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Since this thread has been resurrected... Has anybody used one of these Fabbri Gringo 2? I've been looking at them and like them as they look really easy to fit and look like you might be able to still open the rear door with the bikes on? However Amazon reviews seem suggest they put too large a load on the back door?

Anyone got any comments? James
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Post #532961 19th May 2016 3:02pm
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Stacey007



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^ Best the OP replies but if you open the door with two mountain bikes on the back that is a lot of weight on the hinges,,,


Not sure what damage that would do probably the odd time very little but depends on use.


I already have this from my previous car (Thule rack) quality is great with built in lights etc, so I pan on using this.




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with this to enable the rack to clear the spare wheel




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At £125 its pricey but I already have the above rack which was a lot, and it works great, stable above 'cough' 100Kph.... Smile
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Guys - any idea if this rack would be compatible with 18 inch wheels?

Looks like a good solution but the images show the upright bars very close to the outside diameter of the wheel. Would the bars rub against an 18 inch wheel or do the tyres push the bars away from the wheel?
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Jim_Bean



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Guys quick question. I just bought one of these and i don't seem to have enough length on the cables to 'cross' them behind the spare wheel and then pull them up on to the hooks.

If i don't cross the cables behind the wheel it will just about fit with the ratchet on the lowest possible setting.

Is this right?

I'm running 265 wide tyres same as the original poster.
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I use one of these great bit of kit, fits fine on my 265/75/16 BF Goodrich but I don't cross me he wires never had a issue just do it up tight!

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Jim_Bean



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Thanks for the reply. I was a little concerned that without being able to cross the cables it might be a little insecure.

There is just enough length on the cable to tighten it up without crossing them. I was going to use two heavy duty climbing carabiners to extend the length so I could cross the cables.

Does seem like a great bit of kit, shame the cables are not about 5cm longer!
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Photos of rack installed and loaded please Very Happy

Do you both have standard doors or with a spare wheel carrier? OK I know you might not want to, but can you open the door with the bikes fitted?

Thank you. Thumbs Up James
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Jim_Bean



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I'll get you some photos. I have a Mantec wheel carrier. I was happy that it will easily take the additional weight. The reviews on Amazon suggest that the rear door may vibrate without a wheel carrier. The other guys might be able to comment on that.
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JOW240725



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Thanks Jim_Bean, would be appreciated. I'd read those reviews, hence my question really. Thumbs Up James
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Jim_Bean



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My review of the Fabbri Gringo Bici 2 Bicycle Carrier

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B002RA...&psc=1

So here is my 110 with the rack attached and loaded :


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The bike rack sits on top of the tyre and the two metal straps run around the back and hook up on the front. I run 265 wide tyres and there wasn't quite enough length on them so I used two heavy duty Steel Spring Snap Hooks.

These: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NIN...&psc=1



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Here you can see how the rack fits on the wheel and where the straps sit:


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I have a Mantec wheel carrier so all the weight of the wheel/tyre and the bike and rack are taken of the back door (one of the best things I ever bought).


Because of this I am happy to be able to open the back door completely even with the bikes on the rack:



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The rack sits nicely on the back and doesn't stick out much either side :



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The rack does not come with a trailer board but it does obscure the number plate and lights :



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I bought a standard trailer board :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004NC...&psc=1

and a couple 'Quick Fist' connectors :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000CQ...&psc=1

and I can now easily connect the trailer board to the rack but I can also use the board on anything else i'm towing or carrying.



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Hope this helps!
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Stacey007



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^ neat for 2 bikes, but you have to unplug the lights each time you open the boot also?
Post #537854 6th Jun 2016 8:43am
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