3 door - fold up rear seats and put bikes in the back?

Dawson · 2nd July 2008, 19:13

Hello,

I've been looking at Roof Rack options for my Civic Type S and have found that the only real option is the Honda one, which isn't truely removeable as cutting the trim is required for fitting.

We all know the "magic seats" in the 3 door are still there, just without the locking mechanism, and with the wee ring lock around the bar. 10 seconds lifts the seats up and has them locked up using the seat belts. Excellent.

What i'm wondering is, could I fit 2 mountain bikes in the back, with the wheels removed, without scratching the car?

Cheers,

D

Dimplyred · 2nd July 2008, 19:43

I would certainly try it, I think they just might. I know one easily goes in.

Essexboy · 2nd July 2008, 20:05

I have a big bag I put my bike in, then I fold down the rear seats and it fits in easily -

dhb Marsden Wheeled Bike Bag And Wheel Bag Set for 64.99 | dhb Bags - Bike | Cycle | Wiggle Marsden Wheeled Bike Bag And Wheel Bag Set

I reckon you'd have no problems getting two in, loads of room...

ante00 · 3rd July 2008, 11:43

Well I have 5 door and I managed to put 1 mountain bike in it witjout any problems and without removing wheels from it and there is still room for one or two more....In 3 door I would assume that the bike can also get in without any problems and like you sad to take off front wheel first....

Boozyjunior · 3rd July 2008, 13:36

I have had two bikes in mine no problem still plenty of room just make sure the bikes are a different way round in the car

simon1 · 3rd July 2008, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by ante00

Well I have 5 door and I managed to put 1 mountain bike in it witjout any problems and without removing wheels from it and there is still room for one or two more....In 3 door I would assume that the bike can also get in without any problems and like you sad to take off front wheel first....

How did you fit it in without removing the front wheel??? I tried yesterday to put mine in for the first time (it's a full adult-size Mountain bike) and there is no way I can close the back doors with the wheel still on.

mike170177 · 3rd July 2008, 15:00

I have managed two mountain bikes in the back no problems - front wheels removed. My is a 5 door though, no damage to interior, I also put down a large plastic sheet to ensure no marks inside the car - those £1 Ikea shower curtains sure are useful!

ante00 · 3rd July 2008, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon1

How did you fit it in without removing the front wheel??? I tried yesterday to put mine in for the first time (it's a full adult-size Mountain bike) and there is no way I can close the back doors with the wheel still on.

At first I thought myself I'll have to take the wheel of but after thinking I did it. I turned steering of bike little bit to front of car and bike went in perfectly and it was full size too. Doors where steering and front wheels were I didn't open I got it thro other door and I only put some plastic around handles so it doesn't scratch any foil on windows or plastic trim....To bad I didn't took any pics of it and I used seat belts to secure it....

Here is pic from civics brochure (maybe it can help....I wrote on it how I did it....)

Dawson · 3rd July 2008, 20:03

Thanks for all the replies. I'll try and squeeze both bikes in at the weekend, and post some pictures.

illegalhunter · 3rd July 2008, 20:08

Is that a bike for midgets tho

strawberry · 3rd July 2008, 20:37

No the front wheel isnt actually on it but take a closer look and you`ll see that it is beside the front forks

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Dawson Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3 door - fold up rear seats and put bikes in the back? Hello, I've been looking at Roof Rack options for my Civic Type S and have found that the only real option is the Honda one, which isn't truely removeable as cutting the trim is required for fitting. We all know the "magic seats" in the 3 door are still there, just without the locking mechanism, and with the wee ring lock around the bar. 10 seconds lifts the seats up and has them locked up using the seat belts. Excellent. What i'm wondering is, could I fit 2 mountain bikes in the back, with the wheels removed, without scratching the car? Cheers, D

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Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,697 Thanks: 17 Thanked 65 Times in 64 Posts	I would certainly try it, I think they just might. I know one easily goes in.

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Essexboy Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 9th June 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have a big bag I put my bike in, then I fold down the rear seats and it fits in easily - dhb Marsden Wheeled Bike Bag And Wheel Bag Set for 64.99 \| dhb Bags - Bike \| Cycle \| Wiggle Marsden Wheeled Bike Bag And Wheel Bag Set I reckon you'd have no problems getting two in, loads of room...

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ante00 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 18th April 2007 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 525 Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Well I have 5 door and I managed to put 1 mountain bike in it witjout any problems and without removing wheels from it and there is still room for one or two more....In 3 door I would assume that the bike can also get in without any problems and like you sad to take off front wheel first....

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Boozyjunior Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 9th October 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have had two bikes in mine no problem still plenty of room just make sure the bikes are a different way round in the car

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mike170177 Valve Cap Join Date: 12th September 2007 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have managed two mountain bikes in the back no problems - front wheels removed. My is a 5 door though, no damage to interior, I also put down a large plastic sheet to ensure no marks inside the car - those £1 Ikea shower curtains sure are useful!

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Dawson Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th December 2006 Location: Turriff Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the replies. I'll try and squeeze both bikes in at the weekend, and post some pictures.

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illegalhunter HACKIN & SLAYIN Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,497 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Is that a bike for midgets tho

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strawberry Wheelnut Join Date: 6th May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	No the front wheel isnt actually on it but take a closer look and you`ll see that it is beside the front forks