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Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 12, 2007, 05:16:06 PM

Well can you?

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Jimjitsu on September 12, 2007, 05:25:37 PM

not in mine

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 12, 2007, 05:27:04 PM

What Not even if you take the front wheel off? :(

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Fish on September 12, 2007, 05:34:42 PM

Depends on the size of the bike.

Fish

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Mims on September 12, 2007, 05:40:50 PM

Interesting 1st post, bit random lol... Why are you wanting to put one in a 7 anyway?

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Grizzly on September 12, 2007, 06:09:52 PM

i\'ve had a Mini moto in mine but it was tight :)

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: robedwards99 on September 12, 2007, 07:51:44 PM

I doubt you could get a mountain bike in one.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: shaunwil on September 12, 2007, 08:00:25 PM

Time for a creative bike rack (air brake)

Shaun

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Jame5 on September 12, 2007, 08:02:21 PM

I\'d like to know this too, if anyone has done it

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Red and Single on September 12, 2007, 08:09:29 PM

Surely if you were prepared to remove both wheels it\'s easily done.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Grizzly on September 12, 2007, 08:19:30 PM

I once put my 19" MTB in my T2 vert (roof up) but it took me the best part of half an hour and it was only just drivable. I think it properly could be done if you take the rear divider/seat back out but it would be tight the frame assembly is bigger than it looks because of the bars/ Cranks etc

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on September 12, 2007, 08:41:49 PM

I think i would prefer to get a bike rack that fixes to the boot, or some roofracks that hold a bike. Do a title only search for "roof rack", it was mentioned on here a few months ago with pics of one fitted

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: ro284 on September 12, 2007, 08:56:02 PM

Think i\'d go for a tow bar, if it was that essential, got one on my scorpio, and a cycle carrier that clamps on to the ball,
Bob

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: gonzoninja on September 12, 2007, 08:59:06 PM

Yup. I do Triathlons and have fitted my road bike with aero bars in my FD. Not comfortably mind, but it does fit on the back seat. Remember to put a sheet down so you don\'t get oil and grease on your seats.

As stated before, both wheels need to come off. Make sure the cranks are horizontal. Turn the handlebars so that if the wheel was fitted it would face to the windscreen.

It may need a bit of pushing but it will go in. You may also need to move the driving seat forward to make it fit. The rear deraillieur may also need to be moved to get your seatbelt on.

The wheels can either be put behind the bike frame or in the boot.

I\'ve tried tons of ways to fit a bike in the FD (putting the seats down etc) and this is the only way it will work.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 12, 2007, 10:23:28 PM

Oh well I ask because I bought one this evening (rx7 that is, I already have a bike). The car is booked in to have an alarm fitted tomorrow. The garage is about 2 miles from my work. The garage opens at 830am and I have a meeting at work at 9am. Therefore I have to cover 2 miles in less than 30 minutes.

So if the bike were to fit in the car I could get an alarm fitted and make my meeting...

Yes i could probably run 2 miles in 30 minutes but I don\'t want to turn up to the meeting looking like i have just been for a 2 mile run.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: m4drx on September 12, 2007, 10:35:21 PM

skateboard :D

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: alexb on September 13, 2007, 12:08:46 AM

I guess you\'ve found out by now but yes as has been said you can get a mountain bike in an FD - I used to take my Kona down to Devon when I went to see my folks and will be bringing it back in the autumn as it\'s down there at the moment.

If you take both wheels off, and either take the stem out of the headset or take the handlebars off the stem if you\'ve got a front-loader then it\'s quite easy. You can even keep the parcel shelf on.

Never tried to get my full susser in there tho ;)

Cheers,
Alex

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: robedwards99 on September 13, 2007, 12:26:41 AM

Quote from: PhiloOh well I ask because I bought one this evening (rx7 that is, I already have a bike). The car is booked in to have an alarm fitted tomorrow. The garage is about 2 miles from my work. The garage opens at 830am and I have a meeting at work at 9am. Therefore I have to cover 2 miles in less than 30 minutes.

So if the bike were to fit in the car I could get an alarm fitted and make my meeting...

Yes i could probably run 2 miles in 30 minutes but I don\'t want to turn up to the meeting looking like i have just been for a 2 mile run.

Glad to hear you\'ve got one mate. :)

What did you get in the end??

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 13, 2007, 07:33:59 AM

Rob I got the very clean, late 93, low mileage example you suggested I go and see. Completely standard with new brakes, clutch, and engine rebuild. Very happy with it so far.

I am really looking forward to the 300 mile round trip to see the in-laws this weekend. :)

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Martiny on September 13, 2007, 07:45:03 AM

You can get a roofrack.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Grizzly on September 13, 2007, 07:03:10 PM

Hang on a Minute, Ride the Bike... problem sorted :Thumbs-up

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Grizzly on September 13, 2007, 07:20:50 PM

Ok let me introduce myself, I\'m the muppet that replys before he\'s read all the new posts :)

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: AtomicRex on September 13, 2007, 07:32:53 PM

Quote from: PhiloYes i could probably run 2 miles in 30 minutes but I don\'t want to turn up to the meeting looking like i have just been for a 2 mile run.

30 minutes to run 2 miles??

You should be able to walk that in that time?? ;)

Get the garage to drop you back home.....no doubt you are paying good money for the alarm....so I doubt 2 miles is really going to cost them!

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 13, 2007, 07:58:24 PM

All sorted.

The garage stated when I booked that I had to drop the car off. However no matter what way i looked at it I could not be sitting cool calm and collective in my 9am if I had to transport myself those 2 miles in less than half an hour.

So I had no choice but to phone the garage to cancel. Thankfully they then decided it was worth their while to collect the car. :chat

Looking at the boot now I think I would have to be pretty determined to fit a bike in there.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Martiny on September 13, 2007, 08:17:04 PM

2 miles?
Put the bike in with it sticking out the boot, and just a tie-down on the hatch.

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: D1 WTF on September 14, 2007, 12:05:05 AM

i had a bike in mine, both wheels off mind and the rear seat flap folded down. removed parcel shelf too. but still happily had a passenger in the car

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: leon on September 14, 2007, 11:39:22 AM

Looking through the paperwork that came with my Rx7 it at one point did have a roof rack! o.0 The bigest things ive fit into mine are a set of side skirts for an mx5 and a 24 gallon tool chest! (Now heres the fun part, guess what was in the chest) :Laugh

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: Philo on September 14, 2007, 05:20:56 PM

Quote from: leonLooking through the paperwork that came with my Rx7 it at one point did have a roof rack! o.0 The bigest things ive fit into mine are a set of side skirts for an mx5 and a 24 gallon tool chest! (Now heres the fun part, guess what was in the chest) :Laugh

A bike!? :rollin

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: fdman on September 14, 2007, 09:47:41 PM

Dear Philo,
I have no difficulty fitting my road racing bike into my 7 when
going to races or for for a short touring holiday break, usually
in the fantastic rolling and hilly countryside of Dorset and Wiltshire.
Tried and tested:Saddle and seat pin out, both wheels in the boot,
bicycle in the rear, with the handlebars turned.
Problem solved!
Best wishes,
fdman

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: D2BBA on September 15, 2007, 10:26:15 AM

Sod walking / cycling 2 miles... TAXI!:yes

Chris

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: skybusr34 on September 15, 2007, 09:23:39 PM

D2BBA agree totally. 2 mile taxi = 5 quid tops!! about the same as the rex for fuel!!!

Title: Can you fit a bicycle in an RX7? (FD)
Post by: leon on September 17, 2007, 12:47:56 PM

A bike Philo ? :D nawr think more random! if anybody manages to get it ill buy them a pint....:yes.

but i think if you do a little thinking you should fit a bike easy enough in the car.

Mazda Rotary Club

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