bike trunk mounts

[1jzs14]

ive seen people on here with roof mounts but is there any suggestions on trunk mounts for a s14 with the stock spoiler?

[oewoko]

i mountain bike. i normally take my subaru wrx wagon with a thule roof rack.

but on the occasions that i want to use the 240, i use a saris bones 2. it is the most popular trunk rack. it is very flexible in that it can accomodate many types of cars because of its design. i could even put it on my wagon if i wanted to

the 2 means it can hold 2 bikes. there is also a bones 3, meaning it will hold 3 bikes. but with the stress put on the trunk from the straps, that's something i'd rather not do.

the only downside to a trunk rack, is that i initially put the bike on the inside mounts, keeping it closer to the trunk, to put less stress on it. but be careful on the placement of the pedal. mine made a few scratches on the wing, and bumper. since i normally carry my own bike, i just keep it on the outside mounts now. but in the event i carry 2, i just be careful where the pedals are.

i can try to look for some pics, but its late here now, so maybe tomorrow

Saris Cycling Group (http://www.saris.com/p-299-bones-3-bike.aspx)

[1jzs14]

Thank you pics would be great I'm just getting into biking so I'm trying to price things together

[nathanong87]

ive seen people on here with roof mounts but is there any suggestions on trunk mounts for a s14 with the stock spoiler?

I believe Thule has a universal optiontht is spoiler compatible. My dad has one on his accord and I think it has a spoiler

[NINJASPY]

there is a bend in most mounts that just go over the stock spoiler. I use a 4strap road gear bike truck rack and it works fine over my spoiler.

[1jzs14]

there is a bend in most mounts that just go over the stock spoiler. I use a 4strap road gear bike truck rack and it works fine over my spoiler.
all i could find is rhode gear i do not know if thats what you meant? :trogdor: just cause i like trogdor lol!

[NINJASPY]

yeah rhode gear... its a low tier brand of another brand... i forgot...
1 search on google got me this--

Amazon.com: Schwinn Outback 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack: Sports &… (http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Outback-2-Bike-Trunk-Mount/dp/B000AAYC7C)
and another got me this-
Bike trunk rack image by triple8sol on Photobucket (http://media.photobucket.com/image/bike%20trunk%20rack/triple8sol/Fixies/BikeRack3_copy.jpg)

just make sure it has the bend. Mine has one bend at the bottom.

Its not that hard dude.... buy it... try it... if does not work... return it.
OR if you buy used... ask to try it.

[1jzs14]

yeah rhode gear... its a low tier brand of another brand... i forgot...
1 search on google got me this--

Amazon.com: Schwinn Outback 2-Bike Trunk Mount Rack: Sports &… (http://www.amazon.com/Schwinn-Outback-2-Bike-Trunk-Mount/dp/B000AAYC7C)
and another got me this-
Bike trunk rack image by triple8sol on Photobucket (http://media.photobucket.com/image/bike%20trunk%20rack/triple8sol/Fixies/BikeRack3_copy.jpg)

just make sure it has the bend. Mine has one bend at the bottom.

Its not that hard dude.... buy it... try it... if does not work... return it.
OR if you buy used... ask to try it.

thanks man

[stinky_180]

saris is the only trunk mounted bike rack that will work with a spoiler

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff319/stinky180/MTB/Snow%20Summit/IMG_2023.jpg?t=1276886037

my car with a hardtail and a dh monster. getting ready to hit up the lifts

[1jzs14]

saris is the only trunk mounted bike rack that will work with a spoiler

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff319/stinky180/MTB/Snow%20Summit/IMG_2023.jpg?t=1276886037

my car with a hardtail and a dh monster. getting ready to hit up the lifts
cool looks like thats going to be the winner for me also in cause any one wanted to know im getting a trek 4300 so thee you go

[1jzs14]

coUld I just fold down the back seat and take the front wheel off and fit it in there that way?

[stinky_180]

coUld I just fold down the back seat and take the front wheel off and fit it in there that way?

My buddy had a Trek 4200 XXL (frame size 21"). One day he got a flat at school and he needed a ride. I didn't have my rack on me so we had to put it inside the car. We had to remove both wheels and tetris it inside the back seat. It was a major pain in the ass. I mean, you can do it if you really need to... but I wouldn't. I ride mountains, so putting the bike in after a 30+ mile mountain ride will get my interior pretty damn dirty. Hell, I might've ridden through mud/snow/streams etc... I doubt a road bike will even fit since they're usually larger than mountain bikes.

The only thing about trunk mounted racks that I don't like is the damage it does to your paint. The bottom two straps have rubbed off some paint on the bumper. My spoiler has some chipping from the crank arms/pedals. The rack mounts on the car itself has paint fade. It works great, but I would highly recommend covering all the contact points the rack has to the car.

I found mine on a local mountain bike forum for fairly cheap. My frriend found his on craigslist for cheap. You won't go wrong with this rack, PERIOD! I have mounted it the back of an MPV!

[1jzs14]

My main thing is money and I want a camelbak and a helmet is a must so I need alot of stuff lol

[!Zar!]

Keep in mind that with trunk mount racks, the bottom leg piece pushes against the frame.

And on s13's, that piece is thin metal. So strapping the rack down too tight will distort the under light piece.

[1jzs14]

ok so offtopic whats better pads or disc brakes on bikes?

[stinky_180]

disc brakes if your a mountain biker. i personally like the formula k24 oro. formula the one is dope! what bike do you have? pm me.