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• Re: PVC Hatch Support
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:41:24 -0600
  ...The PVC struts might > help with a bike's weight but I have not explored this yet. > > Stephen > > --- On *Sat, 12/22/12, JRodgers...
• Sunday drive: Big Vanagon population
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:11:48 -0700
  ...At the bike race there were three of us, two GLs and me and I had lots of admiring comments from other bikers...Many...
• tail gate hatch question
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:48:19 -0500
  ...Does anybody get a little concern when they install a hatch bike rack with bikes loaded down bearing weight on the pins or busting...
• 83 westy where to place bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 19:42:28 +0000
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• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:08:43 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 05:38:20 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• FW: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:05:32 -0600
  ...Let's see human powered Racing bikes Colnago Ovalmaster full campy record Bianchi Reparto Corsa Mega, steel is real, Retro Campy Ciocc SLX fixed...
• Re: Ken et al... Has anyone discussed a Fiamma bike carrier group dea l?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:45:54 EST
  ...The bike carrier on the Fiamma is more of a Yakima-style, with the trough that the bike fits into, whereas the Paulchen uses...
• FS: hoop style bumper mount bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:32:54 -0400
  ...https://asheville.craigslist.org/bop/d/old-school-bumper-mount-bike/6620674405.html It has one strap with it that has a rubber coated...
• Re: Fryday biker
  Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
  Sat, 10 May 2003 10:25:30 -0700
  ...Fryday biker I'll say one thing for that guy: He's got balls. Jeff ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
• Bike rack - ball hitch mount recommendations.
  Historical mailing list - Spinoso, Tom
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 08:58:20 -0500
  ...I would like to carry 2 bikes. Does anyone have any experience or recommendation on a brand or model that they have used or...
• Re: Vans in the hood
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:39:45 -0600
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=380923&highlight=mystery+machine --- On *Fri, 10/21/11, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>* wrote...
• Re: Bike Rack (Again)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:37:11 -0400
  ...Now, the >question is, how much weight can I load onto the tailgate of my 85 Westy? >The bike weighs 79 lbs (about 60...
• RE: Paulchen racks
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Wed, 21 May 1997 06:46:50 -0700
  ...Paulchen racks > >Hi everyone, just thought that I would mention there is a company here in >the UK that does some excellent bike racks...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 19:56:55 -0500
  ...I've used a few different brands on my bikes and find cateye's to be the best for what it's worth. JFF...
• Who is radio code contact?
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 10:52:52 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• A rack to carry 2 bikes, 1 gas can and a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 13:46:02 -0600
  ...He needs to carry a 5 gallon gas can, 2 bikes and a spare tire. The rack fits on the back door of the...
• Re: Wasserbiker? :)
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:40:55 -0400
  >That's aircooled bug motor in Brazilian "monster bike". Not only the engine, it used the beetle transmission! I read a review of this...
• Moab Info link
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:49:47 -0700
  ...The Moab Bike Patrol is a volunteer group that helps folks who need it while out on the trails. The "site" isn't complete...
• Anyone using a king Joe Pro bikerack
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 13:53:38 -0500
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• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:13:54 -0500
  ...It is the SportRack bike > Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very > economical and quality built carrier. I...
• Re: Canyon de Chelly and syncro???
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 22:46:20 +0100
  ...but with our mountain bikes!! It was quite an adventure. One that I CANNOT recommend to anybody else... ever! (It basically sucked). The ride...
• Paulchen Bike Rack Locks for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:30:01 EDT
  I have 3 sets of frame lock kits for the Paulchen bike racks. The kits contain a brass German lock, 2 keys, plastic lock...
• Re: Vanagons & Motorcycles-Camping Event???
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 25 Dec 2006 13:12:10 -0500
  ...One reason I bought my Vanagon was that I've always wanted to > trailer my bike along on camp outs (I have an '81...
• SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 May 2000 06:45:13 EDT
  ...It is the SportRack bike Carrier made here in Quebec, Canada. The SportRack bike rack is a very economical and quality built carrier. I...
• Re: Green Vanagons Was: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:37:39 -0700
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 6/26/2007 4:23 PM neil wrote: > Hey I've seen guys riding bikes with...
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:57:50 -0700
  ...I know that I saw a modification >to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. >It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 12:53:52 -0600 (CST)
  I wouldn't recommend either the roof mounting sort or the front mounting....why subject your bikes to bugs, flying rocks, etc. when you...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Blue Ridge CycleWorks
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:24:55 -0500
  ...I believe it is the 395 foot pack.Thule sells all their stuff modular, so you buy the feet, loadbars, bikes holders, etc. that...
• re "Eurovan Can't Get Hitched"
  Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
  Fri, 23 May 1997 00:13:22 -0700
  > >We have a friend that needs a bike rack for a 1997 Eurovan for a cross >country trip. He was told in Phoenix that...
• Re: Best Hatch Struts???
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 2 Oct 1998 08:30:15 -0700
  ...With only one piece of pipe in place it held up my hatch along with a hatch mounted bike rack and 3 bikes!!! Truly...
• Re: ladder advice
  Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:19:39 -0700
  ...I used it to carry bikes during camping trips and mountain bike rides. Jim 1991 Syncro Westy On 5/15/06, Jason Willenbrock <pooncerelli...
• Re: Magnetic Tachs - bicycle to vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2003 08:18:40 -0800
  ...this feature is the only function of a cyclometer that will serve as a tach, as it measures rotational speed at the bike's...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:27:23 -0500
  ...It > mounts on a rear 2" reciver hitch locks and carries four bikes. Best > of all it swings out of the way even fully...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:19:02 -0500
  ...I already had an extra set of Yakima bike rails, so it was perfect for me (got the hatch rack with fold down shelf...
• Re: Frame mount receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:32:25 +0000
  ...bike and I was thinking about getting a trailer >>> hitch mounted bike rack for the van to be able to take the bikes with...
• Overhead clearance (was:Thule roof rack for GL (non-poptop))
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 10:43:40 -0400
  Karl Bloss wrote: > ... >One concern I would have with a rooftop bike rack is the clearance. >I don't want to be flying down...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:18:44 -0400
  ...I drive my westy or my bike to work, i still how 2 years of loan on this one, i can't sell it...
• 4 bikes? why not 6
  Historical mailing list - Bjorn Ratjen
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 18:22:05 -0700
  ...I could put some more on the roof with a Thule bike carrier ..... Bj�rn Bj�rn Ratjen Mill Bay, B.C. 1987 Vanagon...
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:16:59 -0400
  ...Have a look: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/AwningProject# > > Stephen > > > >
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 10:22:07 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=292540&highlight=bike Neil. On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 10:06 AM, Roger VanTill...
• Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:07:24 -0700
  ...Simple roof (not bike) -rack... > Good morning All, > Does anyone know where and maybe how much I can get a "simple" roof-rack? > When...
• Re: 2-inch receiver hitch is the bomb for adding receiver racks, bike carriers etc
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 21:34:01 -0600
  ...receiver box you can add cool items such as reciever racks, bike > carriers and so on......just be sure that the shop that custom...
• D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 10:57:59 -1000
  ...bike (pre Ross sell-out) VW Camper rentals in Hawaii http://www.imua-tour.com Guided surfing and mountain bike tours
• Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:40:05 -0700
  ...You can also mount one of the Xport mount onto a board about the width of your handle bars, and just stand the bike...
• Re: Frydaye - Chinese VW Jetta gets flattened......
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:05:42 -0700
  ...This is precisely why I advocate 'bike only' corridors in Portland, which BTW is a very bike conscious city. I can't speak for...
• Re: HF Specials
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:47:04 -0400
  ...My newest bike is 11 years old and cost $300. Most of my bikes I got from friends or out of the trash for...
• Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 14 May 2007 06:02:38 -0700
  ...But tandem bikes are an altogether different matter -- I know I haven't beaten this horse to death. The Draftmaster that Stephen pointed out...
• Re: Trip Report. I-5 Portland to So Cal.
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Fri, 4 Jan 2013 23:16:58 -0500
  ...Sounds like a great trip though Don, I'd love to join you on one of these and to bring a bike along. I...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:44:51 -0600
  ...Well, I still remember my sore butt and numb fingers !!! ;o) > There was a custom bike named Dave something or other > Made in the...
• Paulchen bike rack info needed
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:54:13 -0400
  About 15 years ago I purchased a Paulchen rear hatch rack but I didn't buy the bike mounting adapter brackets. Does anyone have...
• Re: [F] EV GT? (was vw's for sale)
  Historical mailing list
  26 Apr 1996 19:39:48 GMT
  ...A EuroVan GT is the current EV that comes w/ a team issue GT bike and rack, didn't you know?... :-) Norman '93 EV...
• Re: "Blue light" incidents..NVC..
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:32:37 -0800
  Remember these stories the next a car does something stupid when you're on a bike. In other words, stupid works both ways... Cheers...
• Re: EV's are amazing.
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 15:15:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...Bikes? The thing some here have said about the hitch mount bike rack sounds interesting to me. I have a receiver hitch on my...
• Phony Ebay Offers on Paulchen Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:05:06 -0500
  Hi, A couple of days ago I bid on a Paulchen bike rack for a Vanagon on Ebay (item 220081206053). Needless to say, but...
• Re: washable seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:50:03 -0600
  ...washable? > > Don, What do you use after a bike ride? My own treatment for this (bike rides) is to take a change of clothing...
• Re: Vanagons in the Northwest
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 16 Apr 2011 11:00:46 -0600
  ...Well, I still remember my sore butt and numb fingers !!! ;o) There was a custom bike named Dave something or other Made in the...
• Re: Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 13 May 2013 14:14:03 -0400
  ...I can get > this Hollywood rack for $60 through Amazon - will hold 3 bikes. > > Have any of you used these before? > > http://hollywoodracks.com...
• Re: stranded
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 29 Sep 1994 12:45:35 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I'm still in the bike biz, but I leave the Phil Wood green stuff for the bike. -- Gerry Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn...
• Re: Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 01:26:15 +0000
  Hi Shawn, I've got one of those Yakima "Mighty Joe" hatch racks w/straps which carries three bikes, and it has big rubber...