How to carry a bicycle? bike rack question

m4a1mustang · 06-08-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashBazbo

Steve, I ride a 55cm frame. I haven't tried yet (and might not), but I THINK I could get the bike under the hatch with both wheels removed. The width of the bars vs. the width of the crank/pedals might cause a problem, but I'm not sure. I've got wheel bags and could put the wheels in the passenger seat. (I wouldn't want to block the view out the back any more than I have to.)

I have decided that I will use my wife's car for transporting the bicycle. I don't want to risk chain lube stains, scrapes, etc. on the inside of the Z.

Both wheels removed you probably could get the frame in there, but you won't be able to get both wheels in and close the hatch.

Not that you really need to worry about that. Here's a little preview of what will be available for our cars... My Z is pictured.

drtony · 09-26-2011, 12:03 AM

still interested in a bike rack? I'm selling mine in this forum. 815-405-1300 tony

davidvasta · 09-27-2011, 06:30 AM

What are you selling?

drtony · 09-30-2011, 12:28 PM

About a $300 value, selling for $200 plus shipping. Used a 3-4 times. Trading in my Z on fri

drtony · 09-30-2011, 12:30 PM

For SALE Boofsquire roof rack with Yakima Copperhead Bike Mount - used a couple of times. Currently back ordered through boofsquire company. $200 plus shipping. Tony 815-405-1300 animalcare@drtony.com

Check it out at boofsquire.com

fly yellow · 06-08-2009, 09:54 PM

switch to a unicycle

Chupacabra · 07-20-2009, 09:22 AM

bumping for the sake of information....

any time frame on when eh system Boofsquire is coming out.

and there is no way to fit a bike under the hatch. i have a 58cm and I have tried everything and it just wont fit, unless you send the drivers seat forward so much you look like a nascar driver.

kdo2milger · 07-20-2009, 11:31 AM

I have three mountain bikes myself...

However I would be concerned with the aluminum hatch and the longevity and repeated tightening down of the straps..possibly causing long term damage to the hatch in that it would possibly tweak or bend the hatch in the areas where the straps are attached to the hatch.

sig11 · 07-20-2009, 12:01 PM

I am skeptical but I have considered: License Plate mount Carrier

kdo2milger · 07-20-2009, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sig11

I am skeptical but I have considered: License Plate mount Carrier

the whole bumper is plastic and im not too sure theres anything metal wise behind the plate area that could support that kind of weight...

xiven · 07-20-2009, 02:16 PM

i'm curious to see how this will work with snowboards. the site says the rack will install even with the oem spoiler.

m4a1mustang · 07-20-2009, 03:01 PM

Should work just fine. I was the test mule and drove home with my finished piece last week.

xiven · 07-20-2009, 03:05 PM

yeah, i think this will be a good solution for me instead of putting my boards in the car. from the looks of it, it didn't look like it was going to fit that great without having to take off the passenger headrest. and if i had to do that, i can forget taking anybody with me.

joshj808 · 07-20-2009, 10:56 PM

Just get a cheap Subi Forrester or Outback and use that?

m4a1mustang · 07-20-2009, 11:03 PM

Why? With a rack the Z is just fine carrying a bike or snowboards. I wouldn't put anything else on there but stuff like that is just fine.

09-26-2011, 12:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'm selling a boofsquire! still interested in a bike rack? I'm selling mine in this forum. 815-405-1300 tony

09-27-2011, 06:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
davidvasta Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlotte Posts: 10 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	What rack are you selling What are you selling?

09-30-2011, 12:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Boofsquire with Yakima bike holder About a $300 value, selling for $200 plus shipping. Used a 3-4 times. Trading in my Z on fri

09-30-2011, 12:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
drtony Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	For SALE Boofsquire roof rack For SALE Boofsquire roof rack with Yakima Copperhead Bike Mount - used a couple of times. Currently back ordered through boofsquire company. $200 plus shipping. Tony 815-405-1300 animalcare@drtony.com Check it out at boofsquire.com

06-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 266	switch to a unicycle __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-20-2009, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 201	bumping for the sake of information.... any time frame on when eh system Boofsquire is coming out. and there is no way to fit a bike under the hatch. i have a 58cm and I have tried everything and it just wont fit, unless you send the drivers seat forward so much you look like a nascar driver. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

07-20-2009, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 60	I have three mountain bikes myself... However I would be concerned with the aluminum hatch and the longevity and repeated tightening down of the straps..possibly causing long term damage to the hatch in that it would possibly tweak or bend the hatch in the areas where the straps are attached to the hatch. __________________ Project *NISMO*

07-20-2009, 12:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 19	I am skeptical but I have considered: License Plate mount Carrier

07-20-2009, 02:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 295	i'm curious to see how this will work with snowboards. the site says the rack will install even with the oem spoiler.

07-20-2009, 03:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Should work just fine. I was the test mule and drove home with my finished piece last week. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-20-2009, 03:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 295	yeah, i think this will be a good solution for me instead of putting my boards in the car. from the looks of it, it didn't look like it was going to fit that great without having to take off the passenger headrest. and if i had to do that, i can forget taking anybody with me.

07-20-2009, 10:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
joshj808 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain Posts: 48 Drives: 2005 Subi Legacy GT Rep Power: 17	Just get a cheap Subi Forrester or Outback and use that?

07-20-2009, 11:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Why? With a rack the Z is just fine carrying a bike or snowboards. I wouldn't put anything else on there but stuff like that is just fine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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