Atera LINEA bike carrier AR4708 for 3 to 4 bikes (024 708)

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.

It is supplied almost fully assembled - you only need to attach the bike holding platform.

A fourth bike adapter is available if you need to carry four bikes (see below). Features:

• The 3 bike base unit AR4708 is made of stainless steel and aluminium
• 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
• Atera's bike frame holders are without a doubt the most sophisticated bike holders 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 rack is 680mm deep with wheel trays 125mm apart.
• Maximum load: 60kg
• Maximum bike weight: 15kg each
• The bike comes to rest between the wheel clamps which, unusually, can and should be locked in position, adjusted for your bike, so the bike won't roll up or down the wheel tray. Now all you need to do is hold the bike vertical with one hand, even if the car is parked on a slope. Clever stuff...
• The quick release ratchet straps accommodate all common wheel sizes, including 'semi-fats' and 'plus' size tyres (up to 3") - a longer strap is available that will take smaller fat bike wheels (up to 4")
• 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

Made in Germany.

To find the spare parts you need, please click here or on the pdf symbol below, identify the product codes, then choose them from the list below. If you need more than 1 of any item, change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.

We try and keep spare parts in stock but if the part you order is not in stock we will get back to you ASAP to let you know how long it will take to order in.

It's not possible to fit this rack to a car with a spoiler or other modifications to the tailgate. Very importantly, please don't order it if your T5 has chrome edging at the base of the tailgate - this rack is likely to dent it.

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.

Delivery of other items

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?
We have offered a reliable Next Working Day service for well over 20 years but, due to the pressure on the couriers caused by the coronavirus crisis and the huge increase in online shopping, we can no longer be confident about the delivery date, which is why we now call the service ‘Express delivery’. Most Express delivery orders will arrive on the next or second working day, but some will arrive on the second or third working day, or be split between these days. 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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