to grip the frame at all. Very stable, took my downhill MTB to the Alps using one last year.
Try The Roofbox Company, I think they're based in Sedbergh if I reember rightly, if not, they advertise in the back of Mountain Biking UK regularly.

RDMac · Oct 22nd, 2003, 03:47 PM

Thanks for the comments.

I was wondering if the adjustable bar on this one would do the trick .....

Mont Blanc Barracuda Roof Cycle Carrier

£60.00 inc. VAT

But if not I might go for this as suggested, Securely carries bike with front wheel removed ........

Thule Velowise 511 Roof Cycle Carrier

£60.00 inc. VAT

Both a bit expensive though !

Oct 17th, 2003, 04:48 PM	#1
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Pic of my new rack :) Very pleased, it cost £95 UK pounds from http://www.bestwicks.com in Derby. It's really chunky and suits the MINI well http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...2.jpg&d=d.html Can go surfing now ..... only it's a bit cold *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 17th, 2003, 06:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
OctaneGuy MINI2 Sr. & c3 President Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 550 Offline	Hey, nice rack!!! =) Octane Guy c3:Lets Motor for a Worthy Cause ::: Or Find a MINI Motorer near you!

Oct 19th, 2003, 08:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AMT I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack? No, It's a Mont Blanc they have it here for more cash (but it includes locks) ... http://www.skidrive.co.uk/newmini.php3 It's funny, but even more heads turn as I drive with it on !? It makes the MINI a real lifestyle car Here's a pic with bike mounts ... http://www.myfonepics.co.uk/rich/Ind...ent=1066594661 Cheers *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 20th, 2003, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 4,106 Offline	mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Oct 20th, 2003, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minty mont blanc is made by paddy hopkirk Actually Mont Blanc {{ http://www.montblanc.se }} and Pady Hopkirk {{ http://www.paddyhopkirk.co.uk }} are made by JAC PRODUCTS {{ http://www.jacproducts.com/eurohistory.htm }} But yes, all the same company *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

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Oct 19th, 2003, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 467 Offline	I take it that's the Paddy Hopkirk roof-rack?

Oct 19th, 2003, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Good stuff, I think it looks very good. I may invest in one myself (although how pathetic is this-- I worry if I start going on bike trips, I'll end up getting the interior dirty!! ) !!

Oct 20th, 2003, 10:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 4,106 Offline	no need to be like that E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Oct 20th, 2003, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
v8voodoo MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kent, UK. Local Time: 10:50 AM Posts: 203 Offline	Hi, This looks good, no holes needing driling.....!! Anyone know if this is compatible with sunroof equipped cars..? I'm not really botherd if I can't open my roof with it on, but is it ok with the glass etc..? Nige. EB/W Cooper S, leather, 16" x-lites, climate, sunroof, heated seats, MFSW, Alpine CD. Whalen Shifter, Bonnet stripes, tints all round. Normally to be found in the outside lane of the M20.

Oct 20th, 2003, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 05:50 AM Posts: 534 Offline	Nice! Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing.... Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows.... PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.

Oct 20th, 2003, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
stellablade MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 426 Offline	There's been quite a bit of discussion on the Mont Blanc rack on MINI2. Run a search and you should find a few more pics and stuff. It basically clips on to the plastic gutter. I've been considering one for a while (mountain biking), but although it's rated to carry two mountain bikes I've yet to hear from anyone on here who does this regularly. Quote: Originally Posted by SugarBelly Good find, RDMac! Thanks for sharing.... Please do tell us how it fixes to the top without drilling holes when your time allows.... PS. Fine, clean MINI. Smart-lookin' rack. Superb, "52" plate! Lovely 'hood.

Oct 20th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Thanks for your comments guys/gals I doesn't really clip to the gutter. It fits around the gutter and under the door windows - around the frame. I intend to do regular biking, and took two mountain bikes out the other day, it was very stable and didn't cause any marking. It is designed to carry up to 50kg, my bikes are quite light though! Although I really got it for my 7'10 MiniMal surfboard Might also consider a box for camping ..... It's no probs with sunroof the sales pic has one. The feet fit quite close to the edge. *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 20th, 2003, 07:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
stellablade MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 426 Offline	I've found someone at last! Most people seem to be carrying surfboards or roof boxes. Do you have any pics with the bikes on? What kind of bike carrier do you use? Mont Blanc do a decent one. Let us know how you get on with the bikes. Cheers. Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac Thanks for your comments guys/gals I intend to do regular biking, and took two mountain bikes out the other day, it was very stable and didn't cause any marking.

Oct 20th, 2003, 10:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	They are fairly cheap mounts, like the Mont Blanc 622 Classic Roof Cycle Carrier but are not branded. Sorry, no pictures of the bikes on the roof .. yet However, I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 20th, 2003, 11:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
AMT MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 467 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RDMac I just bought my wife a full susspension bike and these will not fit it I bet your a bit annoyed then This is what I'm worried about-- my bike has a very fat and oddly sized frame which I suspect wont work with many bike carriers, which makes it hard to find one-- mail order being out as I would need to try one first

Oct 20th, 2003, 11:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	I got the bike mounts for free, so not such a big deal. But will be looking at designs in shops before I order a new mount. Totally happy with the roof bars though *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 21st, 2003, 01:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
rfinprc wherever you go... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA Local Time: 06:50 AM Posts: 1,457 Offline	It looks like the bars on this are rectangular in x-section, in whih case it might take the Thule bike racks, which can handle fat tubes.

Oct 21st, 2003, 06:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	The bar profile is the standard square tube and should take most standard fitments *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

Oct 22nd, 2003, 02:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
Old School Jonnie MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: holmfirth. Huddersfi Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 381 Offline	sounds like you need the bike carrier which grips the drop out on the front fork (with the whell removed - obviously). Thule make these and they don't need to grip the frame at all. Very stable, took my downhill MTB to the Alps using one last year. Try The Roofbox Company, I think they're based in Sedbergh if I reember rightly, if not, they advertise in the back of Mountain Biking UK regularly. Hyper Blue/Black Cooper. Side skirts/Aero grill, Milltek, chrome bitz and a scary roof graphic. A SKATEBOARD IS FOR LIFE NOT JUST FOR CHRISTMAS

Oct 22nd, 2003, 03:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
RDMac MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Derby UK Local Time: 11:50 AM Posts: 142 Offline	Thanks for the comments. I was wondering if the adjustable bar on this one would do the trick ..... Mont Blanc Barracuda Roof Cycle Carrier £60.00 inc. VAT But if not I might go for this as suggested, Securely carries bike with front wheel removed ........ Thule Velowise 511 Roof Cycle Carrier £60.00 inc. VAT Both a bit expensive though ! *MCS, DS/B, 17's, Skirts, Xenons, fogs, Privacy, White lights, Leather, Climate, Heated screen, 6 CD, Multi S/Wheel, Cruise, DSC, OBC, head bags ... think that's about it* My classic Mini site: www.minitalk.co.uk

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