ISI Bike Carrier Review

trngia · May 19, 2017, 08:01:55 AM

For ages I had been looking for a bike carrier I could interchange between my camping trailer and vehicle with lots of other tick box requirements as you will see in my review.

Eventually I came across ISI Bike Carriers and have been using this system for over a year now and love it.

My review blog and video is at the following link.....

https://funfitadventure.com/2017/05/19/%EF%BB%BFisi-bike-carrier-review/

Hope you enjoy it :-)

void · July 24, 2017, 08:30:54 AM

These are awesome racks, just purchased the 4x4x4 model..
Just need to get the trailer modified with a suitable mount.. keen to see some more photos of how you have it mounted on the drawbar.

wakychapmans · July 24, 2017, 09:12:38 AM

as I've posted in many previous threads, we also have an iSi rack.

Initially it was fitted to the back of our 105 series and in that time it crossed the Simpson twice, the Anne Beadel once and more smaller tracks and outback trips than I can count. Not a single problem.

And unlike many rear of car mounted racks, not one piece of plastic in the construction and most importantly (to me at least), the rack doesn't impede the approach or departure angles of the car.

We now have it fitted to the back of the "half an 80 series" camper (in the tow hitch receiver) and it's been perfect. Up high, out of the way and tougher than many 4wd accessories...

Also, if you really want a custom mount, George at iSi is more than willing to talk to you and help with custom designs to suit different campers if required.

Sixpack · July 26, 2017, 04:41:43 PM

I think it is a great bike rack, a little expensive but very handy and easy to fit bikes. Easily changed between Tug and Campervan.

PWE · July 30, 2017, 08:08:55 AM

Overprice for me.

void · August 07, 2017, 05:19:54 PM

Quote from: PWE on July 30, 2017, 08:08:55 AM
Overprice for me.

Considering the value of the bikes and thebdiffernet sizes used on the rack, definitely not over priced...

We are not talking K-mart spec bikes being carrier on an $80 rack.

Thule roof rack carrier work out to be about 300 per bike.

The ISI carrier allow us to carry any bike from the kids race BMX's to the family's collection of MTB's (20in, 24in, 27.5in and 29in wheels)

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wakychapmans · August 07, 2017, 06:45:51 PM

Quote from: void on August 07, 2017, 05:19:54 PM

The ISI carrier allow us to carry any bike from the kids race BMX's to the family's collection of MTB's (20in, 24in, 27.5in and 29in wheels)

you left out fatbikes with 5.05" wide tyres on 100mm wide 26" rims.

void · August 07, 2017, 06:48:37 PM

Quote from: MuruCycles on August 07, 2017, 06:45:51 PM
you left out fatbikes with 5.05" wide tyres on 100mm wide 26" rims.

True... still to a fat bike to the stable ... 7yr is keen for one.

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weeds · August 07, 2017, 08:46:16 PM

Quote from: void on August 07, 2017, 05:19:54 PM
Considering the value of the bikes and thebdiffernet sizes used on the rack, definitely not over priced...

We are not talking K-mart spec bikes being carrier on an $80 rack.

Thule roof rack carrier work out to be about 300 per bike.

The ISI carrier allow us to carry any bike from the kids race BMX's to the family's collection of MTB's (20in, 24in, 27.5in and 29in wheels)

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Totally agree...replacement cost of out bikes would be $25k for the two MTB and two road bikes.

We are currently working on a solution for our MTB on a swing away spare wheel carrier.

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PWE · August 08, 2017, 04:20:18 PM

Well, I know when I am wrong.
Been googling for bike carriers that work with twin wheel carriers and there are not many, if any better than ISI.
I cannot carrier on the roof because I have a kayak and rooftop tent on it.

Anyway, I was wrong and I can proof it - I've order a set!

wakychapmans · August 08, 2017, 04:22:44 PM

Quote from: weeds on August 07, 2017, 08:46:16 PM
Totally agree...replacement cost of out bikes would be $25k for the two MTB and two road bikes.

you totally lost me at "two road bikes..."

Bird · August 08, 2017, 04:37:39 PM

Quote from: weeds...replacement cost of out bikes would be $25k for the two MTB and two road bikes.

I'd want someone to shoot me if I ever paid $25k for 20 bikes. 4 good bikes with motors new for that

weeds · August 08, 2017, 05:39:11 PM

Quote from: weeds on August 07, 2017, 08:46:16 PM
Totally agree...replacement cost of out bikes would be $25k for the two MTB and two road bikes.

We are currently working on a solution for our MTB on a swing away spare wheel carrier.

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Er whops....fat fingers.

$15k to replace all four

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void · August 29, 2017, 10:35:19 AM

Quote from: Sixpack on July 26, 2017, 04:41:43 PM

I think it is a great bike rack, a little expensive but very handy and easy to fit bikes. Easily changed between Tug and Campervan.

Can I ask where you got the stand for the rack built?

GGV8Cruza · August 29, 2017, 10:43:53 AM

I had one made up at a local steel engineering place, gave them some measurements on a drawing with a spare ISI hitch and this is the result

The bracket is a bit of over engineering but it's going to last. Bracket all fitted up and bolted down

GG

jimc1 · September 03, 2017, 09:38:50 PM

Cant beat the design of the carrier. When I fitted mine to front of my trailer, I mounted it on a flangeless hub to allow the arm to pivot. It makes for easy access to front boxes and loading bikes.

The hub has a positioning pin that stops rotation at 90 degree intervals.

Sixpack · September 04, 2017, 04:22:37 PM

Sorry Void for the late response, any metal fabricartion place will do it. It just found one close by and gave them some measurements I took.

NewieCamper · September 04, 2017, 06:43:23 PM

Quote from: jimc1 on September 03, 2017, 09:38:50 PM
Cant beat the design of the carrier. When I fitted mine to front of my trailer, I mounted it on a flangeless hub to allow the arm to pivot. It makes for easy access to front boxes and loading bikes.

The hub has a positioning pin that stops rotation at 90 degree intervals.

jimc1 · September 05, 2017, 08:28:51 AM

Yes pictures are needed... have a look at this thread for pics.

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=28369.msg868450#msg868450

vern · September 05, 2017, 09:13:31 AM

Quote from: jimc1 on September 05, 2017, 08:28:51 AM
Yes pictures are needed... have a look at this thread for pics.

http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=28369.msg868450#msg868450

Troll through 385 pages for it? Come on, gives us some help

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GGV8Cruza · September 05, 2017, 09:20:14 AM

Quote from: vern on September 05, 2017, 09:13:31 AM
Troll through 385 pages for it? Come on, gives us some help

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for the lazy ones

GG

vern · September 05, 2017, 09:20:51 AM

Thanks gg thats me.
Pain to look up via tapatalk

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void · January 10, 2018, 03:21:00 PM

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on August 29, 2017, 10:43:53 AM
I had one made up at a local steel engineering place, gave them some measurements on a drawing with a spare ISI hitch and this is the result

The bracket is a bit of over engineering but it's going to last. Bracket all fitted up and bolted down

GG

Do you get much bounce with the bikes. Have mine on the draw bar, but have noticed that they tend to bound a bit... the post may not have been large enough..

GGV8Cruza · January 10, 2018, 03:57:56 PM

Quote from: void on January 10, 2018, 03:21:00 PM
Do you get much bounce with the bikes. Have mine on the draw bar, but have noticed that they tend to bound a bit... the post may not have been large enough..

No real bounce. They sit better on the trailer than when on the car. The post is ultra strong so thats probably helping. Just did 3000k with them on and no problems at all.

GG

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void · January 10, 2018, 04:09:32 PM

Quote from: GGV8Cruza on January 10, 2018, 03:57:56 PM
No real bounce. They sit better on the trailer than when on the car. The post is ultra strong so thats probably helping. Just did 3000k with them on and no problems at all.

GG

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Thanks... might make another brace to stop some of the bounce... your post is heaps larger than what mine is

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