Atera LINEA base unit no. AR4503

Atera's LINEA carriers are without doubt the highest quality 'clamp on' carriers available, of significantly better quality than the Thule Backpac and the various branded products you'll see in UK car dealer accessory catalogues. (They're sold as 'Original Equipment' by car dealers in Germany, but not in the UK. Shame!) The price reflects this quality, although we'd still argue that they're "good value" in the context of the price of a set of roof bars and aluminium roof mounting carriers.

They're supplied fully assembled except for the essential adapter kit which is quickly and easily fitted.

If you need to carry three bikes you should also order the Bike carrier adapter. Features:

• The 2 bike base unit AR4503 is made of aluminium
• Fitting the adapter kit is quick and easy work
• The adapter is specifically made for your vehicle so it will be a perfect fit
• You tighten the LINEA onto your car tailgate using a special key; the tensioner/lock is recessed for extra security
• The bike platform always stands higher than the lights and number plate board, so no additional electrics are required

• The bike frame holders are without a doubt the most sophisticated units available. They fit oval and other outsize frames as well as round ones, wrapping a strap right around the frame for safety and security. (This looks like a simple plastic strap, but it is in fact 'sandwiched' around a spring steel core.) With universal joints at both ends, and a slight curve in the aluminium support rod to increase the opportunities available, we haven't yet come across any combination of bike sizes and styles that can't easily be locked into place.

• Each bike platform is 1400mm wide. The wheels are held in place with quick fit polypropylene straps, 2 for the front wheel so that they can be 'triangulated' for better stability. The straps travel in adjustable and lockable holders, i.e. they don't fall to the ground when undone.
• Picture 6 shows the wheel clamps. Your bike comes to rest between these (which you'll already have adjusted for your bike wheel base) and won't keep trying to roll off the carrier, even if the car is parked on a slope. Clever stuff...
• There are rubber feet on the bottom of each LINEA to prevent damage when it's being stood up against a wall when not in use

Note that Pictures 1, 2, and 3 show alternative LINEA carriers - but they do give a very good idea of what this version looks like.

Please note that you can't use rear fixing carriers on cars with rear spoilers, or on vehicles where modifications to the roof or tailgate would have an effect on the fitting of the carrier. Find a different solution - either roof mounting and/or tow bar mounting.

Made in Germany.

Delivery charges and arrangements:

We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.

These are our standard charges; there are usually surcharges for all offshore destinations and some remote postcodes - for details please see our delivery information page.

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Delivery times

Delivery times are calculated in working days (Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays).

Cut-off times for Express Delivery orders
Express Delivery orders placed before before the cut-off times shown below will usually be desptached on the date of order. Express Delivery orders placed after these cut-off times will be despatched the next working day.

Delivery FAQs

When will my order arrive?
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Express Delivery orders placed on a Friday (before 1pm) should be delivered on the Monday or Tuesday, Express Delivery orders placed on a Saturday or Sunday should be delivered on the Tuesday or Wednesday. The arrangements for Very Heavy Items are different and are shown above.

What about Next Working Day delivery?
Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next working day, if the order is placed before the cut-off time (see above). Some will arrive on the second working day if there has been a "split-delivery". So-called “split deliveries” happen when the couriers do not have enough trailer space for everything that should be moved around the UK, so they will load what they can and leave the rest for the next trailer.

Is my delivery day guaranteed?
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. As well as split deliveries, all courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.

Do I need to be at home?
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver to an address which suits you – this does not need to be your home address. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.

Payment options:

We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".

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