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Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
The Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier is already fully assembled, saving you time. It can carry up to 2 bikes and is not only the most secure way of transporting bikes, but also the safest.
Average Customer Rating:
(14 Reviews) 14
Rating Snapshot (14 reviews)
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11 of 14(79%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Review 1 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Does what it says,
April 11, 2013
By si26
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Pros: sturdy and secure
Cons: stiff lock
"Bought these carriers for myelf and a friend. Nice and sturdy when the bike is mounted but initially had a lot of problems with the lock stickkng. Took a lot of wd40 to sort out!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
How many cars: 2
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Review 2 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
It did the job,
February 27, 2013
By Anonymous
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
"If I'd have bought this product full price I'd have been proper proper sulking. Fortunately it was 30 quid off, so it was one of the cheapest racks available. The lock broke on first use, but the rack holds the bike much more securely than the other racks I have."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Attitude to Shopping: Quality Seeker - I'd rather spend a little extra on something if I know its going to last
How many cars: 1
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Review 3 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Top VFM, easy to use,
November 12, 2012
By tallboy69
from Bath
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Right from the online reservation to using the cyle carriers in earnest, it was a very easy operation and carried though without any hassle or issues whatsoever.
The Halford's staff were knowledgable and polite, and fitted the carrier in 15 mins.
Getting the bikes up on the roof is the hardest part as I have a high SUV (Santa Fe), but that's my problem though.
Very sturdy and well built fixings make the journey alot less stressful as oppsoed to using a rear cycle carrier which I've never really trusted.
All in all, a well made and easily operated system that should last for years."
The Halford's staff were knowledgable and polite, and fitted the carrier in 15 mins.
Getting the bikes up on the roof is the hardest part as I have a high SUV (Santa Fe), but that's my problem though.
Very sturdy and well built fixings make the journey alot less stressful as oppsoed to using a rear cycle carrier which I've never really trusted.
All in all, a well made and easily operated system that should last for years."
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 Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
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Review 4 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
HALFORD ADVANCE TWO ROOF CYCLE MOUNT EASY, AND EXCELLENT VALUE,
October 28, 2012
By MOODYBLUES26
from MIDHURST, WEST SUSSEX
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: easy to use, excellent value for money
"Bought this following other reviews - not disappointed - easy to setup and use. much cheaper than well known brands. Excellent value for money."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
How many cars: 2
+3points
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Review 5 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Ideal.,
April 25, 2011
By SAG000
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: build and price
"I needed a rooftop option and these were very well priced (added bonus buying them during a promotion).
The build quality seems strurdy and well put together and all easily fitted to my existing Thule roofbars.
My only gripe, and this may fade with time, is the bike clamp locking mechanism. The clamp seems to allow you to tighten it until really secure but then the lock won't turn; it seems as though the clamp is over rotated. The lock turns once you release it a couple of turns - not too many as the bike seems less secure. Either way, the bikes (3) have remained securely on the car on the several long and winding trips I have made . A good buy and well worth your consideration."
The build quality seems strurdy and well put together and all easily fitted to my existing Thule roofbars.
My only gripe, and this may fade with time, is the bike clamp locking mechanism. The clamp seems to allow you to tighten it until really secure but then the lock won't turn; it seems as though the clamp is over rotated. The lock turns once you release it a couple of turns - not too many as the bike seems less secure. Either way, the bikes (3) have remained securely on the car on the several long and winding trips I have made . A good buy and well worth your consideration."
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
+6points
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Review 6 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Good value,
February 22, 2011
By Darrenanony123
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"My first experience of roof based cycle racks, but very positive compared to "boot carriers".
Hardest thing is getting the bikes on the roof of an XC90 as it is quite tall. But they are quite easy to fit once up. Motorway use is no problem.
Other reviews seem to have issue with the locks but they work fine for me."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
+7points
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Review 7 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
cycle carrier,
October 17, 2010
By a1cyclist
from stoke-on-trent.England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Cons: lock clips are a bit weak
"excellent bit of kit. Easy to fit and adjust. Quick removal when required."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
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Review 8 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Extremely sturdy,
August 16, 2010
By gazbikes
from Bingley, West Yorkshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"We bought two sets of these. (i.e for 4 bikes). Managed to arrange them on the roof bars alternately front and backward facing so all 4 fitted on the rack no problem. Took the bikes to Isle of Wight, over 500 miles round trip, no problems at all. The racks lock to the roof bars and the bikes lock to the rack so they are quite secure too. Random keys is a bit of a pain but thats a minor gripe. In my view, don't hesitate to buy them."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
+6points
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Review 9 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carriers,
May 16, 2010
By MoonDustSaph
from Bedfordshire, England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good easy fit
Cons: not clear that additional roof bars are required 2
"This is Great product, which fitted very well and was easy to fit too. It looks to be well made and robust."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 10 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
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Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carriers,
April 30, 2010
By Bobbyz
from Bury, Manchester
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Pros: helpful staff
Cons: the product itself
"A decent product, the bikes stayed firm on the rack although the locking mechanism is rather poor - it doesn't lock property and if fastended too tightly will not re-open. Obviously this is a problem when the bikes are secured to the roof. The service i recieved in-store however was very good. I ordered online and collected the product within the hour. The product was there ready for me and the member of staff was friendly, polite and helpful"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
+1point
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Review 11 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Get the Advanced ones, NOT these,
March 30, 2010
By colemanp2000
from London
Quality
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Pros: cheap
Cons: poor build quality, broke after single use, not fit for purpose, poor value when superior product is £15 more.
"Bought these when they were the only ones available in Halfords. Needed another and went to another branch that only had the Halfords Advanced ones (£15 more).
Tried both out that afternoon to compare. By the end of one trip of 30 miles the advanced ones were rock solid, secure and giving me confidence.
These regular ones had a broken lock, a bike that had wiggled free from the central vice grip and flaps to secure to the roof bars that didn't seem to flap down properly.
Needless to say, this item was returned but I'll keep the advanced ones.
Avoid. Go for the advance ones in the black and orange packaging, NOT these in the blue packaging."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 12 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Poor Item,
September 01, 2009
By AorN
from England
Quality
1
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Pros: cheap
Cons: feels cheap
"I used these bike holders once and found them so fiddly and the bikes moved so much on the roof that I've never used them again.
I now use a tow bar mounted rack that is much stronger and more secure."
I now use a tow bar mounted rack that is much stronger and more secure."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
+1point
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Review 13 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Best Halford bike rack,
May 27, 2009
By Mountainbikeaddict
from Chester
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: lockable, sturdy, easy to fit and use, reliable, practicle for every day use
"Prior to the roof rack I owned a rear bike mount which was never quite fixed, always required adjustment, could not be locked and I was stopped by the police! The roof rack is sturdy, extremely practicable, really easy to fit and use on regular day to day basis. Importantely you can lock the bikes once fixed into position. There is no need for continual adjustment and you drive to your destination with bike in situ and not worry once about the safety of your bike. I bike all over Wales so having something of this calibre is necessary for problem free commuting to your biking destination. Highly recommended!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
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Review 14 for Halfords 2 Roof Mount Cycle Carrier
Overall Rating
Good but not great,
September 03, 2008
By OccasionalCyclist
from London
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Pros: cheap (2 for £65), lockable, easy to use, firm hold of bike
Cons: terrible instructions, initial lock fitting hard, initial clamp fitting hard, 2 different keys!! insane
"I bought 2 of these when I couldn't fit everything in the trailer to go to France this year. I left everything very late and only had 25 minutes to get these fitted, bikes on and on the way to the channel tunnel.
I found the instructions to be poor and the initial set up to be fiddly, especially fitting the barrel locks correctly and the clips to hold the carrier onto to roof bars. It took some me about 20 mins to put the first one on and 10 mins for the second and about 5 mins to put the bikes on to my satisfaction.
Once fitted I found that they were easy to use and held the bikes very securely (>1000miles on difficult roads and ant decent speeds(without the trailer). They bikes are very easy to put on and take off. Whilst my overall rating is only 4 stars the value for money of 2 for £65 means that I will go back and buy another 4 of these carriers for the top of my trailer."
I found the instructions to be poor and the initial set up to be fiddly, especially fitting the barrel locks correctly and the clips to hold the carrier onto to roof bars. It took some me about 20 mins to put the first one on and 10 mins for the second and about 5 mins to put the bikes on to my satisfaction.
Once fitted I found that they were easy to use and held the bikes very securely (>1000miles on difficult roads and ant decent speeds(without the trailer). They bikes are very easy to put on and take off. Whilst my overall rating is only 4 stars the value for money of 2 for £65 means that I will go back and buy another 4 of these carriers for the top of my trailer."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
About Me: Cycling is a leisure activity with friends or family
+3points
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