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Easily accesible
Bike carrier solution
Especially for electric and hybrid cars
Do you like cycling, but is your car not allowed to tow trailer weight? The RMC Brink bike carrier solution might be the answer to your problem. This system is not able to tow, but it does allow you to carry. Almost all bike carriers can be mounted on this carrying solution.
Innovation
- Diagonal detachable
- Sleeve is easy to reach
- Nose weight easy to position
- Available in seconds
Ease of use
- Maintenance-free
- Storage bag for the ball
- Visible instructions for operation
- Ergonomic dial for detachment
Safety
- Anti-theft lock
- Maximum vertical load
- Audible and visible locking
- Safety strip, exclusively for bike carriers
Ease of use
The bike carrier solution is very easy to use. When locking the diagonal detachable carrying solution in place, you stick the ball in the sleeve in a horizontal line. Next, gently push the ball down until it locks itself in place. You only need tow actions to unlock the ball again. First, use your hand to push the dial towards the ball, then use your thumb to smoothly turn it downwards to unlock the ball. You can then take it off.
User-friendliness is increased by the turn direction of the dial. The dial turns downward, meaning your hand turns away from the bumper of the car when operating it. This ensures there is more room for your hand between the bumper and the dial, in order to effortlessly unlock the system.
Step 2
Put the bullet in the case
Step 3
The bike carrier solution is ready for use!
Step 1
Easily accesible
Step 2
Put the bullet in the case
Step 3
The bike carrier solution is ready for use!
Innovation bike carrier solution
Now you, as a bike lover and owner of an electric or hybrid car, can still do what you love. Due to a lack of power, overload of the battery pack or exceeding the CO2 emission standards, most environment-friendly are unable to tow a horizontal load, but a vertical load is a whole different story. Given that, we developed a version of the detachable towbar that is intended for carrying, the bike carrier solution.
Ergonomic operation
The dial on the ball of the diagonal and vertical detachable bike carrier solution both have an ergonomic design. The dial, called SmartTurnTM, is comfortable to use as your fingers, hand, wrist and arm are in a natural position when taking hold of the dial. Because of this, you can ensure an optimal power transmission with a minimal exertion of force when unlocking the bike carrier solution. Unlocking the ball of the detachable bike carrier solution is a quick and easy affair. This dial has arrows that show the two consecutive actions needed for unlocking the system.
Safety
The bike carrier solution offers optimal security. In order to ensure that you really only use it for carrying a bike carrier, we attached a safety mechanism on the ball of the bike carrier solution. The horizontal pin anchored through the ball probibits the use of a trailer or a caravan. This pin ensures that no towed object can be connected to the ball of the bike carrier solution. The ball is sitting stably in the sleeve, ensuring it can never come loose after locking.
The dial has been designed in such a way that the rotation direction is opposite to the driving direction of the car. Even in unusual situations, it is still impossible for the ball of the bike carrier solution to slip loose while driving.
Audible locking
Unlocking the ball of the detachable bike carrier solution is a quick and easy affair. As you lock the ball you can hear a clear click, thanks to ErgoclickTM. This confirms that the ball has been properly locked in place.
Visible locking
It is very easy to see if the ball of the detachable bike carrier solution is locked. The dial has a built-in colour indication consisting of colour codes. Green means a successful lock. Red indicates a new attempt is required.
Please note the total weight!
Please note the total weight All Brink bike carrier solutions have been developed in such a way that they can handle the maximum vertical axle load, called nose weight, of your car. When transporting your bikes, especially e-bikes, please keep the maximum nose weight of your selected bike carrier solution in mind. The total weight of the bikes and carrier together may not exceed the maximum nose weight. The maximum nose weight is usually listed on the plate next to the socket of your bike carrier solution. A nose weight that exceeds the maximum limit due to excess weight results in undue taxation of the car’s suspension and towbar mount. In addition, it negatively influences driving capabilities and power steering.
Specifically developed and tested for your car.
Brink has been synonymous with towbar expertise for over a hundred years. Thanks to our core values of innovation, ease of use and safety, we have grown to become a global market leader in designing, testing and manufacturing towbars in addition to a wide range of vehicle specific wiring kits.
Which bicycle carriers fit on the Brink bike carrier solution?
Do you have a Brink bike carrier solution and do you want to know which bicycle carriers fit on this special system? In this FAQ, Brink answers the question “Which bicycle carriers fit on the Brink bike carrier solution?”
Many types of bicycle carriers fit on the Brink bike carrier solution. To make it easy for you, Brink has compiled a list containing all bicycle carriers that fit on the system, the RMC. Click on the list.
Can the bike carrier solution carry my e-bikes?
This depends on the maximum nose weight that the car manufacturer has determined for your car. This nose weight is also called ‘vertical load’ and is the weight that may be placed on the towbar. This value differs per vehicle and towbar.
Usually the nose weight/vertical load of the car will match that of the (bicycle carrier) towbar. If not, you should use the lower of the two values. The combined weight of your bicycle carrier and bicycles may not exceed the nose weight/vertical load. When purchasing a bicycle carrier, pay attention to the weight of the bicycle carrier and whether the bicycle carrier can carry e-bikes.
Tip: disassemble the batteries of your e-bikes before you transport the bicycles on the bicycle carrier, this saves weight.
New design bike carrier solution
The bicycle carrier solution has recently been given a new design. Previously a metal strip was attached to the ball of the bullet, now the strip has been replaced by a pin through the ball of the bullet. This ensures that you cannot tow a trailer, caravan or trailer, but that the towbar can only be used to carry a bicycle carrier.
It is not allowed to remove the metal pin (formerly strip) from the bullet in any way. The bike carrier solution is not designed for pulling, but can only carry.
Which bike carriers fit on the old model bike carrier solution?
In the list of bicycle carriers that we have compiled for you, you will also find the bicycle carriers that fit on the old model of the Brink bike carrier solution.
Is there a towbar for hybrid or electric cars?
We have several towbars available for hybrid and electric cars, but our towbar selection that allows for towing a trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox is limited. In some cases, the vehicle manufacturer has already determined that your hybrid or electric car is not allowed to tow any objects. Brink has capitalized on this and developed a special solution for hybrid and electric cars that you cannot use to tow, but can use to carry. You can mount a bike carrier on this so-called bike carrier solution. The perfect solution for bike enthusiasts.
Click the link for more information on the bike carrier solution.
What is a wiring kit?
If you want to take a trip with your bike carrier, trailer, caravan, boat trailer or horsebox, it should be powered to ensure the lights are working. In addition, the towed object should also know when you are braking so the brake lights can immediately be activated if necessary. In order for these functions to work, you need a wiring kit in addition to your towbar. The wiring kit is directly connected to the electricity system of your car.
Polarity
You can choose from a wiring kit with 7 pin or 13 pin socket. This has to do with the requirements of the connection. A 13 pin wiring kit provides a permanent/fride power and reverse to the towed vehicle. In general, a 7 pin wiring kit is selected if you only require light functions for the towed vehicle.
Type of wiring kit
Brink only offers vehicle-specific wiring kits. We always recommend using a vehicle-specific wiring kit, as unlike universal wiring kits, these can be connected to your onboard computer (Body Control Module BCM). That way, the wiring kit can communicate with all modern electronic technology in your car. When scheduling an appointment with Brink, you will always see a vehicle-specific wiring kit.
Click the link for more information on wiring kits.
What is my maximum nose weight?
Your maximum nose weight, also called maximum vertical load, is the maximum vertical pressure that can be put on the towbar. The nose weight is listed on the towbar, it is often indicated as Max. Vertical Load. The nose weight is determined by the car manufacturer, which takes into account the power and construction of the car.
Click the link for more information on nose weight.
Is there a towbar available for my car?
If you want to know if there is a towbar available for your car, you can use the towbar searcher on our website. Brink offers the opportunity to easily and immediately check whether we have a towbar available for your car. You will only have to enter your license plate to start the search for a suitable towbar solution for your car. If you don’t have your license plate handy, you can also find a towbar using make, model and manufacturing year. Both search options provide a list of the most recent towbar solutions.
If your car has only recently been introduced to the market, it may be we do not yet have a towbar available in our selection for this type of car. These towbars are often already being produced and will be ready to sell as quickly as possible.
Click the link for more information on the various Brink towbars.
How much warranty do I get on a towbar?
At Brink, you will receive one year of warranty on your towbar and wiring kit by default. This means that we guarantee that the supplied products are parts thereof are free of defects that are the direct result of errors in the materials, manufacturing or construction for a period of twelve months. Other warranties are covered by the warranty terms of the garage where you had the towbar installed.
Click to read more information about Brink Towbars and warranty.
Brink: Your perfect fit
Mechanics’ choice
With our vehicle-specific towbars and wiring kits, we ensure technicians have access to a wide range of premium quality products. In addition, they are available for next day delivery and easy to install. We are also pleased to offer support, through training courses, clear fitting instructions and technical assistance during installations by our after sales team.
Developed in Holland
We are proud of the fact that we design, test and manufacture all our towbars in our own facilities. We do not have any production locations in so-called low-wage countries to save costs, to the detriment of employment opportunities in our own country. We trust the quality and flexibility of our own employees.
Car manufacturers’ choice
Brink is the first choice of many car manufacturers. Our collaboration is very extensive. We contribute to their innovation, design and construction process and guarantee they receive reliable and high-quality products that can easily be integrated into their cars. Brink is in liaison with many vehicle manufacturers during the design phase of a new car.
Mechanics’ choice
With our vehicle-specific towbars and wiring kits, we ensure technicians have access to a wide range of premium quality products. In addition, they are available for next day delivery and easy to install. We are also pleased to offer support, through training courses, clear fitting instructions and technical assistance during installations by our after sales team.
Developed in Holland
We are proud of the fact that we design, test and manufacture all our towbars in our own facilities. We do not have any production locations in so-called low-wage countries to save costs, to the detriment of employment opportunities in our own country. We trust the quality and flexibility of our own employees.
Car manufacturers’ choice
Brink is the first choice of many car manufacturers. Our collaboration is very extensive. We contribute to their innovation, design and construction process and guarantee they receive reliable and high-quality products that can easily be integrated into their cars. Brink is in liaison with many vehicle manufacturers during the design phase of a new car.