Trunk bicycle carrier for 2013 x3

bazan · 06-17-2012, 03:32 AM

Anyone knows which rear (trunk) rack will fit the 2013 X3. I knew Thule specify no fit on any of their carrier... Saris (bone) and Yakima (quick back ) apparently has a fit but will require the hatch kit. I guess this is due to the top strap pressing on the top spoiler. While I am not sure whether the Saris or Yakima is better, I do have a concern if they have to use the hatch kit, as they even reduce the capacity from 3 to 2 bikes. Anyone can comment on this? I am not sure if this will potentially do damage to the top spoiler....(I am not going to the hitch type as it is too expensive... I do have roof top rails, but I am carrying kids bikes and ideally I am trying to get a solution for 3 bikes)

Thanks in advance

Radioactive · 06-17-2012, 08:46 AM

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ighlight=Saris

Rogerbu · 06-18-2012, 04:51 AM

I have the Saris Bones.
As I had it from an earlier Toyota, I didn't have the hatch kit. Never occurred to me that I might want it.
2 very heavy old fashioned bikes ride on the saris very well.
I do mount the rig as high as possible so that I can acess the tow hitch when connecting my caravan.

I am very pleased with the Saris Bones

married w/X3 · 07-22-2012, 08:23 PM

Here is the solution we have been using this season. It is very simple to use and cool looking.

Radioactive · 07-22-2012, 10:31 PM

Cool rack! For some strange reason I keep looking at the last picture and waiting for the front end of the car to lift up.

married w/X3 · 07-23-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Radioactive

Cool rack! For some strange reason I keep looking at the last picture and waiting for the front end of the car to lift up.

Yes, I know. Looks like alot of hardware hanging back there! But the rack itself is less than 20lbs. 17 I believe Saris claims. the bikes are about 37lbs combined.

lbjgh · 07-23-2012, 08:07 PM

I just got my welcome package from BMW (pretty crappy but I digress) and notice BMW sells lots of bike accessories.

Below is one option from the accessory book.

married w/X3 · 07-24-2012, 10:02 PM

That is nice. But it doesn't appear to be available in the US

Nahoa · 07-24-2012, 10:06 PM

My dealer said it was. Towing package plus the rack. Pricey. Liked it but didn't order so don't know if their info was accurate, though they dd show it to me on the omputer.

06-17-2012, 03:32 AM	#1
bazan New Member 14 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2014 328GT Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Trunk bicycle carrier for 2013 x3 Anyone knows which rear (trunk) rack will fit the 2013 X3. I knew Thule specify no fit on any of their carrier... Saris (bone) and Yakima (quick back ) apparently has a fit but will require the hatch kit. I guess this is due to the top strap pressing on the top spoiler. While I am not sure whether the Saris or Yakima is better, I do have a concern if they have to use the hatch kit, as they even reduce the capacity from 3 to 2 bikes. Anyone can comment on this? I am not sure if this will potentially do damage to the top spoiler....(I am not going to the hitch type as it is too expensive... I do have roof top rails, but I am carrying kids bikes and ideally I am trying to get a solution for 3 bikes) Thanks in advance
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Radioactive Captain 42 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ighlight=Saris
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Rogerbu Private First Class 24 Rep 130 Posts Drives: X3 GO1 30e M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, UK iTrader: (0)	I have the Saris Bones. As I had it from an earlier Toyota, I didn't have the hatch kit. Never occurred to me that I might want it. 2 very heavy old fashioned bikes ride on the saris very well. I do mount the rig as high as possible so that I can acess the tow hitch when connecting my caravan. I am very pleased with the Saris Bones
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married w/X3 1st time BMW owner 0 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	The Saris Grand Fondo Here is the solution we have been using this season. It is very simple to use and cool looking. Attached Images
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Radioactive Captain 42 Rep 764 Posts Drives: '11 X3 28i '10 535i '04 325i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Cool rack! For some strange reason I keep looking at the last picture and waiting for the front end of the car to lift up.
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lbjgh Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto iTrader: (0)	I just got my welcome package from BMW (pretty crappy but I digress) and notice BMW sells lots of bike accessories. Below is one option from the accessory book. Attached Images __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes
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married w/X3 1st time BMW owner 0 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	That is nice. But it doesn't appear to be available in the US
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Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,876 Posts Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	My dealer said it was. Towing package plus the rack. Pricey. Liked it but didn't order so don't know if their info was accurate, though they dd show it to me on the omputer. __________________
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