I haven't priced Yakima Racks in a few years, but I do remember that the
prices then really hurt.
If we could get a much better price on the Paulchen I might go for it.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
Lake Tahoe

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> From: David Bogle <bogle@bway.net>
> To: Davidson <wdavidson@JPS.NET>
> Cc: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Bike rack over luggage rack
> Date: Friday, December 04, 1998 11:15 AM
>
> 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 )
>
>