Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 22:50:40 -0400 From: Four Weis <mweinopsamcom> Subject: Re: Saab 9.5 Bike Rack
I use a rear mount rack on my 900 as well as a roof rack. I have to say that the roof rack can be just as dangerous if the object falls off. I have been hauling canoes and kayaks for over 20 years and seen many fall off. I use 6 different ropes to tie a canoe on the rack. At least four would have to break before the canoe would come off. With that said, I also have a 245. I can put three mountain bikes in the back without folding the rear seat down. Unfortunately, the 9-5 wagon is smaller than the 245, so this is not an option. Also don't try going in a covered parking garage with bikes on a roof rack - that would entertain the people watching the video cameras. danny wrote: > At risk of personal attack again, I'll say what I've always said: I don't > know what type of carrier you are considering, but put bikes on roof racks, > not rear mounted carriers. I know of at least one serious accident where a > pedestrian was impaled by a reversing car with a bike rack, and of more than > one instance of a motorcyclist (of which I'm one, in addition to the Saab > 9000) being killed due to the way bikes are carried on the rear of > vehicles. It makes a complete folly of the idea that modern cars > (especially Saab) are safer, both for their occupants and anyone around > them. Not to mention the Illegality of the ones I usually see, where the > rear lights and number plates are completely obstructed. Sorry, but it's a > personal thing with me, one of the fatalities was a colleague. > > Regards, > Danny > > http://www.gaggia-espresso.com (a purely hobby site) > swap Z for above characters in email address to reply > > Michael Glover wrote: > > > I need a bike rack for my 9.5 Saloon. It must hold 2 adult bikes and one > > child bike. > > > > Any advice regarding type and brand would be helpful. > > > > Mike Glover > > Leicester U.K. > > Saab 9.5 / Saab 9000 > > --
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