Everyone seems to think I'm insane but I stand by my suction cup based rear rack for my Golf (that has no roof racks or hitch). Basically a copy of a Seasucker Hornet but using much less expensive 6" suction cups from Amazon.Mr Purple wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:40 pmTimely thread.
I'm currently shopping for a single bike carrying solution for my BMW M140i. Towball ones are virtually out because the exhaust runs along the entire back of the car.
Had a think about the strap on ones like the Saris above but honestly they scare the heck out of me! I'm on the verge of ordering some Yakima Roofracks and their HighRoad, which seems to be the best solution.
Now to just somehow avoid crashing the gravel bike into the garage door. Any tips on that? My plan was to put the garage door remote into the boot every time I was carrying the bike.
Takes about 2 minutes to install (once you've figured out where the cups need to go). Strong enough for my road bike or my 16kg MTB. Bike is low enough to get under most low passes, and doesn't sit up in the wind making noise/burning extra fuel. Have used it on a number of long drives with zero issues.
FWIW I also have a Saris Bones 3 that is great. Very sturdy and fits 3 bikes. Zero marks on the car from the rubber feet or the strap hooks. I have zero concerns using it for the road bike or TT bike. But it takes longer to fit and remove, and most important for me I can't mount my dually on it because the rack's bars don't fit though the bike's frame triangle due to suspension.