I've just found that my Whyte doesn't fit on my car's bike rack.

Can anyone suggest a suitable alternative?

thule roof rack?

Got a Thule boot rack, and want to get a boot rack that will accept a whyte.

Don't want a roof rack.

At the mo, I'm considering getting a big blanket and putting it in the boot!

Get an estate car... Anne you missed out a perfect sales oppitunity ;-)

Serouusly though Paddy Hopkirk sell a rack which holds an inverted bike clamping it by the saddle and handle bars

Andy - if I'm not mistaken, that's a roof rack isn't it??

Halfords have a decent range of racks, including their own brand which seems to be a copy-(ish) of Thule stuff, but at sensible prices.

But do any of the Halfords (wash my mouth out with soap) racks fit Whyte bikes???

Sorry gav wandered half way through typeing a reply and sent it a few mins after you posted yours

Andy - no probs!

I was a bit surprised when I came to put the bike on the rack that it wouldn't fit - and now I have a dilemma on my hands - spend next weekend looking for a new rack, or just chuck the bike in the boot and get the car filthy !!!???

I have a pendle one which goes on the toe-bar. Really good and it fits all bikes because the only bits that attach are the wheels but the frame is secure because of a pole thingy . . .

Gav could your budget stretch to a small-ish Trailer something like the caddy range avaible form halfords and towsure (www.towsure.co.uk)(presumeing you have a tow-bar) and it will also come in handy for trips to the tip with the usual grass clippings ect keeping your car clean too

I remember seeing somewhere that you can buy a bar that connects between the seatpost and handlebars to creat a 'false top tube', thus allowing you to put the bike on an ordinary boot rack (where the bikes rest on their top tubes). don't ask me where I saw this, but I know I definately did see it!

Why don't you want a roof rack? I use a Thule with a Marin TARA frame, solid as a rock and even locks to the roof.

If you really don't fancy it then just stick it in the boot and put a sheet down first.

I have an FSR and managed to fit it on a Paddy by removing the wheels and mounting it upside down. Right pain. It's a lot easier on the Thule roof bar but when we go to Coedy I like to make the most of those Welsh roads, I have nightmares about the bugger flying off, usually end up putting both bikes in the boot (a saloon). Saves money on petrol (areodynamics) and no need to fork out on expensive carriers.

This is what Ally was referring to...

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/Profile.html?SKU=14511

Don't know a UK stockist however. Try a Thule dealer.

Cheers Ally and Paul - that sounds exactly what I was after. I've ordered one now and at £12 it's a steal too!!!

BTW I've ordered it through The Hampshire Roof Rack Centre who have been very helpful.

Thanks all for your contributions!!!!

What car is it for, some manufacturers make their own bike racks (espec french car manufacturers) that will not only suit the bike more, but the car also. My missus has a citroen picasso that I use at times, and does our annual french hoilday, and the citroen rack is superb, holds 2 complete bikes on the tailgate, the rack clamps on, no straps, and still allows the hatch to open. It is nigh on theft proof due to the clamp on mounting. They even do an interior bike rack which replaces one of the rear seats, and hold the bike by the front dropouts.
Might be worth seeing if the local car dealer does anything to suit.