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Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
The Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting is a great value 3 bike carrier that comes fully assembled and holds the bikes in place with strong textile straps.
Average Customer Rating:
(271 Reviews) 263
Rating Snapshot (271 reviews)
5 stars
107
4 stars
109
3 stars
33
2 stars
10
1 star
12
230 of 268(86%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Review 1 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Good price, good product,
May 19, 2013
By Brogborne1
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: price, weight, compact to store
Cons: poor instructions
"Purchased this to fit the families bikes on our Hyundai matrix with out the need for a light board. Product was a good price and works well have found no issues so far. The instructions aren't the best, however it's not that hard to set up and fit to your car. Would definitely recommend."
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
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? BRISTOL (WINTERSTOKE)
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Review 2 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
cycle rack that works well on saloon cars,
May 19, 2013
By goodie71
from somerset
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"This cycle rack works well on saloon cars. We were a little unsure to start with but once it was fitted and the bikes loaded the rack stayed put. At the end of our 60 mile journey the rack and the bikes had barely moved, and all the straps remained tight.
The only problem we encountered was if the cycle frame is slightly larger than standard the velcro straps do not fit."
The only problem we encountered was if the cycle frame is slightly larger than standard the velcro straps do not fit."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
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 - With Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? FROME
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Review 3 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Looks good, does the job but really badly designed.,
May 18, 2013
By JustDave
from Nottinghamshire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Pros: price quality
Cons: only suitable for 20" frame bikes
"I brought this cycle rack so me and my girlfriend could take our bikes to other places than just something local. I grabbed it when on offer so I cant really argue with the price.
The good : -
The rack feels well made and my bike doesn't feel like its going to move while attached.
The Bad: -
The straps that attach it to the car are a little awkward especially the bottom two, the are attached with what i can only describe as metal hooks which in the instructions states attach them to a METAL or Towing iron part of the car. Well if your car is like mine (A renault clio) then you only have one of these so attaching these straps makes it a little awkward. Luckily I managed to improvise with a bit of foam, tape and found a suitable location just behind my rear bumper.
The next strap issue i found was the two side straps, this are metal clips which on my car and I imagine a few others too will move around during transit and possibly scratch the paintwork. This was again solved with some foam, and lots of tape.
The biggest issue I found with this cycle rack, which really had me puzzled as to WHY?!? It was designed like this is the main frame where you attach the bikes. The two forks that come out are rather wide which makes mounting a bike on your own a very tricky task indeed. I own a 20" hardtail which only just squeezed in-between and I think i scratched it in the process.
So overall BE WARNED! if you want to use this for anything smaller than a 20" frame don't wast your time, it will NOT fit!"
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? MANSFIELD
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Review 4 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
A basic product,
May 18, 2013
By Rosey123456
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
"Simple and straight forward to fix and use. Makes using the boot impossible though. Mine had parts missing too!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
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Review 5 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Very good value for the price,
May 18, 2013
By Anonymous
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"I brought this cycle rack from halfords due to buying another one from a different shop which failed to fit my car. So after searching the net and reading reviews brought this from halfords torquay. Great service from the chaps. Done over 1000miles with this rack on my car . And its easy to use andi give this 10/10 worth buying"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
How many cars: 2
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Review 6 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Fitting to a Volvo V40 (2013) D3,
May 17, 2013
By HughMungous
from Wellington
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
"Whilst this bike carrier appeared to be good value for money, when I tried to fit it to my Volvo, the straps that secure the carrier at the bottom undeneath of the car came into contact with the twin exhaust making it unuseable - had to return it for a refund."
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
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? TELFORD
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Review 7 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Great value product,
May 16, 2013
By Ono44
from Romford
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Easy and simple to use, although can be time consuming to fit to the car. Unable to access the boot when attached. Folds for easy storage. Works well, bikes feel secure when attached. Keeps them away from number plate and lights. I need to remember to remove fuse for rear wiper in the car before each journey as it would get in the way of the automatic wiper."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? ROMFORD
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Review 8 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Easy to fit straight from the box,
May 05, 2013
By Wall61
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: easy to fit
Cons: strap fitting instructions are a little vague
"A great value product, easy to fit, sturdy and well finished."
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 - No Children
How many cars: 3
Which Store did you visit? CHESTERFIELD
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Review 9 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Excellent cycle carrier,
May 02, 2013
By Webman123
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: fits everything
Cons: none
"Does the job and fits on all cars. No need to purchase separate number plate and board either! Excellent value for money."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Single - With No Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? PONTYPRIDD
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Review 10 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Good product,
April 30, 2013
By Barron7
from Leicester
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: good value product
Cons: security of kids bike
"We bought this on special offer and although we have only used it once we have been very pleased. We only placed one bike on the rack and we were not completely sure that our boys bike (6 years old) was secure so we out this in the boot. Overall very happy"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
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 - With Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? HINCKLEY
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Review 11 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Good rack but not every bike fits,
April 22, 2013
By Su59
from South Shields
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Pros: reasonable quality and fit
Cons: can't use it with my style of bike
"I bought this and although it is secure, fits quite well and is safe, my step through bike doesn't fit on it, even with the bar which can be bought separately to provide a cross bar. The bike hangs too far to one side and on an angle and I am sure I will get stopped because of the angle it is being carried and I will not anticipate the extended width of the vehicle when passing parked cars - it's quite extensive. So although the rack is fine, check whether you need the cross bar and whether that will work. Mine doesn't."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 55 - 64
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 Single - With Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? NEWCASTLE KINGSTON PARK
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Review 12 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Just about does the job,
April 22, 2013
By HappyLarry
from Cambridge
Quality
2
out of
5
Value
2
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
Cons: not great for kids bikes, not great for dual sus bikes, buckles slip over time
"I purchased this to transport my kids bikes short distance. Installation was ok but some may struggle. My main issue was unfortunately my sons bike (aged 5) did not fit as it appears to be too small and my daughters bike (aged 8) did not fit because it had dual suspention.
There was not mention on the description that this may be an issue, although it did suggest an accessory to make life easier.
One last issue was that the buckles used to strap the bikes to the carrier slipped and would require checking and tightening regularly during a journey. I tired the straps to resolve this issue."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? LETCHWORTH
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Review 13 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
My First Bike Rack!,
April 17, 2013
By PeugeotPilot
from Nottingham
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: quick and easy to use...
Cons: ...once you've taken time to set it up properly
"I needed a cheap bike carrier for a weekend and spotted this one on offer on the Halfords website. Ordered it through Reserve & Collect and picked it up an hour later.
The instructions are clear but due to the general nature it's worth taking some time to make sure the rack fits your own car properly and ensure that the bikes mount without touching paintwork or glass. The rack flexes slightly when you tighten the rack mounting straps and moves closer to the car so can take a bit of setting up.
While you're setting it up it's useful to use something to put some tension across the U-shaped part of the frame to take the springiness out of it and make sure the toothed clamps work properly.
Once the rack is set up it can be removed and mounted in minutes.
My car (Peugeot 307) needed the hooks mounting on the top of the tailgate and the spools on the sides; straps at the point where the window glass meets the door panel. (Make sure the spools are below the door seals.)
The hooks that fasten on the edge of body panels looked like they had a shallow curve but worked perfectly well. I put a thin piece of foam under where the strap fastens to the hook to prevent any rubbing on the paintwork.
Once the rack is on and straps tighten the rack feels very sturdy and secure.
The rack has rubber blocks for resting the bike frame on. These can move about and the straps can be fiddly (turn them so the fasteners face the rear of the car to make life easier) but hold the bikes well when in position.
A bike will develop a life of it's own when mounting it on the rack so make sure it can't touch the bodywork while fastening it on.
There are two red straps which are used to hold the bikes in place on the rack which work OK but I think possibly could slacken, depending how they're threaded through the bikes. I added a couple of bungee cords for extra security and the bikes mounted solidly and securely with no movement on the rack.
I'd also recommend taping the excess length of the mounting straps to stop them flapping about. (You could cut them but you may want to change car at some point!)
Overall, I was very satisfied with this product."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 55 - 64
Gender: Male
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? CHILWELL - NOTTINGHAM
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Review 14 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
simple effective product,
April 17, 2013
By dramaspoon
from looe
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Brought this so I could take my boys bike to the woods and found it a great product. fitted easily to my ford focus estate. no problems. bikes stayed secure for the 30min journey. would recomend to a friend. very pleased."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? BODMIN
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Review 15 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Best bike carrier,
April 16, 2013
By bossman1
from Sheffield UK
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"I looked round at different bike racks and found that this was the most suitable for my C4 saloon. Easy to assemble and fit now bikes are moved round without having to remove wheels etc."
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
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 1
Which Store did you visit? SHEFFIELD
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Review 16 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Great product!,
April 15, 2013
By Diddle78
from Staffordshire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Really pleased with the fit of the High Mount cycle carrier. Leaves lights and number plate exposed so no need for lighting board.
East to fit and really secure."
East to fit and really secure."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
Attitude to Shopping: Value for Money - I like things to be as cheap as possible
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? LEEK
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Review 17 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
3 Cycle Carrier Strap,
April 15, 2013
By PaulFromLiverpool
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Excellent product, easy to fit, stable and robust."
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
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? LIVERPOOL EDGE LANE
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Review 18 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
MINI,
April 15, 2013
By minigarf
from London
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"According to the instructions a MINI is not included in the list of vehilces. However, this fits mine perfectly, I attached the bottom straps to the metal holding the exhaust in place, not too near the exhaust of course. My only critisism, and no one seems to have mentioned this, the weight of the bikes plus the frame weight presses down on the bumper leaving slight dips when removed. I am sure this would be the case on any car not just a MINI."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Female
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
Which Store did you visit? REDHILL
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Review 19 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Great value bike rack,
April 13, 2013
By jim68
from Dorchester, Dorset
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: the price
"Bought in a rush, and fitted it in the car park outside the store! Easy as it was assembled and all i had to do was the straps and hang it on the car!"
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
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - With Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? DORCHESTER
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Review 20 for Halfords Rear High Mount 3 Cycle Carrier Strap Fitting
Overall Rating
Value for money,
April 12, 2013
By MArks2013
from Cheshire
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: the price, versatile, easy to fit, lights still visible
Cons: needs modification to fit
"Brought this on offer. Real value for money. Means you don't need to buy a desperate light rig for the car. Fits to two cars easily. Feels of good quality. Really secure. Can easily fit 3 men's road bikes on. Very little movement. Would recommend"
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
Family: I'm Living with Partner/Spouse - No Children
How many cars: 2
Which Store did you visit? CHEADLE
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