Bike carrier

[AndrewS]

Hi. I saw some advice on this forum and then bought secondhand a BICI OK 3 MTB Fabbri Portatutto. It was £100 off ebay. It fits very well with most of the weight taken by the bar which rests on the top of the bumper. I have used it with 2 bikes and driven 60-70 miles a couple of times with no problems at all. I do feel a bit wary using straps and I wonder about the top straps going over the spoiler. However, no issues. I have also fitted a towbar for carrying bikes and luggage. I do feel more confident with the towbar set up, but will continue to use the Fabbri for bikes if I also need the towbar for luggage.

[Birchpeter]

Hi @KentFam I have successfully used the saris carrier for two trips so far; 

1, with admittedly two very light adult gravel bikes from Leeds to Skipton with no issues.

2, then fully loaded with three children’s bikes from Leeds to Filey. 
 

it’s super light and rock steady once tightened up and is fully adjustable, I have not seen any issues with the spoiler either. 
 

cheers,

             Peter

[KentFam]

Thank you. My confidence levels in this system are now good. Will definitely go for one (pending a tow bar fitting at some point)

[Moomins2]

Hi 

Anyone looking to buy a bike rack to fit Toyota Alphard 2004 0n then this one from Driveden fits perfectly and carries up to 3 full size mountain bikes

Bikes feel very secure when fitted and the number plate and rear lights are not obscured.

the make and model is Fabbri BICI OK Van Rear Mount 3 Bike Carrier.

I will try and attach a couple of pictures to show that it does work and we have done a couple of outings using the rack with no problems just drive a little slower over any speed humps and should be fine.

[daphne]

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Edited October 18, 2023 by daphne

[daphne]

On 8/14/2023 at 8:02 AM, Birchpeter said:

Hi @KentFam I have successfully used the saris carrier for two trips so far; 

1, with admittedly two very light adult gravel bikes from Leeds to Skipton with no issues.

2, then fully loaded with three children’s bikes from Leeds to Filey. 
 

it’s super light and rock steady once tightened up and is fully adjustable, I have not seen any issues with the spoiler either. 
 

cheers,

             Peter

 

Do you have any pictures? 

I'm just trying to decide between the saris bones and the fabbri bici.

I have a early 2008 (gen 1) alphard.

Thanks

[AndrewS]

Hi. I posted previously on this subject. I have just done about 5000km round France with 2 mountain bikes attached on a 3 bike Fabbri rack. No issues at all. That said, the lower 2 straps have worked loose initially a couple of times, so worth stopping and checking after a few miles. I probably didn't have them quite tight enough initially.

 

I am completely new to Alphards, but I have got to say the performance has been fantastic over all these kms - 2, 4, and 6 hours sometimes: engine, drive, towbar and bike rack. My only issue is how low they sit. Parking close to the kerb was a typical, though very minor hassle - either the driver door caught; or the sliding door.