Transporting bike

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  1. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    Suggestions from people that transport their bikes, how are you carrying your bike arond. I have in the past just removed the front wheel but need the cargo area for a trip. Looking for suggestions on bike racks that work well on a MINI, I don’t want to drill any holes in the roof.
    Thanks, Norm
     
  2. ScottinBend

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    You drive a MINI......who needs a bike?


    :biggrin5:

    Have you thought about the MINI FINI or Minidomore hitch systems?
     
  3. k-huevo

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    I have a little experience with a Yakima roof rack on a MINI, although it can be installed and removed by one person, it helps to have two involved in order to close the roof trim clamps simultaneously on each side for even tension. It's important to keep the foot pads and roof contact area clean to avoid permanent markings. A roof rack kills gas mileage, with or without a bike bra on the bike, or bike on the rack. This should go without saying, but damage from this mistake happens often, you can't drive underneath most covered parking with the bike on top; some fast food lanes will bite too.

    I pack the MINI, stick the bike in last, and use bungees to keep it all secure.
     
  4. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    I don't drive the MINI into the woods if I can help it.
     
  5. BThayer23

    BThayer23 Well-Known Member

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    I have a Thule roof rack that works great. If it's just me for a short distance, I'll fold the rear seats down and push the passenger seat all the way forwards.
     
  6. rhlanham

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    I have one of these on order from my local bike shop (yes, online is probably about $20-30 cheaper, but you gotta like supporting the local guys). They have both a 2 and 3 bike model, $199-209.

    Yakima Racks & Carriers › Shop › Bike › Trunk › QuickBack 3

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    The reason I am going with this model is price as well as the fact that this rack can be used on our Camry. This is a pic I found on the internet.

    Reid
     
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  8. Norm03s

    Norm03s New Member

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    Leaning toward USA built Thule 9001 Raceway™ 2 Bike. Just don't like the idea of all the dirt , soot and crap that covers the rear window mucking up the bike.
    No worries about drive thru fast food, nothing on the menu i care to eat.
    Do all roof systems require drilling holes?
     
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    shame you have to be a member to see them....
     

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