One of the early models of the Ivtec WideGrip bicycle carrier won a gold medal for innovative product at Eurobike 2017. The product in the video is a prototype that we developed and provided to our partners at Adlerwerke GmbH for the competition. More information about the event can be found here.
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A compact and versatile bike rack designed for transporting bikes in an inverted position, winner of a gold medal for an innovative product at Eurobike 2017.
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Description
Ivtec WideGrip (also known as W-Grip version 2.0) is a universal bike rack for transporting bikes in an inverted position on the car roof. Its compact size and lightweight design allow for quick and easy installation onto pre-installed roof crossbars.
The rack provides stable, secure, and convenient transportation, securing the bike at three key points – the handlebars and saddle (or frame/rear wheel). This ensures a reliable fix, regardless of the type of bike.
The precise design and carefully selected materials minimize the risk of scratching or damaging the components, making Ivtec WideGrip an excellent choice even for high-end bikes.
Why choose Ivtec WideGrip?
Innovative, versatile, and secure – the bike rack that meets all your needs.
1 It does not apply to the T-slot variation of the carrier.
2 For more information click on the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is most often asked by our clients:
Which carrier variation shall I pick?
If you have not yet purchased crossbars for your car and you want match their purchase with the characteristics of the different variations of the carrier, then you can look at the following options:
- If you are looking for a low-budget solution to transport your bikes, you can go for square bars. These types of bars are relatively cheap, but strong enough to withstand 4 bicycles. Their disadvantages are the higher noise level, more shaking of the bicycles, and their tendency to bend when carrying heavy loads for a long time.
- If you are a type of person for whom the aesthetics of the car and the accessories installed on it are important, if you don’t intend to load bikes heavier than 15 kg and if you don’t mind limiting the maximum speed while transporting the bikes to 90 km/h, we would recommend aluminum crossbars with T-slot. However, before purchasing the bars, you should check that the size of the T-slot is compatible with our carrier. You can find more information on the T-slot requirements here.
- If you intend to load relatively heavy bikes (e.g. downhill mountain bikes or electric bikes) and are looking for maximum stability and comfort during transportation, we recommend that you go for aerodynamic (aluminum) bars. They can be of any shape and size, but for maximum stability we recommend choosing ones with a greater load capacity and a wider profile.
If your car is already equipped with roof crossbars, your choice comes down to the carrier variations that are compatible with them.
You can find additional information to help you with your choice in the “Comparison Chart” section.
What is the maximum number of bicycles that can be transported with Ivtec WideGrip?
Ivtec WideGrip is designed to carry one bicycle only. If necessary, several carriers can be installed on the roof of the car. The maximum number of bicycles that can be transported with Ivtec WideGrip bike racks depends on several factors, some of which are:
- the car dimensions;
- the length of the crossbars;
- the distance between the crossbars;
- the type of the bicycles;
- having accessories intalled on the bicycles handlebars.
In most cases in order to transport 4 mountain bikes, the crossbars of your vehicle need to be at least 120 cm long and the distance between them 80 – 90 cm. To transport 10 mountain bikes on a van, the bars must be minimum 150 cm long. Keep in mind that according to the law the width of the load should not exceed the dimensions of the car.
Is the rear extension part of the carrier or is it purchased additionally?
Yes, the 130 mm extension is part of the Ivtec WideGrip kit. It can be installed if additional room between the car roof and the rear of the bicycle is needed.
If I buy a carrier for one type of crossbars, is it possible to convert it for another type of bars afterwards?
Yes, it is! If you replace the crossbars of your car with new ones or you want to use the carrier with other type of bars, it is enough to buy only the fasteners that are designed for the corresponding type of bars.
Can see the product live and purchase it from a store?
In our effort to maintain competitive prices, we decided to chose the direct-to-consumer business model, thus eliminating the non-negligible increase in the product price on its way through the sales network. Therefore, our products can only be purchased from our online store.
Do you offer a discount for buying more than one carrier?
One of the main goals we set for ourselves while developing this product was to make it affordable. This is the reason why we do not apply marketing gimmicks like discounts and promotions which result in higher regular price. So if you are asking us if you will get a discount for 3 or 4 carriers, unfortunately we will have to give you a negative answer.
Additional information
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 6.3 × 5.3 cm |
| Време за монтаж | 5 – 10 min |
| Максимална скорост | 90 – 120 km/h |
| Максимален товар | 15 – 25 kg |
| Макс. бр. велосипеди на автомобил | 4 |
Comparison Chart
Each of the carrier variations has its advantages. See which one is best for your needs.
|
WG2S (for square bars) |
WG2T (for bars with T-slot) |
WG2U (for aerodynamic bars) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 kg | 1.1 kg | 1.7 kg |
| Installation time | 7 min | 5 min | 10 min |
| Bar mount type | external | T-slot | external |
| Crossbar width | 30 - 34 mm | unlimited | 35 - 94 mm |
| Crossbar height | 20 - 25 mm[1] | unlimited | 5 - 30 mm[1] |
| Can be installed along the entire length of the bar[2] | |||
| Maximum speed | 120 km/h | 90 km/h | 120 km/h |
| Maximum load | 25 kg | 15 kg | 25 kg |
| Bar distance for 3+ bikes[3] | 80 – 90 cm | 90 – 110 cm | 80 – 90 cm |
| Maximum bike size difference[4] | 280 mm | 200 mm | 280 mm |
1 It is possible to install the carrier to beams which height is greater than the maximum allowed, but you need to add a set of non-standard mounting bolts to your shopping cart.
2 The variations of the carrier for square and aerodynamic crossbars (which are mounted using plates passing under the bar) cannot be mounted along the entire length of the bar. This is determined by the location of the brackets that serve to grip the bars to the roof of the vehicle.
3 The indicated values are for standard bicycles mounted to the carrier by means of the rear wheel.
4 The loaded bikes size difference is measured at their points of contact with the rack. A certain tolerance is allowed, which depends on the way the bike is attached to the rack - by seat, frame or rear wheel. Transporting two or more bicycles with a drastic difference in size (for example, a normal bicycle and a children's bicycle) is possible if the handlebar holders of the rack (the wave-shaped elements) are turned in opposite directions, so that for the larger bicycles they point outwards and for the smaller ones they point inward to the other crossbar.
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