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  • FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Thu, 29 Mar 2001 16:27:14 -0800
    I have a new Paulchen Economy Class Bike mounting kit for sale... This is not the rack itself. With Paulchen you buy the rack...
  • Re: New Bike Rack available
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:57:15 -0400
    >ad for a "RAKAWEST" bike rack. This rack connects to the right end of the >rear bumper in a manner not readily discernible from...
  • FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 12 Oct 2001 07:20:17 -0700
    I have a new Paulchen Economy Class Bike mounting kit for sale... This is not the rack itself. With Paulchen you buy the rack...
  • FS: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 19:44:10 -0800
    I have a new Paulchen Economy Class Bike mounting kit for sale... This is not the rack itself. With Paulchen you buy the rack...
  • Fw: Paulchen Economy Class Bike Kit
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 27 Jun 2003 14:02:31 -0700
    > I have a new Paulchen Economy Class Bike mounting kit for sale... > > This is not the rack itself. With Paulchen you buy the rack...
  • Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Fri, 4 Dec 1998 16:13:57 -0800
    ...Bike rack over luggage rack > > > > Davidson wrote: > > > > > > Yes, I lust over the Paulchen Bike Racks.... But including tax and > > > > > shipping > > > > I figure it will...
  • Re: Bike Racks For Front and Rear
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 09:07:19 -0500
    ...Bike Racks For Front and Rear > > Jason and the List: > > Try Performance Bicycles at www.performancebike.com or > Bike Nashbar at www.bikenashbar.com...
  • Re: swing away tire carrier
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 19:00:50 -0500
    > Have you ever tried making a front bike rack? > I've looked thru the archives for this, only thing I found that looked at...
  • Fiamma Bike Racks on Sale, New Tents from Germany
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 20:18:10 EDT
    Now until the end of the month I'm offering 10% off the purchase of any Fiamma bike rack or accessories when purchased using...
  • Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 10:14:05 -0800
    I made a bike attachment for my Vanagon. It replaces the stock hatch hinge....i.e. you could do two bikes. The design (proprietary...
  • Frame mount receiver hitch
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 26 Aug 2017 22:38:08 -0400
    Hi all, My wife just got a new bike and I was thinking about getting a trailer hitch mounted bike rack for the van...
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:46:15 -0700
    ...We are not serious bikers. Up to > now, have traveled with 2 bikes inside the Vanagon > (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded...
  • Re: Bike carriers
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Sun, 16 Jan 2005 12:29:24 -0500
    ...Go to www.bikenashbar.com and / or www.performancebike.com and look around. There you will find lots of moderately priced trunk mount bikeracks...
  • Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 11:40:48 -0600
    ...I have a 2 bike Fiamma rack on my '74 Westy. I can put 2 adult bikes on the back and 2 kids bike...
  • Paulchen Bike Rack
    Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 19:49:05 -0500
    Does anyone have a good used Paulchen Bike rack for sale? The one with the "Trombone" style wheel holders. Looking for a 4 bike...
  • Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 07:59:30 -0700
    http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87syncrowestfaliatiico.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=522 You can see the Yakima bike rack mounted on the back of my...
  • Re: Paulchen racks and bikes
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 22:31:18 EDT
    ...The holders for the wheels are adjustable to your bike and the frame is held with a clamp. Steve Lashley '74 Campmobile '93 EV...
  • Re: bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:57:36 -0400
    ...Work Estimate...) I have a Paulchen rear door-mounted bike rack for two bikes. I Keep it in my garage until I get tired...
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 14:52:23 -0400
    >I'm interested in a fold-away, inexpensive (under $75.00) bike rack capable of carrying 3 bikes. I don't need >anything expensive...
  • re. Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 12:35:02 -0700
    >Howdy Volks, >Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack that can fit a >recumbent >(7' bike roughly) >Preferably a non roof...
  • Re: fiamma bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 11:15:40 -0800
    ...re-fiamma bike rack I've got one. Well made, lightweight and carries 3 bikes with confidence. Martin Scotland > anyone on the list have...
  • Re: bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Charles Michuax
    Thu, 14 May 1998 10:10:06 -0000
    Tony, I use a similar setup as you saw at the bike event. I use Thule tales to mount over the pop top in...
  • Re: Bike carrier
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 19 Jan 2005 11:25:32 -0500
    ...It swings down with bikes on it so I can open the rear hatch. Here's a pic of the rack down: http://www...
  • Re: Yakima bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
    Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:29:32 -0500
    We use a similar rear "universal webbing mount" bike rack and have used it to carry two adult bikes, a child's bike, and...
  • Paulchen Racks?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Cappellini
    Sun, 14 May 2006 15:24:43 -0700
    Hello, The wife and I have a tandem bike and the kids have their own mountain bikes. Do you think a Paulchen Rack would...
  • Re: Bike Rack--Thule Speedway 2
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:00:42 -0900
    ...I've had 4 bikes on it. > > The towers and bars are for sale if you're interested. $75.00 > plus shipping. No bike...
  • Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Fri, 4 Dec 1998 14:31:12 -0500
    Davidson wrote: > > Yes, I lust over the Paulchen Bike Racks.... But including tax and > shipping > > I figure it will cost $350 U.S. or...
  • Paulchen Bike Racks are Wunderbar!
    Historical mailing list - Richard OHalloran
    Sun, 23 Apr 2000 00:32:27 -0700
    I just recently received my Paulchen bike rack from Steve Lashley at http://www.eurocampers.com/ and I am really pleased with it. And...
  • Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Jul 1994 15:36:18 -0400 (EDT)
    Funny story about bike racks on back of Vans... My way younger brother saved his money and bought a very nice ($$$) mountain bike. The...
  • Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:55:42 -0400
    ...We are not serious bikers. Up to now, have traveled with 2 bikes >inside the Vanagon (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded...
  • Re: Bike Racks-which one is best?
    Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 13:42:45 -0700
    ...I think it is a great bike for people who don't really want to be riding a bike--at least not as their...
  • Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Fri, 4 Dec 1998 18:45:50 -0500
    ...Bike rack over luggage rack > > Davidson wrote: > > > > Yes, I lust over the Paulchen Bike Racks.... But including tax and > > > shipping > > > I figure it will...
  • Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
    ...I'd be interested to see a similar comparison of bike on rear rack on a Vanagon (ideally a westfalia), with the bike attached...
  • Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:42:19 -0700
    ...zero bikes and one bike. Best would be that the hatch stays up with one bike on it, and doesn't fly open too...
  • bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Tue, 3 Sep 2019 21:27:09 -0400
    I have a Paulchen rear door-mounted bike rack for two bikes. I Keep it in my garage until I get tired of the...
  • NVC No spoiler, but how bout a roof rack w/ bike carrier?
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:03:54 -0700
    Sorry, I can't help you with the spoiler, but do you know anyone who might want a full roof rack and bike carrier...
  • FS: Paulchen Rack Attachments
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 27 Aug 2001 09:54:34 -0700
    I have a new Paulchen Economy Class Bike mounting kit for sale... This is not the rack itself. With Paulchen you buy the rack...
  • bike rack stuff
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth W. Wyatt
    Thu, 24 Apr 1997 18:33:24 -0400
    ...The bike chains don't even hit the seat and get grease all over it. This has worked very well for me, the bikes...
  • Re: Bicycles - What's the best way to secure them inside?
    Historical mailing list - Kim G
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 12:48:52 -0500
    I always have bikes in my van. BMX bikes, yep 20 inchers, flipped upside down in the "way back" behind the back seat and...
  • VW Trek Mt. Bike 4 sale now$$
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:37:57 -0400
    Hey folks, I was looking to trade this bike for an interior, but I have had a few requests to sell outright so here...
  • Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
    Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 00:22:25 -0400
    >Don't you need some kind of rail for each bike? Did you buy a fourth rail? I purchased my Paulchen rack used via...
  • Folding bike rack... (link attached this time)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:56:52 -0400
    ...We are not serious bikers. Up to now, have traveled with 2 bikes >inside the Vanagon (90 Multivan) but 3 would be too crowded...
  • Re: Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Thu, 24 Jul 2003 10:31:01 EDT
    ...The bikes will be dirty either way, but up front the thrown-up stones and tire chunks will damage your bike as well as...
  • Re: Bike carrier
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:21:43 -0500
    Hi Jeff, I use a simple chain lock that loops through the bikes and around the rack. You'd have to remove the rack...
  • Bumper Mount Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Apr 1997 23:06:39 -0400 (EDT)
    Has anyone had any experience with the bumper mount bike racks? I see JCW sells them for around $38. I have thought about recomending...
  • Re: (Wives) Ultimate tool box?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 08:58:53 -0700
    ...The image of bikers has given them a bad > name, as > > well as a few bikers that are just rotten people, but as a...
  • Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
    Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:01:22 -0800
    ...Harvey wrote: > I made a bike attachment for my Vanagon. It replaces the stock hatch > hinge....i.e. you could do two bikes. The...
  • Bike rack
    Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
    Mon, 07 Jul 1997 15:27:04 -0400
    Hello all, I'm shopping around for a bike rack for an '84 Westy and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Ideally I...
  • Bike carrier
    Historical mailing list - tunajuice
    Sat, 15 Jan 2005 09:00:37 -0800
    Is there a list consensus (like there's ever been consensus on anything) on how and which bike rack works well on a vanagon...
  • Re: Bike Racks
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:23:48 -0600
    ...The > bikes will be dirty either way, but up front the thrown-up stones and tire > chunks will damage your bike as well as...
  • Trailer hitch and bikes
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 5 Sep 2023 21:56:16 -0500
    ...Kids bikes are getting bigger and I’m now needing to carry four bikes on the back. I have a trailer hitch on the...
  • Bike Mag. '91 Westy Photo
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:10:42 -0600
    In the July issue of Bike Mag. there is a great photo of a '91 Westy on page 21 which opens a feature article...
  • Re: Second Westy - pix...finally...maybe
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:50:39 -0700
    Third time is the charm: � https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/September122013?authkey=Gv1sRgCKedwaGPj8_ZqQE# ________________________________ From: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Front mount bike rack?
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Tue, 12 May 1998 11:02:46 -0500
    ...Carries two bikes and we use it on our Caravan. I've seeen cheap 2 bike temporary carriers at bike shops that use clamp...
  • Re: Bike Rack question
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Mon, 5 May 2014 09:39:00 -0700
    I had the same need to carry 4 bikes. For years I tried to be cheap and carried two on the strap bike rack...
  • Re: Looking for a new bike rack
    Historical mailing list - moritz schmid
    Sun, 3 Apr 2022 21:26:43 -0400
    I have a Paulchen and like it but find it is a bit limited when trying to load larger mountain bikes/fat bike tires...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Jan 2000
    Historical mailing list - Todd Crosland
    Thu, 6 Jan 2000 22:17:29 -0700
    ...Bike racks for 2" receiver > > We need a bike rack and want to get one that fits a 2" receiver. If anyone > has recommendations...
  • Re: Racks for Tandem Bikes?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 14 May 2007 22:10:17 -0700
    ...When I travel alone, I sometimes put my single bike inside, but if the two of us are traveling, two bikes inside becomes a...
  • Bikes and VW busses. was: Vanagon emissions
    Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
    Sun, 4 Oct 2009 09:32:05 -0700
    ...Just bike the last part and turn a 15min walk into a 5min bike ride. An adults bike is easiest to put in a...
  • Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 18:11:23 -0500
    ...Mine was made by Graber, I think for about $50 from bike nashbar. Officially holds 2 bikes, but could probably hold 3. Here's...