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LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1118 |
I have the 110, and with the seat down flat I only have around 66inch. Don't think a 90 is going to fit.
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13th Nov 2022 3:27pm |
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ibexman Member Since: 13 Dec 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 2945 |
You can’t fit a rake or broom in the new 90🤪
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13th Nov 2022 4:23pm |
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Tim in Scotland Member Since: 23 May 2007 Location: The Land that time forgot Posts: 3753 |
My Mini 3 door hatchback has more boot space than the 90………… and the Mini’s boot is totally flat even with the seats down no aluminium bar across the boot either. Pangea Green D250 90 HSE with Air Suspension, Off-road Pack, Towing Pack, Black Contrast roof , rear recovery eyes, Front bash plate, Classic flaps all round, extended wheel arch kit and a few bits from PowerfulUK Expel Clear Gloss PPF to come
2020 D240 1st Edition in Pangea Green with Acorn interior. Now gone - old faithful, no mechanical issues whatsoever ever but the leaks and rattles all over the place won’t be missed! |
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13th Nov 2022 4:39pm |
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cozz Member Since: 15 May 2013 Location: nottingham Posts: 537 |
nope, couldn't get mine in with wheel removed on a 90 hardtop due to bulkhead
ordered a 100 now |
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13th Nov 2022 10:48pm |
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Farmerben Member Since: 16 Jan 2017 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 605 |
I can fit a gravel bike in my 90 Hard Top. Takes some manoeuvring but did it without removing a wheel. https://instagram.com/bentheoandrews
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14th Nov 2022 10:15am |
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lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2763 |
Get a towbar and bike carrier.
Much easier and no need to take off any bike wheels! Also what if your bike is covered in mud after a ride, would you want to put it in the back of a brand new Defender lt can be done though. Remove both wheels, lower the dropper post, and put the bike in upside down (sat on the saddle and bars) Secure it with a long bungee and then put the wheels in, best to put a bungee round those too. Takes a couple of minutes and it's how l got my e-mountain bike in the back of my (old model) Defender One point, if your mountain bike is electric, check it's okay to carry it upside down after a wet ride. lf it's a regular MTB then you've got no issues. |
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17th Nov 2022 6:42pm |
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LR Nuts Member Since: 10 Aug 2022 Location: UK Posts: 1118 |
lightening ....... OP wants to put it in a 90 !!
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17th Nov 2022 6:50pm |
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Dirtyduc Member Since: 13 Nov 2022 Location: Mi Posts: 2 |
Click image to enlarge I live in Mi, With all the salt they put on the roads in winter you don’t want your bike on the back. I was hoping to just remove the front wheel. I see someone managed to build a sleeping platform with the passenger seat forward, but not sure if I will still have the 30” height I would need. |
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17th Nov 2022 7:16pm |
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lightning Member Since: 23 Apr 2009 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2763 |
Ah, mines a 90 Commercial l would go with a towbar and bike carrier, much easier and no chance of damage to the interior of the Defender Re the above lf you're riding in Winter anyhow l wouldn't worry about a bit of salt spray, so long as your MTB is a good one. I rode my Kona and Foxy R all through five Derbyshire Winters including on roads covered in salt. Never had so much as a rusty bolt. Of course, l always clean my bike when l get home. But the salt sprays on the bike during the ride so can be there for hours. Still never had an issue. I do spray the bike with GT-85 (obviously not the brakes lol) and l am sure that helps |
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25th Nov 2022 7:07pm |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1372 |
Get a rear wheel bike carrier and wash it down when you get back home.
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7th Feb 2023 8:12am |
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Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1217 |
Does anyone know of a 2 bike carrier that works behind a Defender?
On the Tow Bar Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow.... Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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7th Feb 2023 9:08am |
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Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1372 |
Maxxraxx
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7th Feb 2023 9:21am |
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Uptoyouraxles Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 33 |
90 hardtop with bulkhead removed full suspension emtb fits in, rear wheel against the centre console and ratchet straps to keep it upright and front wheel off.
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7th Feb 2023 9:50pm |
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