7 Epic Bike Destinations in Europe and the UK for Vanlifers
🇦🇹 6. Salzkammergut, Austria – Lake Loops & Smooth Gravel A breathtaking blend of lakes, villages, and gravel-ready fire roads. Perfect for gravel bikes or light MTB. Ride Type: Gravel / Leisure Road Camper Perk: Safe, clean van park-ups near public beaches Tip: Bike-Hook for Ford Transit fits perfectly on Euro-style rear doors → Salzkammergut Bike Guide→ Cycling Routes Around Hallstatt
Bike-Hook and eBikes: Questions Answered About Weight, Safety, and Fit
❓Are eBikes safe on Bike-Hooks? Yes—when mounted properly, eBikes are just as secure as any other bike. Our fork mount system uses a customizable “hub block” to match your bike’s front axle or dropout system. Most eBikes use standard quick-release or thru-axle hubs. If you’re not sure, just remove the front wheel, measure the fork spacing in millimeters, and compare that to the specs on the Bike-Hook product page.
How to Swap Your Front Fork Hub Block on a Bike-Hook
2. Access the Mounting Hardware Once the cap is off, you’ll see two 7/16" nuts inside.Use one wrench on the inside and one on the outside to loosen and remove the bolts and nuts holding the fork block in place.
New Bike-Hook Models Now Available for Popular European Vans
If you’re tired of clunky hitch racks or roof lifts, we’ve got a sleek alternative made just for European vans. Bike-Hook is now available for a full lineup of EU van models, giving cyclists a compact, rear door-mounted solution that’s easy to install, remove, and travel with.