Roomster bike storage

Turbonaut · 08-01-2007, 15:52

Afternoon.

Haven't posted on here for a couple of millenia, since the wife's Fabia vRS has proven to be 100% reliable despite being caned throughout most of Europe this summer.

Anyhoo - I will soon be in the market for a new car myself and my main priority is the regular conveyance of a couple of mountain bikes about the country. As far as I can tell the Roomster is the only car (as opposed to a converted van like a Berlingo) that will swallow a couple in the back and even has an attachment specifically for this purpose. Question is - has anyone tried this? Is it as easy as it looks or is the reality something like a 2 hr job to get a bike in or out and anything bigger than a BMX will be a squeeze?

Must admit, having seen the Roomster in the flesh, I am rather taken with it. The front side windows are very Koenigsegg

pinkskud · 08-01-2007, 20:44

hi. i have a felicia hatch, and i can (without rear seats. they went out long ago) fit two full on downhill rigs in the back
flip them upsidedown, whip the wheels out and shuv them in forks first. the wheels go inbetween the bikes and the rear doors.

and a felicia will cost, what? a grand!!! and thats for a 1600cc.

go on. give the old skuds a go.......

Chris.G · 08-01-2007, 22:39

Octy vrs with roof mounted bike rack

Now thats what you need.

irfant · 09-01-2007, 07:22

IMO roof mounted bike racks are more convenient!

After the ride, to much dirt and mud could problem in the car!

lfc958 · 09-01-2007, 09:08

isnt the bike rack external on the Roomster anyway ?

Would suggest you ask your local dealer, for a demo and see if 1 will a) go in the back, OR b) you need the rack.

irfant · 09-01-2007, 11:44

This is handy, but when you think the mud after the ride...

sainz · 09-01-2007, 12:17

Why don' t you clean your bike and then put it in Roomi? It is not a so complicated operation.

irfant · 09-01-2007, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by sainz

Why don' t you clean your bike and then put it in Roomi? It is not a so complicated operation.

So, clean this!

sainz · 09-01-2007, 12:23

Do you have a large wastebasket?

elegance1.8T · 09-01-2007, 12:23

There aren't alot of places that have wash facilities in the middle of no-where, I just cover my boot with a plastic sheet to stop the carpets getting muddy.

pinkskud · 09-01-2007, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by irfant

So, clean this!

you should have seen the back of my old felicia

.

i like to have my bikes inside the car and tied in using the seat belts. that way you dont use more fuel (drag) and you can drive like a t**t and the bikes are fine.

ps: how do you get on with that bash gaurd. i use a 6mm alu one cuz i have a nasty habbet of trying to fell trees with my bash ring, and then my shoulder.

nice to see your on flats not them gay spd's

Shaun L · 11-01-2007, 02:11

In my Fabia I can fit:

4 large Downhill bikes
2 riders kit for a race weekend
2 people

So I recon they will do in the Roomster easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkskud

ps: how do you get on with that bash gaurd. i use a 6mm alu one cuz i have a nasty habbet of trying to fell trees with my bash ring, and then my shoulder.

nice to see your on flats not them gay spd's

The alu ones tend to dig into rocks and wood were as the plastic ones slide over it more. And they dont bend so you chain cant come out like MRP's. They are a little heavier but nothing a drill cant sort

And yes its all about foot out flat out

irfant · 11-01-2007, 07:57

Great photos!

Dmac1969 · 11-01-2007, 21:01

I see someone has a 'Yeti' allready!

irfant · 12-01-2007, 07:24

Yeti! Must be catchy...

Stephen McVicar · 23-05-2007, 15:11

Fit a tow bar, (Westfalia for about £76.00 + £25.00 for electrics) then a slot on bike rack (Towsure Cyclemaste £24.00). no dirt in car, takes 2-3 bikes & you can still use the back seats. I have this rack, it comes with brackets to fasten to the wall so I hang the bike up in the garage with enough room to fit the car in too. Even if you don't tow, the tow bar option makes sense as it is an excellent aid to those in car parks who cannot judge the length of their car! It is also cheaper than the Skoda cycle rack at £180.00.

No brainer.

08-01-2007, 15:52	#1
Turbonaut Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wolverhamptonshire Posts: 21 Members Car: Modified Saab 9-3T and Fabia VRS coming soon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Roomster bike storage Afternoon. Haven't posted on here for a couple of millenia, since the wife's Fabia vRS has proven to be 100% reliable despite being caned throughout most of Europe this summer. Anyhoo - I will soon be in the market for a new car myself and my main priority is the regular conveyance of a couple of mountain bikes about the country. As far as I can tell the Roomster is the only car (as opposed to a converted van like a Berlingo) that will swallow a couple in the back and even has an attachment specifically for this purpose. Question is - has anyone tried this? Is it as easy as it looks or is the reality something like a 2 hr job to get a bike in or out and anything bigger than a BMX will be a squeeze? Must admit, having seen the Roomster in the flesh, I am rather taken with it. The front side windows are very Koenigsegg

08-01-2007, 20:44	#2
pinkskud not a bird!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: pixi said not to fill my box Posts: 2,158 Members Car: 1.6l felicia 1998 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage hi. i have a felicia hatch, and i can (without rear seats. they went out long ago) fit two full on downhill rigs in the back flip them upsidedown, whip the wheels out and shuv them in forks first. the wheels go inbetween the bikes and the rear doors. and a felicia will cost, what? a grand!!! and thats for a 1600cc. go on. give the old skuds a go.......

08-01-2007, 22:39	#3
Chris.G Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Posts: 1,211 Members Car: Renault sport clio 197 Images: 1 Thanks: 36 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage Octy vrs with roof mounted bike rack Now thats what you need.

09-01-2007, 07:22	#4
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage IMO roof mounted bike racks are more convenient! After the ride, to much dirt and mud could problem in the car! __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

09-01-2007, 09:08	#5
lfc958 500 Power Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 4,071 Members Car: Fiat 500 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage isnt the bike rack external on the Roomster anyway ? Would suggest you ask your local dealer, for a demo and see if 1 will a) go in the back, OR b) you need the rack. __________________ Steve Man-Bag ? Girlie Car ? - You Decide ( I have - it's neither )

09-01-2007, 11:44	#6
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage This is handy, but when you think the mud after the ride... __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

09-01-2007, 12:17	#7
sainz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roomster bike storage Why don' t you clean your bike and then put it in Roomi? It is not a so complicated operation.

09-01-2007, 12:23	#9
sainz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 23 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roomster bike storage Do you have a large wastebasket?

09-01-2007, 12:23	#10
elegance1.8T Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bury, Lancs Posts: 866 Members Car: BMW 120d msport Thanks: 8 Thanked 13 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage There aren't alot of places that have wash facilities in the middle of no-where, I just cover my boot with a plastic sheet to stop the carpets getting muddy. __________________ No longer a Skoda owner But got a new BMW coming in 2 weeks, thats going to make me a really bad driver!

11-01-2007, 07:57	#13
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage Great photos! __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

11-01-2007, 21:01	#14
Dmac1969 Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berwick upon Tweed , Northumberland. Posts: 2,469 Members Car: Fabia 1.4 MPi Comfort Images: 1 Thanks: 19 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage I see someone has a 'Yeti' allready! __________________ Duncan - England's most Northerly Briskodian! 2000/V reg Fabia 1.4 Mpi Comfort-Dynamic Blue Ex Octavia vRS and Octavia Slxi 1.8T.

12-01-2007, 07:24	#15
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage Yeti! Must be catchy... __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

23-05-2007, 15:11	#16
Stephen McVicar Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 72 Members Car: Roomster2 1.4 TD! Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Roomster bike storage Fit a tow bar, (Westfalia for about £76.00 + £25.00 for electrics) then a slot on bike rack (Towsure Cyclemaste £24.00). no dirt in car, takes 2-3 bikes & you can still use the back seats. I have this rack, it comes with brackets to fasten to the wall so I hang the bike up in the garage with enough room to fit the car in too. Even if you don't tow, the tow bar option makes sense as it is an excellent aid to those in car parks who cannot judge the length of their car! It is also cheaper than the Skoda cycle rack at £180.00. No brainer.

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