MTB riders: best bike roof rack?

BMW_TT · 04-03-2009, 09:18 AM

Just purchased a Gary Fish mountain bike and I'm looking for a good roof rack. If I get the BMW base rack, I'll have to buy an attachment right?

Frosty · 04-03-2009, 02:37 PM

..I would love an anwser to this as well... my Cervelo needs a home... my understanding is you buy the base "infrastructure" that screws into the four roof flaps and then buy adaptable parts for your specific item...

... i was considering the two bike roof rack system with the lift hinge.....

~Frost

ejheverest · 04-03-2009, 03:07 PM

go with Thule adaptors to fit your car, then get regular load bars, and pick a thule bike attachment.

Ferg · 04-03-2009, 03:27 PM

I use the OEM moutain bike rack for my cannondale. Seems to work fine. Moves a little when going over rough terrain, but I've never worried.

Roy@vqmotoring.com · 04-03-2009, 03:32 PM

You should definitely get the OEM bmw roof rack. I believe I paid like 200 bucks and it holds my specialized bike awesome. also, I think this is the best look for a bmw. Gluck

shane335i · 04-04-2009, 09:09 PM

If you are only transporting the one bike I just take the front wheel off my MTB or Road bike and it fits in the back really easily with the seats down. Saves you having to buy and install roof racks.

MemphisRheins · 04-04-2009, 09:15 PM

Thule FTW... and Sorry, iPhone pics+ Odd lighting

MemphisRheins · 04-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roy@vqmotoring.com

You should definitely get the OEM bmw roof rack. I believe I paid like 200 bucks and it holds my specialized bike awesome. also, I think this is the best look for a bmw. Gluck

Which Specialized?

My Hardrock Pro Disc is pictured above

blakjack23 · 04-06-2009, 01:18 PM

How much does that Thule setup cost?

BMW_TT · 04-06-2009, 01:33 PM

I'm leaning towards just putting it in the trunk.

mccorn · 04-06-2009, 02:01 PM

Take a look at the Thule Sidearm. There is nothing that touches the frame. I got two for my BMW base rack.

BMW_TT · 04-06-2009, 02:54 PM

Any pics of the bikes on the rack would help as well. Thanks!

jpsum · 04-06-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MemphisRheins

Thule FTW... and Sorry, iPhone pics+ Odd lighting

Are you selling your setup? I WANT IT!

BTW, Where do you ride?

r!der · 04-06-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MemphisRheins

Thule FTW... and Sorry, iPhone pics+ Odd lighting

Nice setup!
How much was it?
I need something similar for snowboarding/fishing trips.

MemphisRheins · 04-06-2009, 09:22 PM

I already had the bars, Bike Mounts and Ski Clamp from my TSX...so I only had to buy the 460 Podium Kit, and the e90 Fit kit... I picked it up from NA Motorsports

http://www.namotorsports.net/listing...ategory/cat/32

pwdrskr · 04-07-2009, 05:54 PM

I use the Thule system. Works great!

Oulixes · 04-07-2009, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MemphisRheins

Thule FTW... and Sorry, iPhone pics+ Odd lighting

This is a very nice setup.

zamboni · 04-08-2009, 10:51 PM

Thule made the OEM rack for BMW.

ShinyMetal · 04-08-2009, 11:44 PM

I've had a few GF, currently a HiFi Deluxe...

I've been thinking about a bike rack since I got the car but all this time I've been fine with just folding the seats down... Only time it sucks a little is when it's raining or been really muddy. Just bring a towel along and/or get the trunk rubber mat though and you'll be fine.

During the week I ride right after work and having it locked in my car is the only way I could do that anyway. I guess you could lock it to an external carrier but I'm not taking the chance. And being stored in the car I drive like I normally would to/from the trails. If it were on the roof or a trunk mount I’m sure I’d take it a LITTLE slower just in case.

E92Vancouver · 08-11-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW_TT

Just purchased a Gary Fish mountain bike and I'm looking for a good roof rack. If I get the BMW base rack, I'll have to buy an attachment right?

I am using Thule and am very happy with it!

RyanE92 · 08-11-2009, 03:17 PM

I've had the BMW base system with two Thule fork mount racks for road bikes. Has worked perfectly for three years and will use them on my new E92 as well.

fdsasdasdf · 08-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Yakima makes some great racks. I'd take a look into their roof racks definitely. Very secure, work well. If they can hold my 50 lb. bike without shaking it off, then they can hold any bike

Thule is definitely something to look into, too. They're way up there in the quality category, too.

If you want to be daring, you can try fitting your bike into the trunk. It's possible to do - you'll need to do some disassembling though and you may want to protect your interior with some towels.

I fit my downhill bike entirely into a Honda Civic before without damaging anything. I had to open up the seat hole, but it worked.

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Frosty Colonel 781 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	..I would love an anwser to this as well... my Cervelo needs a home... my understanding is you buy the base "infrastructure" that screws into the four roof flaps and then buy adaptable parts for your specific item... ... i was considering the two bike roof rack system with the lift hinge..... ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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Ferg Master of my own domain!! 153 Rep 1,049 Posts Drives: F82 M4/F15 X5 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	I use the OEM moutain bike rack for my cannondale. Seems to work fine. Moves a little when going over rough terrain, but I've never worried.
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Roy@vqmotoring.com Private 7 Rep 86 Posts Drives: alpine white E92 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	You should definitely get the OEM bmw roof rack. I believe I paid like 200 bucks and it holds my specialized bike awesome. also, I think this is the best look for a bmw. Gluck
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shane335i Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodside, CA iTrader: (0)	If you are only transporting the one bike I just take the front wheel off my MTB or Road bike and it fits in the back really easily with the seats down. Saves you having to buy and install roof racks.
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MemphisRheins Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island/ Pennsylvania iTrader: (2)	Thule FTW... and Sorry, iPhone pics+ Odd lighting __________________ 2006 330xi 6MT, ZCW/ZPP/ZSP
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BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	I'm leaning towards just putting it in the trunk.
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04-06-2009, 02:01 PM	#11
mccorn New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dillon, CO iTrader: (0)	Take a look at the Thule Sidearm. There is nothing that touches the frame. I got two for my BMW base rack.
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04-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#12
BMW_TT Colonel 225 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	Any pics of the bikes on the rack would help as well. Thanks!
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MemphisRheins Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 06 330xi Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island/ Pennsylvania iTrader: (2)	I already had the bars, Bike Mounts and Ski Clamp from my TSX...so I only had to buy the 460 Podium Kit, and the e90 Fit kit... I picked it up from NA Motorsports http://www.namotorsports.net/listing...ategory/cat/32 __________________ 2006 330xi 6MT, ZCW/ZPP/ZSP
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pwdrskr Private First Class 11 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2013 Audi allroad Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	I use the Thule system. Works great!
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ShinyMetal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: So. NJ iTrader: (0)	I've had a few GF, currently a HiFi Deluxe... I've been thinking about a bike rack since I got the car but all this time I've been fine with just folding the seats down... Only time it sucks a little is when it's raining or been really muddy. Just bring a towel along and/or get the trunk rubber mat though and you'll be fine. During the week I ride right after work and having it locked in my car is the only way I could do that anyway. I guess you could lock it to an external carrier but I'm not taking the chance. And being stored in the car I drive like I normally would to/from the trails. If it were on the roof or a trunk mount I’m sure I’d take it a LITTLE slower just in case.
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RyanE92 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I've had the BMW base system with two Thule fork mount racks for road bikes. Has worked perfectly for three years and will use them on my new E92 as well. __________________ 2011 135i
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08-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#22
fdsasdasdf Captain 125 Rep 778 Posts Drives: 330Ci ZHP 6sp Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Yakima makes some great racks. I'd take a look into their roof racks definitely. Very secure, work well. If they can hold my 50 lb. bike without shaking it off, then they can hold any bike Thule is definitely something to look into, too. They're way up there in the quality category, too. If you want to be daring, you can try fitting your bike into the trunk. It's possible to do - you'll need to do some disassembling though and you may want to protect your interior with some towels. I fit my downhill bike entirely into a Honda Civic before without damaging anything. I had to open up the seat hole, but it worked.
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