I use a bike rack that works the same way as the Hollywood rack and
haven't had any problems carrying 2 bikes with it.

I have thought about replacing the straps with custom tubing but haven't
gotten beyond the consideration stage ... probably because it works the
way it is.  Maybe when the straps start to wear out .... Hmmmmm

Mike

Chris Renz wrote:
> A decent rack for your bike *can* be cheap and plenty reliable. Too many
> VW'ers get all into finding some complicated overengineered device for
> everything, but bike racks can be very simple.
>
> Personally, I went to my local GoodWill and bought a Hollywood rack for
> $9 and it works great!
>
> I had bought a brand new one for my old baywindow years back and loved
> it as it doesnt get in the way of the engine access door (was more of an
> issue with the baywindow bus.)
>
> http://www.orsracksdirect.com/hollywood-racks-f1.html
>
> The URL above shows the one ive used for years now and its never let me
> down.  $58 brand spanking new and this is only the first website I could
> find with this item, you may be able to get it for even less elsewhere.
>
>
>
> Keith Pike wrote:
>
>> Biking  season is   short here in Newfoundland, and there are  hills
>> galore;
>> but I have  hauled my bike (inside) to Bus-Fusion and P.E.I. and  used it
>> lots .
>> A bit of a  pain to carry inside, and  expensive to   go with racks;  But
>> last night  I saw a  beautiful 6-speed, 20 inch wheel; folding
>> bicycle  at
>> Wal-Mart  for  $149.95 CAD. I think I can make a bag out of a  cheap tarp
>> and carry it on top  in the  luggage  rack.  That may be a cheap way out?
>> Kappy
>> 88-89 Westies
>>
>>
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