Was wondering as to what are the possibilities for bike carrier. Is it possible to have a rear mounting carrier like with a normal hatchback? It seems that the only options are on a tow bar or on a roof rack, and I dont find the idea of putting bikes on the roof very appealing.Cheers
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Hi dus,
I think Thule has something like that: http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Bike-Carriers/RearDoor
I think Thule has something like that: http://www.thule.com/en/GB/Products/Bike-Carriers/RearDoor
The roof-mounted option is OK - I just bought Thule Feet to fit to my Halfords Aero-Bars and it was simple enough to do - but it is a high roof to lift bikes onto!!
Went to Center Parcs, and the whole lot only just fitted under the roof of the entrance to the Park, and I didn't think the Q3 was that big....
Went to Center Parcs, and the whole lot only just fitted under the roof of the entrance to the Park, and I didn't think the Q3 was that big....
Hi dus,
We bought the towbar based bike carrier for our A3, and also the extension for a 3rd bike.
Certainly wasn't cheap but it's a fantastic bit of kit, best we've ever used, the whole thing folds down (with the bikes on) for easy boot access, loads of other clever gizmos and gadgets. We kept it when we traded in the A3 as we will use it on the Q3 as well. We've also used it on my Toyota Celica so I have no doubts that it'll fit the Q3 just fine.
If you can afford it, I'd recommend it
We bought the towbar based bike carrier for our A3, and also the extension for a 3rd bike.
Certainly wasn't cheap but it's a fantastic bit of kit, best we've ever used, the whole thing folds down (with the bikes on) for easy boot access, loads of other clever gizmos and gadgets. We kept it when we traded in the A3 as we will use it on the Q3 as well. We've also used it on my Toyota Celica so I have no doubts that it'll fit the Q3 just fine.
If you can afford it, I'd recommend it
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Did you get theSaris Bones 3 to fit your Q3?
Hello, Fat Daddy.
I hope you're well.
Could you please post some pics of how you've mounted this? I have the Saris Bones 2-bike rack, and I fear that the clips on top will break my Q3's spoiler (over-hanging lip on which the 3rd stop-light is mounted). Looking at the top of the rear door, I observe that the spoiler is what the clips will hook to, not the door's metallic edge. This spoiler is held by just 2 small bolts, from what I can tell, and I've been quite afraid of using my Saris rack because I expect this to break once the weight of the bike puts pressure on it.
Any insight on your mounting method will be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Renzo
I hope you're well.
Could you please post some pics of how you've mounted this? I have the Saris Bones 2-bike rack, and I fear that the clips on top will break my Q3's spoiler (over-hanging lip on which the 3rd stop-light is mounted). Looking at the top of the rear door, I observe that the spoiler is what the clips will hook to, not the door's metallic edge. This spoiler is held by just 2 small bolts, from what I can tell, and I've been quite afraid of using my Saris rack because I expect this to break once the weight of the bike puts pressure on it.
Any insight on your mounting method will be greatly appreciated.
Kind regards,
Renzo
Hello, Adders.
I've got the Saris Bones 2. It's worked well for me, though I still can't use it due to the reasons stated in my question to Fat Daddy. What I'm currently doing is folding both rear seats, removing the bike's front wheel, and placing all of that in the cargo area.
I've been gifted one of the roof bars for the Q5 and I'm going to modify it so I can mount it on the Q3. I'll try to mount the Bones by hooking the straps to the bar instead of the rear door once I get some time to modify the bar.
Good luck, and please let us know if you find any other solution.
I've got the Saris Bones 2. It's worked well for me, though I still can't use it due to the reasons stated in my question to Fat Daddy. What I'm currently doing is folding both rear seats, removing the bike's front wheel, and placing all of that in the cargo area.
I've been gifted one of the roof bars for the Q5 and I'm going to modify it so I can mount it on the Q3. I'll try to mount the Bones by hooking the straps to the bar instead of the rear door once I get some time to modify the bar.
Good luck, and please let us know if you find any other solution.
Never seen one but these racks get a good write-up on other Audi models - http://paulchensystem.net/products/en/bike-carrier/audi/q3.html
Cheers Spike
Cheers Spike
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