[terrytnt]

I'm looking for an Interior bike rack that uses the X3 cargo rails. I've seen a few options on the internet including one person who created his own.

Do you folks know of any interior racks that will work with the new X3s?

thx,

tnt

[GBMW6612]

I was thinking of one as well. What I have done with other vehicles was taken a 2x4 and mounted a fork mount to it. I was going to do this for the x3 but noticed the roof line was too low and I think I would have had to remove the seat every time I put my road bike in. Didn't want the hassle had the hitch installed I think it's a good system so far. If you use the fork mount in the car you could use tie down straps to use with the hooks to secure the bike.

[terrytnt]

Yes, I am somewhat concerned about the roof height and don't want to remove the seat. The inside height is higher than the opening so I still have to measure my bike to see if it will sit upright once inside. The other option is to remove the front wheel, and lean bike on its side inside the cargo area. Not ideal but may be my only option.

[GBMW6612]

I tried sticking my bike in and was not close, maybe if you remove the seat. If you find a solution please post.

[Want the thrill]

What about:

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/pics/x3/13548_1024.jpg

[MikeBimmer]

Originally Posted by terrytnt

Yes, I am somewhat concerned about the roof height and don't want to remove the cycle seat. The inside height is higher than the opening so I still have to measure my bike to see if it will sit upright once inside. The other option is to remove the front wheel, and lean bike on its side inside the cargo area. Not ideal but may be my only option.

You don't need to take the seat off if you fold the back seats down, a road bike will fit without taking off a tire or seat without an issue. My 29er mountain bike, on the other hand, needs the front tire off to avoid mucking up the interior. Honestly, for both of my bikes, they fit pretty well without other support (individually). If you were trying to cart around two bikes at a time, however, you'd be SOL - especially if they were expensive...

[laimbeer]

My 55 cm road bikes fit perfect laying on their side without removing wheels. I just put a heavy duty moving blanket between them when I have more than one back there.

[Robocheme]

I plan on using a couple of these mounted to separate 2 X 4s. Taking out the seat post is no big deal.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1654008_400019

[terrytnt]

Thanks everyone for the your replys. I knew I could lay the bike on it's side but was trying to mount upright with some sort of bike rack (i.e., fork support and rails) that mounted to the cargo rails. I found a post on another forum that illustrated how someone made a bike rack mount from hardware parts... I'll post this later today when I get home

[Crash Test]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

What about:

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/pics/x3/13548_1024.jpg

This looks really good...does anyone know how to build it?

[Bustofa]

Originally Posted by terrytnt

I'm looking for an Interior bike rack that uses the X3 cargo rails. I've seen a few options on the internet including one person who created his own.

Do you folks know of any interior racks that will work with the new X3s?

thx,

tnt

Check out this thread http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ight=bike+rack

[clivem2]

Originally Posted by Robocheme

I plan on using a couple of these mounted to separate 2 X 4s. Taking out the seat post is no big deal.

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes...1654008_400019

I've replaced the base in the boot (trunk) with plywood and attached wooden blocks to do the same thing. The only problem I have is that my son's MTB has an auto seat adjuster, removing it is a huge pain. The better the bike the worse it gets..

[terrytnt]

Yes, this is the thread of someone who created an interior rack to fit the X3. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540663

Very creative, only wish I new where to locate the parts

[mtanasy]

terrytnt, he listed where he got the parts in the pdf attached to that posting.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/attach...6&d=1307665003

The bars he ordered from 80/20 (http://www.8020.net/), the fork blocks he got from a bike shop and the elevator bolts and knobs he got from Lowes.

I hope this is helpful.

[bigblackwolf]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

What about:

http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/pics/x3/13548_1024.jpg

Looks real good. But I cannot find it on the usautoparts website.
Can someone send me a link. Thanks.

[terrytnt]

Does 'anyone' know how to locate this item at USautoparts.net????

The people online were NO help

[02420X3]

If this is the same rack then I doubt that it exists for the F25. This page on usautoparts.net refers to the original E83 X3.

[married w/X3]

Originally Posted by 02420X3

If this is the same rack then I doubt that it exists for the F25. This page on usautoparts.net refers to the original E83 X3.

If you examine the pic closely, it's not a F25.

[terrytnt]

Problem is.... we need a part number and simply can't find

[02420X3]

Originally Posted by terrytnt

Problem is.... we need a part number and simply can't find

That's what I'm saying - I don't think it exists for an F25, thus there is no part number.

[bluesmachine]

I too am a serious triathlete with my bike in the car during the spring and summer many times during the week.

I normally travel solo and when I do it is really quite simple:

1. i put down the seats

2. i take off the front wheel of by Time Trial bike

3. i put the bike in the car.

That's it. I personally don't see the need for a bike rack. If multiple bikes are put in the back, just put a blanket over one of the bikes.

That's just me ...

[terrytnt]

I would totally agree, just going to lay the bike (s) down perhaps with a blanket between them if necessary.