But don’t let us put you off – if you need to transport multiple bikes and you’re on a budget, this is the best-value carrier for you. SUCTION: Don’t worry about the vacuum loose, the 8” suction cup has powerful suction that can hold up to 48 hours if fully sealed. The red-Line Indicator warns user of any vacuum loss. When it shows less than 100% vacuum left, simply pump the plunger until you reach the original vacuum pressure without removing the cup. Rough sections of the dirt road caused no loss of suction. Plus, this second round of mounting the carrier and attaching the bicycle took 2 minutes — and I wasn’t at all rushing. Now, we know that attaching your precious bikes to your car using suction cups sounds somewhat precarious. Thankfully, the Mini Bomber has a Power Band indicator that tells you when they are securely attached.

Cons: More expensive than roof and rear boot carriers. If your motor doesn’t already have a towbar, you’ll need to buy one, and pay to have it fitted. But it’s money well spent on years of freedom to travel securely with your bike, or all your family’s bikes. ZUOS vacuum mount bike carrier system uses a 10-inch suction cup for the fork mount and a 6-inch cup for rear wheel. Each suction cup uses durable UV and weather resistant concave rubber pad so that they can be attached to flat and cured surfacesThe kayak roller loaderr frame is equipped with rolling assist foam, which protects the bottom of the kayak from scratches. The rolling structure is smooth and you will feel at ease. The carrier and bicycle can be mounted in as little as 2 minutes and removed in seconds to retain the gas mileage and looks of the car while also allowing use on multiple vehicles. The Kupper Mounts Bike Carrier proved secure with a light road bike even on rough dirt roads. Kupper Bike Mounts: Massive Suction Cups Both situations sound incredibly awkward and kind of prone to scratching up the car if you slip just a bit.

At the end of the dirt road, my confidence in the Kupper system solidified, and a trip down the highway triggered no concerns. I also mounted the Kupper Mounts Bike Carrier on the rear door of my van, and the experience was identical. VACUUM MOUNTED TECHNOLOGY: IMT vacuum mount bike carrier system uses a 10-inch suction cup for the fork mount and a 6-inch cup for rear wheel. Each suction cup uses durable UV and weather resistant concave rubber pad so that they can be attached to flat and cured surfaces

Halfords Roof Mount Bike Rack

The Thule Easyfold XT2 is easy by name and easy by nature. It comes ready to fit out of the box. That means no pre-assembly, which means not having to faff about with bolt, straps and allen keys!