I saw one on top gear and it looked pretty cool and now I've seen one on the road in the UK. Look ideal for taking the bike to trials.

And if they all looked like the cocept here i`m sure they`d sell loads!

Edited July 6, 200620 yr by barrybaines

Bringing This one back from the dead. . . anyone know how well it actually works to use an Element to hall a bike or two?

Edited September 23, 20178 yr by jonnyc21

On 06/07/2006 at 1:44 PM, barrybaines said:

And if they all looked like the cocept here i`m sure they`d sell loads!

Unfortunately they didn't. I just googled it (because I'd never heard of it) and it is pig ugly.

Ok, so lucky for me I don't care about pig ugly, I know I am asking a lot but I would like something that I can get in the use, is small, AWD, manual transmission and can carry at least 1 bike.  A second bike would be a nice win but isn't critical as most of the time I have a second I have all 3 of my families bikes and am towing a trailer any way.  

So do we have anyone that has actually used a Honda Element and could tell me if a bike or maybe two could fit, hoping without adjusting the bars (but I could live with that).  

Current Honda Element:

Edited September 24, 20178 yr by jonnyc21

Without the AWD requirement, you have a huge choice. Insisting on AWD impacts in two ways:

1. Far fewer models to choose from.

2. The rear platform is likely to be higher in comparison to FWD, so it's a greater height to lift the bike and less headroom inside.

If you're thinking of carrying a trials bike in a "good" car, you should also consider the dirt that gets carried into it and possibly the damage to the interior trim. (I carry my bike in a Citroen Berlingo and it is marginal on headroom. Hence I have put quite a lot of marks in the headlining with the handlebars. It's also got very muddy inside, but I'm not too concerned as it is only a knock-about car.)

That's part of why I was thinking a used Element might be an ok choice... no carpet just plastic/rubber type floor, foldable seats, larger cargo, built with the dirty weekend getaway in mind.  but gives me the AWD I am after.  

I am open to other AWD manual transmission options, just not sure what other options I have for the price range of a used Element.