Hi all... I've had a quick search for similar topics but none really answer my query on cycle racks... I recently purchased and used this cycle rack on my CC: http://tinyurl.com/henwu I've had no difficulty fitting and securing it but worry it might put unacceptable stresses on the boot/roof mechanism (i.e. damage it). It's one of those racks that has a couple of straps/hooks that connect to the chassi below the bumper and a couple of straps/hooks that secure them selves by being closed in the hinged part of the boot lid.
My questions are:
Is this a suitable bike rack?
Will it damage the roof/boot mechanism as it sort of loads the boot lid in the way it carries the bikes?
Is there a specific carrier I should be using (i.e. a Peugeot approved one)?
Many thanks for your advice...
Cycle rack - advice needed
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wanos
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The cc has an optional luggage rack available for it, imagine the weight on the lid when you've got a couple of suitcases strapped to ii! The manual says your not to use the electric roof when the luggage rack has a load strapped to it (common sense really), I guess the same would apply to a cycle rack it's perfectly safe to use when there's no load, just don't ever use the roof when you've got a cycle on the back. The weight difference between an empty cycle rack and an empty luggage rack wont be that much different.
My CC: 2.0 Silver/Black 03, SP Wheel Arches & Grill, Twin Headlamp Conv. Rear Lexus Style Lamps, Chrome Bumper Inserts & Side Mouldings, Impact CC Boot Spoiler with Side Repeaters, Front Splitter, Black/Red Leather Interior with Chrome Roll Bars.