Trunk mount Bike Rack

Kidu · 09-01-2016, 08:14 AM

Hi,

Anyone use a trunk mount Bike Rack with their 2-er?? I am talking about the one which mounts on the trunk using straps and hooks which hook on to the edges of the trunk lid. I want to take 2 bikes on it and was wondering if anyone used it on their 2-er. Thanks!

geep81 · 09-01-2016, 09:11 AM

Any trunk mounted bike rack will scuff your trunk. 100% for sure. I wouldn't do it. Get the roof rack.

robman23 · 09-01-2016, 10:06 AM

I have a trunk mounted rack but haven't tried it yet. I found that I can get mt 29" mountain bike in the truck easily with the front wheel off. Hope that helps.

jffullum · 09-01-2016, 12:28 PM

I'd be worried about scratching the car...those things are never super secure. I got a hitch installed on mine specifically for carrying bikes and I'm sure happy with it.

jmwilson125 · 09-01-2016, 12:29 PM

I just got the roof rack. It is surprisingly easy to operate by yourself if that's what you are worried about.

Kidu · 09-01-2016, 01:05 PM

I have used them before and as long they are tight, they are ok. I just wasnt sure if it would cause a dent or screw up the hinges or something because of the weight.

Rayscott · 09-01-2016, 08:17 PM

I don't like trunk racks, scratched up my S2000 trunk lid and bikes never felt as secure as they do on a roof rack or hitch. The X3 is my bike carrier using a hitch rack.

JP23 · 09-01-2016, 09:02 PM

I use the Thule archway. I position it so the pads on the upper arm rest on the back glass, and the lower pads rest on the license plate. No scratches so far, and have been on a few 6+ hour trips. The car is usually pretty clean before putting it on.
I found I was putting far more scratches on my bumper putting the bike in, and taking it out of the trunk. I have a super light road bike, but one of the pedals put a nice gash into the plastic bumper which drove me and my detailer crazy.
I had the Thule roof racks on my e90 330. Looked and worked incredibly well, but the wind noise - even with the aero bars - was extremely annoying.

uberspeed · 09-01-2016, 10:14 PM

I use a Yakima MegaJoe Elite 3-Bike Trunk Rack which I picked up from pricepoint before they closed shop. I still remove the front wheel to travel. I believe it shows up as SuperJoe in their fitment guide.

Kiwi · 09-02-2016, 03:08 AM

This what I have installed on my 2 series and works. The rake is a long term investment and only $300.00

lajollabeach · 09-24-2016, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kidu

Hi,

Anyone use a trunk mount Bike Rack with their 2-er?? I am talking about the one which mounts on the trunk using straps and hooks which hook on to the edges of the trunk lid. I want to take 2 bikes on it and was wondering if anyone used it on their 2-er. Thanks!

I used a trunk lid mount bike rack on my e36 convertible extensively for many years. The model is a Saris Bones, 3 bike version. It's super-secure for that kind of design. I carried 2 mountain bikes a lot.

It will scratch your paint at the rubber pad contact points. If you want to use it without the paint damage you'll have to be very clever about how to prevent that, but it's possible. I think that problem exists with all such bike racks.

The new model of this rack has a design flaw that can cause a bike to end up dangling by one arm if a certain bit of plastic break. Try to buy a used one that looks exactly like the pic.

BMW makes a rack for the e36. The e36 has two little covers on rear bumper whereas my 228i has only one. The attachment points for the bike rack are under those covers.

lajollabeach · 09-24-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwi

This what I have installed on my 2 series and works. The rake is a long term investment and only $300.00

That looks sweet. What is it and how is it attached please? Thanks.

Kiwi · 09-24-2016, 04:40 PM

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/BMW-BIKERACK-PRODUCTS
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=822147
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/transport/

Le frog · 09-24-2016, 07:34 PM

I have a Yakima King Joe pro 3. Even though it's a great rack in its own right and very sturdy,it's a pain to wedge those hooks around the trunk tight shut lines. And yes, as mentioned before, the top pad WILL scratch your trunk. I use a terry rag under the pad to protect the paint. I am not a big fan of trunk racks, and much prefer putting my mountain bike in the trunk instead.
I think I will definitely end up getting a roof rack.

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geep81 Private First Class 45 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2016 M235xi Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (0)	Any trunk mounted bike rack will scuff your trunk. 100% for sure. I wouldn't do it. Get the roof rack.
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robman23 Private 34 Rep 73 Posts Drives: M235 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I have a trunk mounted rack but haven't tried it yet. I found that I can get mt 29" mountain bike in the truck easily with the front wheel off. Hope that helps.
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jffullum Private 22 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2016 228i xdrive M Sport Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 01950 iTrader: (0)	I'd be worried about scratching the car...those things are never super secure. I got a hitch installed on mine specifically for carrying bikes and I'm sure happy with it.
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jmwilson125 Major 340 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Somerville, Ma iTrader: (0)	I just got the roof rack. It is surprisingly easy to operate by yourself if that's what you are worried about.
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Kidu Private First Class 55 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i EBII, RWD, 6spd Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	I have used them before and as long they are tight, they are ok. I just wasnt sure if it would cause a dent or screw up the hinges or something because of the weight.
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Rayscott Major 376 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW 228ix Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lewes DE iTrader: (0)	I don't like trunk racks, scratched up my S2000 trunk lid and bikes never felt as secure as they do on a roof rack or hitch. The X3 is my bike carrier using a hitch rack.
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JP23 New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: GS/CR M235xi Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I use the Thule archway. I position it so the pads on the upper arm rest on the back glass, and the lower pads rest on the license plate. No scratches so far, and have been on a few 6+ hour trips. The car is usually pretty clean before putting it on. I found I was putting far more scratches on my bumper putting the bike in, and taking it out of the trunk. I have a super light road bike, but one of the pedals put a nice gash into the plastic bumper which drove me and my detailer crazy. I had the Thule roof racks on my e90 330. Looked and worked incredibly well, but the wind noise - even with the aero bars - was extremely annoying.
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uberspeed Lieutenant 45 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I use a Yakima MegaJoe Elite 3-Bike Trunk Rack which I picked up from pricepoint before they closed shop. I still remove the front wheel to travel. I believe it shows up as SuperJoe in their fitment guide.
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Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	This what I have installed on my 2 series and works. The rake is a long term investment and only $300.00 __________________ 2015 220i M Sport convertible. 2016 225xe M Sport.
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Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	http://www.shopbmwusa.com/BMW-BIKERACK-PRODUCTS http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=822147 http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/transport/ __________________ 2015 220i M Sport convertible. 2016 225xe M Sport. Last edited by Kiwi; 09-24-2016 at 04:48 PM..
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Le frog Private 31 Rep 99 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I have a Yakima King Joe pro 3. Even though it's a great rack in its own right and very sturdy,it's a pain to wedge those hooks around the trunk tight shut lines. And yes, as mentioned before, the top pad WILL scratch your trunk. I use a terry rag under the pad to protect the paint. I am not a big fan of trunk racks, and much prefer putting my mountain bike in the trunk instead. I think I will definitely end up getting a roof rack.
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