10-13-2020, 07:42 PM | #1 |
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Bike rack options for f25?
Hi all just got a new bike. I wanted to go the hitch route, but it seems expensive to get it installed.
If anyone can recommend what's been working for them i'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
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10-19-2020, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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I went hitch route and installed the hitch myself with little issues at all following an etrailer video if I remember correctly. The hardest part was putting the bumper cover on which took 4 mins and one person to help so as to not scratch the paint. I too just got a new bike and hit the trail for the first time yesterday. My receiver came with rivets for the fender lining and was only about a hundred bucks from Curt. Any hitch mount rack needs coupled with a no wobble bolt/plate/ujoint unless its a really heavy Thule or high quality yakima. If going the roof route make use of a step stool and never buy the cheapest you see as it is not worth the risk. Read the 1 star reviews on Amazon first. Hope this helps.
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10-19-2020, 11:58 AM | #3 |
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I have the Kuat Beta and like it quite a bit: https://www.kuatracks.com/product/beta/
But it's a hitch mount, luckily the previous owner installed the hitch for me. |
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10-21-2020, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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I transport my mountain bike with an S10 carrier, works awesome, required no modifications, takes a few seconds to load/unload it and my X3 stays clean
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Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60
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My S10 bike carrier |
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10-29-2020, 11:34 AM | #8 |
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Keep in mind that one thing a good hitch mount gives you is the ability to swing the bikes out of the way to access the hatch. May not seem like a big deal but you’ll appreciate it when you’ve got the rack mounted and two bikes attached and suddenly remember you left something you need in the cargo area.
I have the Yakima RidgeBack 4 and very happy with it. Built like a tank. Easy to get the bikes on and off and they mount very securely. |
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