Davidson wrote:

> > Yes, I lust over the Paulchen Bike Racks.... But including tax and
> shipping
> > I figure it will cost $350 U.S. or more!!! That's a lot of money for a
> bike

I added up the Yakima rack parts prices for two bikes and ski holder to
be
mounted on the rear hatch like some listmembers have done and it comes
to
$434.00. Ouch!  That's with the $50/bike attachment (9mm std bike mount)
not
the Steelheads which are $82.50 each.  Am I doing something wrong, I
hope?

(4)     Qtowers    #0105                     $95
(1)    Pair round bars    #0410               33
(6)    Lock cores                             42
(4)    Qclips                                 37    (I'm not sure what
these do but they were recommended by john silverman
<jsilver@MAIL.AROS.NET>)
(2)    9mm std bike mounts                   100
(2)    Wheel forks                            42
(1)     Button Down 6 Ski caddy               85
TOTAL                                        $434

They also have a nice Tandem carrier for only $285.  All prices are from
bikeusa.com webcatalog.

I think the Paulchen may be less or equivalent even with ski
accessories.  I'm
still waiting for a quote from listmember Steve Lashley who can import
the
Paulchen and Fiamma brands.  Are you still there Steve?  Let's get some
economies of scale going with a big order, folks.
--
Regards,
David Bogle
Brooklyn
'87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia
'72 Campmobile 2.0L (For Sale: http://www.bway.net/~bogle )