How to carry a bicycle? bike rack question

90 ST · 08-04-2010, 01:33 AM

I've seen a hitch on a 350 in Moab last year, but never got a chance to ask where he got it, what kind...now i wish i had.

rha600 · 08-05-2010, 07:07 AM

Bones3

it will fit ANY car and easily clear the spoiler. I've used it on 3 different cars now and it fits great, doesn't scratch (you can always put a soft towel under the rubber mounts as well) and holds the bikes great.

Bones 3-Bike

LunaZ · 08-05-2010, 07:37 AM

I personally wouldn't use a strap-on rack on the Z. I don't feel that the rear fascia is a good mounting point for the kind of weight and pressure a strap-on type of trunk rack would produce.
I used this type of rack on my 2nd Gen Eclipse and I didn't like what it did to the rear.

The RoofSquire looks like a sound design, and I'm a fan of Yakima as I've used their racks on my cars for the last 20 or so years.
It even looks like you'd still be able to open the hatch with the rack installed... an area where strap-on racks are a disadvantage.

rha600 · 08-06-2010, 06:18 AM

I guess it depends on the bike as well. Mine only weighs 18 pounds and the rack itself is only about 5 maybe.

but anyway, I've never had a problem. I've had it on an eclipse, honda civic and a nissian altima.

Xan · 08-06-2010, 06:54 AM

They recommend this one: Guardian 2-Bike

I bought if for my 350, used it once, I think it dented my trunk, never used it again....

I just put them in the back of the suv now... much better solution...

BeachZTT · 08-06-2010, 07:00 AM

If you can do this, why couldn't you do a receiver type rack? I have a swing away for the Xterra that never gets near the paint and easily swings away from the hatch to allow access while fully loaded.

LunaZ · 08-06-2010, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachZTT

If you can do this, why couldn't you do a receiver type rack? I have a swings away for the Xterra that never gets near the paint and easily swing away from the hatch to allow access while fully loaded.

Holy crap!
That's way nicer than the Harbor Freight trailer I pulled behind my Miata back in my solo days!

90 ST · 08-08-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeachZTT

If you can do this, why couldn't you do a receiver type rack? I have a swing away for the Xterra that never gets near the paint and easily swings away from the hatch to allow access while fully loaded.

Where did you get the hitch, what brand is it?
Thanks

BeachZTT · 08-09-2010, 07:32 AM

Hey guys, that is not my car or my hitch. I borrowed (linked) to Mike's album. Maybe he coule shed some light on the setup.

On a side note, my wife and I were in the Xterra on the interstate yesterday and I saw a Black 370 with some type of similar off the tail carrier. I had my wife (who is a great sport by the way) haning out of the window to snap a few shots. I am pretty sure we freaked the driver out a little. If your out there, beautiful car and wheels!

I haven't had time to look at the pics yet but I will post them as soon as I do. It looked like a good set up.

rha600 · 08-09-2010, 07:33 AM

that's really sweet!

drivin blind · 08-09-2010, 03:13 PM

That's exactly what I'm looking for! RP

2lo · 08-10-2010, 12:28 PM

Hey all,

I have a mountian bike and i tke off both wheels; lay the frame down in the trunk with the handle bars turned facing the bumper and I remove the trunk shade cover and the back end of the frame hangs over the cross bar. I can usually get that end to sit in the corner by the door or it ends up in in the middle. I cover the end where the chain is and the cross bar witha towel. I put the rear tire in a plastic bag on the front seat and put a towel on the frame and lay the front tire on that. I have no problems doing it that way. It takes me about 2 min to load and unload the bike.

rha600 · 08-10-2010, 12:56 PM

if you are going to put it inside the car, and if it fits, you can always pick up one of these cases. It's cheap and would help protect the inside of the car. Specially if you're on a MTB and it's muddy after the ride. I bought one a while ago for taking my bike on the plane but I have used it in the car as well.

Nashbar Bike Transport Bag - Travel Case

BeachZTT · 08-11-2010, 08:46 PM

Here is the rack that I mentioned earlier in this thread...

Xan · 08-11-2010, 08:54 PM

Looks like a Thelma 2-Bike

08-05-2010, 07:37 AM	#33 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	I personally wouldn't use a strap-on rack on the Z. I don't feel that the rear fascia is a good mounting point for the kind of weight and pressure a strap-on type of trunk rack would produce. I used this type of rack on my 2nd Gen Eclipse and I didn't like what it did to the rear. The RoofSquire looks like a sound design, and I'm a fan of Yakima as I've used their racks on my cars for the last 20 or so years. It even looks like you'd still be able to open the hatch with the rack installed... an area where strap-on racks are a disadvantage. __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

08-06-2010, 06:54 AM	#35 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	They recommend this one: Guardian 2-Bike I bought if for my 350, used it once, I think it dented my trunk, never used it again.... I just put them in the back of the suv now... much better solution... __________________

08-06-2010, 07:00 AM	#36 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	If you can do this, why couldn't you do a receiver type rack? I have a swing away for the Xterra that never gets near the paint and easily swings away from the hatch to allow access while fully loaded. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna Last edited by BeachZTT; 08-06-2010 at 09:52 AM. Reason: grammar :)

08-09-2010, 07:32 AM	#39 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	Hey guys, that is not my car or my hitch. I borrowed (linked) to Mike's album. Maybe he coule shed some light on the setup. On a side note, my wife and I were in the Xterra on the interstate yesterday and I saw a Black 370 with some type of similar off the tail carrier. I had my wife (who is a great sport by the way) haning out of the window to snap a few shots. I am pretty sure we freaked the driver out a little. If your out there, beautiful car and wheels! I haven't had time to look at the pics yet but I will post them as soon as I do. It looked like a good set up. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-11-2010, 08:46 PM	#44 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	Here is the rack that I mentioned earlier in this thread... __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-04-2010, 01:33 AM	#31 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	I've seen a hitch on a 350 in Moab last year, but never got a chance to ask where he got it, what kind...now i wish i had.

08-05-2010, 07:07 AM	#32 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 14	Bones3 it will fit ANY car and easily clear the spoiler. I've used it on 3 different cars now and it fits great, doesn't scratch (you can always put a soft towel under the rubber mounts as well) and holds the bikes great. Bones 3-Bike

08-06-2010, 06:18 AM	#34 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 14	I guess it depends on the bike as well. Mine only weighs 18 pounds and the rack itself is only about 5 maybe. but anyway, I've never had a problem. I've had it on an eclipse, honda civic and a nissian altima.

08-09-2010, 07:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 14	that's really sweet!

08-09-2010, 03:13 PM	#41 (permalink)
drivin blind Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 39 Drives: 10 370Z/11 STI Rep Power: 15	That's exactly what I'm looking for! RP

08-10-2010, 12:28 PM	#42 (permalink)
2lo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ny Posts: 19 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	Hey all, I have a mountian bike and i tke off both wheels; lay the frame down in the trunk with the handle bars turned facing the bumper and I remove the trunk shade cover and the back end of the frame hangs over the cross bar. I can usually get that end to sit in the corner by the door or it ends up in in the middle. I cover the end where the chain is and the cross bar witha towel. I put the rear tire in a plastic bag on the front seat and put a towel on the frame and lay the front tire on that. I have no problems doing it that way. It takes me about 2 min to load and unload the bike.

08-10-2010, 12:56 PM	#43 (permalink)
rha600 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Posts: 84 Drives: 05 Honda, 08 SRT8 Rep Power: 14	if you are going to put it inside the car, and if it fits, you can always pick up one of these cases. It's cheap and would help protect the inside of the car. Specially if you're on a MTB and it's muddy after the ride. I bought one a while ago for taking my bike on the plane but I have used it in the car as well. Nashbar Bike Transport Bag - Travel Case

08-11-2010, 08:54 PM	#45 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Looks like a Thelma 2-Bike __________________

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