I have a Honda Element too and I think it is ideal for a bike and gear carrier. I use fork holders mounted on pieces of old Trex decking to lower the bikes to make easy entrance to rear hatch. As an exercise I managed to fit four bikes alternating front ends and back ends but three is more practical (this is with both seats removed). As to comfort, I have made two trips to the mountains of Colorado from Cleveland with my element which were ok sitting in the front seat. I made a trip to North Carolina with four guys in the car where I got to sit in the back which was annoying with the rear seat theater seating. However, on all those trips the mpg was right around 30 mpg on the interstates. On Jan 15, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Angus wrote:
> I also drive a Honda Element, specifically purchased because I can get > my bikes inside. I remove the front wheel and get the 64cm Ram > vertically inside "The Toaster." > > I fold up one rear seat when carrying a bike and can use the 2nd rear > seat as a changing room if necessary. The rubber/plastic floor is > easy to clean up. > > I don't find the Element particularly comfortable, but it's good > enough, has plenty of leg/head room and is very versatile. > > Angus > > On Jan 15, 6:01 am, [email protected] wrote: >> This is the second suggestion for the Element. You find plenty of front seat >> comfort too. >> Thanks for your insight (no pun). >> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: j4gitr <[email protected]> >> >> Sender: [email protected] >> Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:52:24 >> To: RBW Owners Bunch<[email protected]> >> Reply-To: [email protected] >> Subject: [RBW] Re: Informal Tall Riders Group: What is the best vehicle for >> hauling your bike? >> >> I'm driving a Honda Element. I put my 68 cm Waterford Adventure Cycle >> inside. I have toted it with another bike and our gear for Ragbrai and >> the Katy trail with my 6'4" 280# cousin next to me in the front seat. >> It's been one of the greatest most versatile vehicles I have ever >> owned. I'm 6'6" 99PBH. Long legs and I fit comfortably. I've been >> driving it for 4 years now. >> >> On Jan 13, 5:02 pm, robert zeidler <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Here's why I ask? I'm thinking about some new (4) wheels, and would >>> like to be able to keep the bike inside at times in the event of rain, >>> theft-prevention etc. Thinking of maybe outfitting a Jeep Wrangler w/ >>> a floor-mounted fork mount-just back the bike in, tighten the QR, >>> slide the wheel in next to it.... >> >>> Anyway, what is everybody else doing? >> >>> RGZ >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group >> athttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
