Qashqai Internal Safety Net
Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2020 3:50 pm
We have been looking around for some time to purchase “Fold Up E-Bike’s” which we could just throw in the back of the QQ and I have tested a couple of these recently.
One being the “GoCycle” which is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, who set out to create the world's best urban electric bike. Thorpe is an industrial designer who once worked at the racing car company McLaren. The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels, a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling, a moulded magnesium frame and wheels and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up in 10 secs if achievable (more complex than the other) and can be carried in a case. The electric motor is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery - A Very Nice Bike ! Deliveries to here were not so good or the supply of parts from the UK, now whether it is Brexit or not unknown. All very trendy and Sporty but it was like buying a German Car the Basic Price and then everything + + +
The other was a “Hercules F8” German Model (Alu Frame) with a 500Wh Bosch Motor, Electrics, Hyd Brakes, Shimano Gears etc. Now this was more of a basic cycle design, Simple Fold Mechanism, Alu Frame, 8 Twist Gears, included everything, was faster and around 40% cheaper then the GoCycle. This is the one we have ordered for Starters.
Now comes my question, the plan was to put most likely 2 of these in the Rear of the QQ, they do fit but a little on the tight side. What I am concerned about is “Safety” and what I do not want to happen is that these cycles fly around under Braking and wrap around our Heads. The plan is for Anti Slip Rubber mats also with Elastic Stretch Straps. From Nissan and Elsewhere Nets are purchasable but they only secure articles in the Rear Area of the QQ via 4 Rings but not from the QQ Rear Door Area to the Rear of the Seats.
Nissan Net System : Both E-Bikes in QQ Rear without Safety Nets : Rear Hatch Tray placed to prevent Seat Damage : If any member has ideas or any experience of purchasing and using a large Net that covers this whole area I would be grateful for comments. There are large Trailer Nets available but very large and heavy.
This is just a question as a discussion point at present, if need be I might have to purchase a Tow Bar / Bike Carrier in the end. This is most probably the Safest Method in the end.
Looking forward to any helpful comments or ideas - Dave
One being the “GoCycle” which is an electric bicycle manufactured by Karbon Kinetics Limited, a company founded in 2002 by Richard Thorpe, who set out to create the world's best urban electric bike. Thorpe is an industrial designer who once worked at the racing car company McLaren. The Gocycle has interchangeable quick release wheels, a fully enclosed chain, gearing and cabling, a moulded magnesium frame and wheels and a flat pack storage and transport system, in which the bicycle folds up in 10 secs if achievable (more complex than the other) and can be carried in a case. The electric motor is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery - A Very Nice Bike ! Deliveries to here were not so good or the supply of parts from the UK, now whether it is Brexit or not unknown. All very trendy and Sporty but it was like buying a German Car the Basic Price and then everything + + +
The other was a “Hercules F8” German Model (Alu Frame) with a 500Wh Bosch Motor, Electrics, Hyd Brakes, Shimano Gears etc. Now this was more of a basic cycle design, Simple Fold Mechanism, Alu Frame, 8 Twist Gears, included everything, was faster and around 40% cheaper then the GoCycle. This is the one we have ordered for Starters.
Now comes my question, the plan was to put most likely 2 of these in the Rear of the QQ, they do fit but a little on the tight side. What I am concerned about is “Safety” and what I do not want to happen is that these cycles fly around under Braking and wrap around our Heads. The plan is for Anti Slip Rubber mats also with Elastic Stretch Straps. From Nissan and Elsewhere Nets are purchasable but they only secure articles in the Rear Area of the QQ via 4 Rings but not from the QQ Rear Door Area to the Rear of the Seats.
Nissan Net System : Both E-Bikes in QQ Rear without Safety Nets : Rear Hatch Tray placed to prevent Seat Damage : If any member has ideas or any experience of purchasing and using a large Net that covers this whole area I would be grateful for comments. There are large Trailer Nets available but very large and heavy.
This is just a question as a discussion point at present, if need be I might have to purchase a Tow Bar / Bike Carrier in the end. This is most probably the Safest Method in the end.
Looking forward to any helpful comments or ideas - Dave