Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
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Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
Hello
I`m looking for some roofbars for my 06 Megane 5 door hatchback, on eBay there are lots of auctions for the Megane Scenic. Do the roofbars for the Scenic fit the Megane Hatchback too?
Secondly, I often see these cycle carriers hanging off the rear end of cars, because of the unique shape of the boot do these cycle carriers fit the Megane Hatchback?
Thanks
Craig
I`m looking for some roofbars for my 06 Megane 5 door hatchback, on eBay there are lots of auctions for the Megane Scenic. Do the roofbars for the Scenic fit the Megane Hatchback too?
Secondly, I often see these cycle carriers hanging off the rear end of cars, because of the unique shape of the boot do these cycle carriers fit the Megane Hatchback?
Thanks
Craig
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I don't know about the hatch, since I have an estate with bars, but you could check out Thule and see what they suggest. There's plenty of places (online and offline) that sell the bits. No idea on the rear carrier.
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Roofbars + Sunroof
hi,
I notice that all roofbar manufacturers exclude meganes with the sunroof. I assume this due to clearance when the sunroof is opened with the roof bars in place. However, has anyone used roofbars on a car with a sunroof?
I notice that all roofbar manufacturers exclude meganes with the sunroof. I assume this due to clearance when the sunroof is opened with the roof bars in place. However, has anyone used roofbars on a car with a sunroof?
beware !
I have just bought a Strap-on Rack made by Pendle Bike Racks on the grounds there web site said (and currently still says) that it is suitable for the Megane Estate 2002 on.
Open rack, read instructions - 'do not attach to plastic spoilers'. Email Pendle saying the top of the tailgate is plastic, they say 'you need the window attachments'.
Email again saying can you confirm that the configuration with window attachements is suitable - their response -
"No I'm sorry we do not recommend the use because it would be too fiddly and we could not guarantee this would solve the problem."
so don't believe everything on their web site !
Open rack, read instructions - 'do not attach to plastic spoilers'. Email Pendle saying the top of the tailgate is plastic, they say 'you need the window attachments'.
Email again saying can you confirm that the configuration with window attachements is suitable - their response -
"No I'm sorry we do not recommend the use because it would be too fiddly and we could not guarantee this would solve the problem."
so don't believe everything on their web site !
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Re: Roofbars + Sunroof
ianrav wrote:hi,
I notice that all roofbar manufacturers exclude meganes with the sunroof. I assume this due to clearance when the sunroof is opened with the roof bars in place. However, has anyone used roofbars on a car with a sunroof?
I think that you are OK as long as the roof is not opened with the bars in place. Otherwise why fit the side bars on my estate if I can't ever use them! I'm certainly going to use my roofbox when I need to.
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Re: Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
Along a similar note I am waiting for my sport hatch to arrive, and currently have 2 bike carriers on roof racks on my clio so will be in the market for some new bars...
Are the bars for the 3door and 5 door the same? as I think the mounting points are the same arent they???
Cheers
Are the bars for the 3door and 5 door the same? as I think the mounting points are the same arent they???
Cheers
Re: Roofbars + Sunroof
ianrav wrote:hi,
I notice that all roofbar manufacturers exclude meganes with the sunroof. I assume this due to clearance when the sunroof is opened with the roof bars in place. However, has anyone used roofbars on a car with a sunroof?
ian_2's car looks like its got the sunroof or at least a very shiny roof!!
I tried one of my mates rear mounted rack on my megane, it fits the shape of the rear better than his fabia, the problem comes with the bottom straps having nowhere to attach, under the rear is all clad in plastic. I looked at the fitments exclusion list in halfords an the meg isn't on there.
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Re: Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
ok i am in a similar position to the original poster here, but dont seem to be any closer to a solution!
Am looking to get some roof bars and a bike rack for my megane. 53, 3dr, with panoramic roof.
Are there bars available that will fit ( i assume so given the mounting points) but will this mean that sunroof is not useable when bars are in place?
Also, any recommendations as to decent bars/racks and prices etc? Bit scared of going to Renault, fearing for safety of my wallet and not being able to say no!
Cheers,
megane novice!!
Am looking to get some roof bars and a bike rack for my megane. 53, 3dr, with panoramic roof.
Are there bars available that will fit ( i assume so given the mounting points) but will this mean that sunroof is not useable when bars are in place?
Also, any recommendations as to decent bars/racks and prices etc? Bit scared of going to Renault, fearing for safety of my wallet and not being able to say no!
Cheers,
megane novice!!
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Re: Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
I have a set of roof bars for sale megane part and never used, only fitted once and never got around to using them,
£90 including P&P
£90 including P&P
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Re: Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
A friend of mine has a cycle rack fitted to the back of his car (mazda) in the form of a tow bar, and the cycle bar can be removed when not in use, and it also pivots so you can open the hatch?? he also uses it when cleaning and doing repairs to his bike.can that idea not be used on the megane?
and where would it be bought??
tu
and where would it be bought??
tu
Re: Roofbar/Cycle Carrier Question
if you have a towbar of course. The sort you are talking about are universal and i'm sure halfords stock them.
if you don't have a towbar already it'll workout £££!
if you don't have a towbar already it'll workout £££!
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