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• Folding bike rack... (link attached this time)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:56:52 -0400
  ...I was able to fold the rack down and open the rear hatch without removing the bike, a real help when breaking camp and...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 06:53:40 -0400
  Just a note to let everyone know about the inexpensive bike rack available through Canadian Tire stores. Made for rear hatch attachment, from steel...
• Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:51:08 -0400
  Just got the Bike Nashbar catalog, and they have a three bike rack that is supposed to attach to most any vehicle, including vans...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 09:46:29 CDT
  ...said you wanted to carry only two bikes per rack (except for roof rack) ... otherwise too heavy. since i don't ride a bike...
• Fiamma Bike Rack - My impressions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 10:18:37 -0700
  My impression is - THIS THING ROCKS! After 4 years of either carrying the bikes inside, using some crappy strap-on rack that damages 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...
• Re: Bike Racks For Front and Rear
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:26:11 -0500
  ...The bikes were outboard of the luggage rack which remained fully accessible and usable. - About a year ago I was lucky to find a...
• Re: bike racks.. Any home made solutions?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 14 May 1998 12:09:51 -0700
  ...Basically it is an adaptation of the Paulchen rack idea that bikes stand in tracks. So I had a fold down rack with bike...
• bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:41:49 -0700
  ...I would like to make a bike rack and mount it above the luggage rack. I may have to have my bike stick out...
• Re: re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:11:57 -0500
  I picked up an old Schwinn bumper mount bike rack at a garage sale a few years ago. It works great on the front...
• Re: bike carrier 2
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 13:03:11 -0500
  Try this link for a front bike rack: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/front/front.htm Don in Reidsville, NC 1987 Vanagon...
• Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 94 12:50:57 PDT
  Speaking of bike racks...I have a 4 bike rack that attaches to a trailer hitch receiver, BUT I haven't found a trailer...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 18:15:39 -0500
  ...look at performancebike.com and bikenashbar.com for lots of bike racks Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85 Westy...
• Re: bike racks and stickers
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:32:01 -0800
  ...I love the ease with which I can stick the bikes on the back of the rack and go. Plus, the rack doubles as...
• bike rack in rear hitch
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 04:55:56 -0800
  doesn't using a bike rack that fits in a rear hitch obscure the licence plate?? how could these things be legal??
• RE: Bike Rack for a Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jul 1994 16:17:12 -0600 (CST)
  ...t leave strap mounted racks with bikes unattended on the van even if the bikes are locked to the rack...would-be thieves may...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:51:45 -0400
  >Anyone else carried 4 bikes on a Vanagon? I have carried 4 bikes on my Paulchen rack many times with no ill effects to...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 23:53:25 EDT
  ...I've ignored it before thinking "I don't need a bike rack" but now realizing that I want to get a bike update...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:26:54 -0600
  ...We use a Yakima rack mounted on the back hatch, so that the bikes hang vertical. You need the Q41 clips, if I recall...
• Re: front bumper mounted bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:32:15 -0700
  ...a prong for two bikes up just below the windshield. > I don't like having my bikes on a rack mounted onto the rear...
• Hollywood Bike Racks - Any Experience?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 13 May 2013 14:06:20 -0400
  ...The Hollywood Express model bike racks. According to their fit chart they will fit a Vanagon and they get decent reviews - This isn't...
• Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:30:17 -0700
  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: front bumper mounted bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:46:37 -0700
  ...front bumper mounted bike rack I hope someone might know where to look for one of those front bumper mounted bike racks you see...
• Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
  Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:01:21 -0500
  I use Dennis's hitch with a bike rack (the type that swings out). This is actually a great solution for me. I can...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 21:37:25 -0500
  ...bikes up = there at first, but once you get the hang of it (and a step ladder) it's = easy. Also the rack cost...
• Bike Rack
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Jul 1995 21:48:18 -0500
  ...The work around is to pull the middle seats ('93 EV MV) & put the bikes inside. Roof racks clamp on, no drilling. I find...
• Wanted: Used Paulchen bike rack
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sat, 14 Nov 1998 12:22:43 -0800
  If anyone has a used Paulchen Bike Rack they would like to sell at a reasonable price please let me know. Thanks Bill
• Front end mounted Bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Gary Liess
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 12:38:31 -0700
  I'm looking for a front end bike rack, does anyone have any ideas of suppliers? Thanks Gary 82 1.9 TD vegivan
• Re: Looking for a new bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 1 Apr 2022 12:51:15 -0700
  Dear Rack of Bikes Have you considered OWL https://youtu.be/aQxh-C-w9DU i know the video shows Sprinter - Modify :) On Fri, Apr...
• Re: re. Paulchen rack, carrying a tandem bike
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 16 May 2006 08:02:38 -0400
  ...Paulchen rack, carrying a tandem bike > > > > > Hello, > > > > > > The wife and I have a tandem bike and the kids have their own mountain > > > bikes. Do...
• Re: Bike/luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:02:11 -0400
  ...Bike/luggage rack >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I remember a posting about a bike rack that fit over the rear hatch which >could...
• Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 07:53:08 -0800
  I looked at the picture of the bike rack. I'm pretty sure it is a Yakima rack. It looks like the attachment points...
• 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: bike racks (was: Work Estimate...)
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:57:36 -0400
  ...bike racks (was: Work Estimate...) I have a Paulchen rear door-mounted bike rack for two bikes. I Keep it in my garage until...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 23:04:51 -0800
  ...That has to be one of the least practical bikes not to ride. Or just get a SWB 'bent and use a standard rack...
• Re: Four Bicycle Carrier VW T2 Trotter in Reimo 2000 Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 13 Oct 2000 15:27:24 EDT
  ...I only had it setup to hold 2 bikes. I now offer the Fiamma racks, which hold up to 3 bikes, (4 for the...
• Front end Bike Rack!
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:44 -0700
  HI Vanafiends, Can some of you that have front end bike racks send me some pictures of how you made them. thanks so much...
• 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...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 15:49:07 -0300 (ADT)
  >Apparently the bike rack I was inquiring about is made by Paulchen. It is made in Germany; not Got a close-up look at...
• Re: Bike rack
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 14:11:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Bauer 2 Bike Revolution: $250 Rack Lock: $16 Anti-sway bar and bumpers $20 2-bike extension $ $60. We carried three bikes up to...
• Re: Bike rack
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jul 1997 00:17:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...It's a swing-away hitch-receiver rack that comes as 2-bike rack, with a +2-bike extension. It is very solid, and...
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
  24 Apr 1996 16:09:10 -0700
  ...Time:3:59 PM OFFICE MEMO Bike Racks Date:4/24/96 Hi all I don't know if this has been covered to...
• bicycle rack wanted
  Historical mailing list - Paul Seabrook
  Fri, 14 May 1999 08:45:00 -0700
  I've seen Vanagons with an obviously purpose made for the vehicle bike rack attached to the tailgate all the time. The bike carrier...
• Re: bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:01:55 -0400
  ...If you want to haul > heavy bikes > around the convenience and security of a decent hitch rack will pay > for > itself by not damaging...
• Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 00:55:11 EST
  ...I also posted the current list prices for these racks as well as several other bike racks currently available for EVs and Vanagons. The...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 01:32:52 -0400
  ...We just took two adult bikes and a child's bike on our rack on a camping trip to San Diego last weekend. Held...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 5 Mar 2005 07:30:11 -0800
  > Kinda curious if anybody has run across a bike rack that can > fit a recumbent > (7' bike roughly) I have roof rack on my...
• bike racks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:10:42 -0400 (EDT)
  ...neatest bike setup's I've seen is a trailer hitch monted on the front of the van with the hitch monted rack there...
• bike racks?
  Historical mailing list - Cameron Hunziker
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 11:30:35 -0700
  ...pop-top, and I'll be damned if I can find a good, reasonably priced (under $300) bike rack- anyone have suggestions? Thanks- Cameron
• Re: fiamma bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:50:09 -0800
  Martin, Would you be so kind as to answer these questions about the Fiamma racks? 1. Three bikes? I thought I saw only two...
• Re: Front Receiver Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 12:35:58 -0400
  I built a set of front and a set of rear bike racks for an 84 GL that I had. Each would hold 2...
• Actual weight limit for back hatch?
  Historical mailing list - James Sperl
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:47:22 -0600
  ...Does anyone know for sure if the back hatch cannot hold the weight of 4 bikes plus rack weight. My plan once I get...
• Re: Front end mounted Bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:11:04 -0400
  ...rack/front/front.htm Chris On 9/26/05, Gary Liess <joyluck@sonic.net> wrote: > I'm looking for a front end bike rack...
• Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:52:51 -0600
  ...So I was hoping to find some info/ideas about a bike rack where the bikes sit horizontally. Hope that makes sense. I guess...
• My trip and a bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Leaf
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 18:30:41 -0400
  ...If only I had a bike in all those wonderful places I've visited... So, does anyone have a (preferably used) bike rack for...
• Re: bike rack for breadloafs (maybe vanagons too)
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Wed, 21 Aug 1996 12:44:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...i am very pleased with it. > the bikes are very secure, and the rack is all but invisible (really!) > when the bikes are not...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:23:48 -0600
  ...My old '74 Westy had a rack on the front. The bug splatter was so nasty that I would never consider carrying bikes on...
• Re: Front mounted bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 16:49:29 +0000
  ...I've used a Thule hitch-type bike rack on the front once and noticed no difference in feel, handling, nothing at all. When...
• Re: bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:21:17 +0000
  The trouble I have with a rack on the back hatch is the dust accumulation. The van pulls everything right onto my bike and...
• Re: front bumper mounted bike rack
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:52:15 -0700
  ...front bumper mounted bike rack There used to be one on the market called Hoop Supremacy, I think by Graber.� Probably long out of...