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Halfords False Cross Bar
The Halfords False Cross Bar resolves the difficulty in hanging cycles, with a multitude of frame configurations, on the arms of the rear mount cycle carriers
Average Customer Rating:
(32 Reviews) 30
Rating Snapshot (32 reviews)
5 stars
16
4 stars
11
3 stars
5
2 stars
0
1 star
0
30 of 32(94%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Halfords False Cross Bar
Review 1 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Great for Boardman bike,
May 14, 2013
By lulu3
from West Yorkshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
"After buying a rear mounted bike rack for my car I was expecting to need a false cross bar for my womans bike. However it turned out my partners boardman bike was the problem.
I was a little dubious as one end is bigger and I didn't think it would hold the bike still and would just rattle around. But once on the bike rack it stayed in one place and the bike was secure.
Only used on two journeys so far, but I have no worries about the quality and expect it to last a long time."
I was a little dubious as one end is bigger and I didn't think it would hold the bike still and would just rattle around. But once on the bike rack it stayed in one place and the bike was secure.
Only used on two journeys so far, but I have no worries about the quality and expect it to last a long time."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? HALIFAX
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Review 2 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Halfords False Cross Bar,
March 12, 2013
By dibs42
from Trowbridge Wiltshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
"Very solid. maybe a bit heavy but easy to fit and works well with the three bicycle rack I purchased as well"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 3
Which Store did you visit? TROWBRIDGE
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Review 3 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Great Simple Product,
November 18, 2012
By Trevor53
from Southend - on - Sea
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Does exactly what it says on the packet.
Simple to use and easy to store when not in use."
Simple to use and easy to store when not in use."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
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Review 4 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Removable cross bar,
August 01, 2012
By biker64
from Uckfield sussex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: really good does what it says
Cons: no issues
"Ordered 3pm one day received in store 10.30am next day great service.Solid product fits just were it is needed,giving strong firm fixing.Part that opens is strong and easy to use"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 5 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Does the job well enough.,
March 19, 2012
By KVroom77
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: cheaper than other bars., bike feels secure when lifted by the bar., no issues in ~150 miles of use.
Cons: doesn't have a lot of potential for adjustment, unsure how long the elastic will last.
"The bar works fine, it would be nice if it was a little more adjustable, given that on my bike, it didn't fit nicely around my headset, and ended up holding the bike by the stem. It's more of a peeve than a genuine issue. On the plus side, this had the benefit of not allowing my handlebars to turn when on the bike rack.
I've racked up close to 150 miles with my bike on the rack, and I've had no cause for concern regarding the crossbar, it has always kept it's position on the bike.
I'm not sure how long it will last, given that it is two overlapping halves held together by an elastic strap, which isn't an issue when it is holding a bike, as the saddlepost, and the stem/headset stop the two halves extending, but I think the elastic may snap in a few years time.
All in all, it's excellent value, and I haven't had any problems so far."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 6 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Did the job,
February 29, 2012
By tigerh
from Hemel Hempstead
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Good strong just what I wanted very easy to fit ,
I would have bought when I bought the cycle carrier but did not know about them."
I would have bought when I bought the cycle carrier but did not know about them."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 65 & Over
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
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Review 7 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
fake cross bar,
January 30, 2012
By 4kidsandstilgoing
from huddersfield
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: well made, easy to use
Cons: some bikes need to remove reflectors
"replaces missing cross bar on full suspenshion bikes so you can put them on a rear mounted bike rack simple to use fits child 6 year bike upto full size adult mountain bike"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 8 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Bought this for my daughters bike,
January 22, 2012
By 3kids2dogs
from Worcestershire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Pros: you can carry mountain bikes on a rear rack.
Cons: it should have a second locking system.
"I recently purchased a Halfords False Cross Bar as my daughter's bicycle has has very low cross bars and would not otherwise sit on a bike rack on the back of the car. The false cross bar connects to the seat stem and the upright of the handle-bars. With the false cross bar, her bike sits nice and level and does not block the rear lights or number plate. So it does it's job! It appears to be well made and securely locks, but there is no secondary locking system, so I was slightly concerned about the false cross bar opening and her bike falling off damaging the car, but that didnt happen. Will I buy another? Probably, we have other mountain bikes in the family and will need at least one more of these!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 9 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Struggled to fit,
June 05, 2011
By saubersolarcouk
from Norwich
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Pros: excellent quality
Cons: lack of instructions to advise if free play normal
"The bar is well made and of good quality but I was never 100% comfortable while using it as there is no way to tighten onto the cycle anchor points so it appears to have too much free-play, although this did not cause any problems in practice.
This is the only product of this type I have purchased so may just be a 'feature' of all false cross bars though!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 10 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Simple and easy to use,
May 05, 2011
By DemonG
from Largs, Ayrshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Product is of good quality, very sturdy, easy to use and does exactly what it is built for. I bought it for a 500 mile round trip with use on Saris Bones 2 Bike rack and I had no difficulties with it at all.
You may need to adjust the seat height in order to fully tighten the crossbar aginst the frame of the bike but all in all, its is fairly priced
for doing a simple job.
for doing a simple job.
I would recommend pruchasing this product."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
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Review 11 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Useful and seems to do the job,
May 04, 2011
By vixx78
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
"I was a bit dubious about the cross-bar as I was worried about the weight of the bike relying on the saddle (as the cross bar attaches to the saddle pole) but managed 2 x 3hr trips on the bike rack with no problems. Quick and easy to fit"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
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Review 12 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
False Cross Bar,
April 11, 2011
By Desy274
from Leicester
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Good valuefor money.
I had checked online and researched many different cross bars for my wifes bke.
Unfortunatley most of them were very expensive, twice as much as Halfords.
After reading other peoples reviews I bought from Halfords and found the bar is of good design and will do the job.
Why pay more?"
I had checked online and researched many different cross bars for my wifes bke.
Unfortunatley most of them were very expensive, twice as much as Halfords.
After reading other peoples reviews I bought from Halfords and found the bar is of good design and will do the job.
Why pay more?"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
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Review 13 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Takes hassle out of carrying bikes,
January 18, 2011
By Monstertrig
from Crawley, West Sussex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Pros: cheap and easy to use
Cons: none as it does what it says on the tin
"I purchased this item using the reserve online facility and it was ready waiting for me when I went to the store. It is a very easy piece of kit to use and enables me to fit my daughters step thru bike onto my recently purchased Halfords cycle rack without having to risk getting grease over my clothes or scratch marks on my car."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 14 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Great Item great value,
October 29, 2010
By Janner290
from Malvern
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"Does what it says it will do, easy to fit and easy to remove."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 15 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
a good idea!,
September 26, 2010
By denhop
from gateshead
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
"I was really happy to find how easy it was to fit my sons bmx and what a difference it makes. We have a tow bar rack and with this device we can quickly attatch false bar and off we go. would recommend to anyone who has struggled to make a bike go on a rack without this device it is an excellent product."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 16 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Good product,
September 06, 2010
By builditbetter
from Kildare Ireland
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: does the job well
Cons: size of bike it can fit on
"Does exactly what it says on the tin cant say much more.
For your info the smallest bike I could fit it on was a 20" wheel kids mountain bike any smaller and it wont fit but that said a smaller bike would fit in most car boots.
So if its for an adult / large kids bike no probs but if its a small kids bike check the measurements between stem & seat post before you buy."
For your info the smallest bike I could fit it on was a 20" wheel kids mountain bike any smaller and it wont fit but that said a smaller bike would fit in most car boots.
So if its for an adult / large kids bike no probs but if its a small kids bike check the measurements between stem & seat post before you buy."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 17 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Works a treat!,
September 02, 2010
By xanadu38
from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: fits a variety of bikes
Cons: worried that the ends could spring open
"Used it on a couple of different mountain bikes that I have and it works really well. Been on some long car journeys with it and had no problems. I am a little worried about the ends springing open during use as they are not locked very well but they seem to be holding up just fine so far."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 18 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
does the job,
August 23, 2010
By Smokielass
from Arbroath
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
"Needed for use with any female cycles to allow them to be carried on car cycle carrier. Would have been useful if shop warned about this when buying the carrier and the bike!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 19 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Halfords False Cross Bar,
August 05, 2010
By kukjoe
from Essex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: sturdy
Cons: costly compared to thule at roof rack shop
"i bought 3 of them to fix 3 bikes on to the Thule bike carrier. travelled just over 1000 miles with them on over a week period.
they are sturdy and do the job as stated.
however, comparable Thule product was not available else where to buy. even this product was out of stock in near by shops and had travel 20 miles to get them. and i got the last 3 in the shop!"
they are sturdy and do the job as stated.
however, comparable Thule product was not available else where to buy. even this product was out of stock in near by shops and had travel 20 miles to get them. and i got the last 3 in the shop!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 20 for Halfords False Cross Bar
Overall Rating
Excellent Purchase,
July 02, 2010
By Fionz
from Scotland
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: sturdy
"Very easy to fit and does an excellent job. Secures the bike safely."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
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