jimicoltrane
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When I picked up my new Salsa TJ a few days ago, Jason noticed that I had a Saris Bones bike rack on my VW GTI and shared that he didn't think it was suited for the car. I'd had it for a few years and I guess never checked when I got the VW. Turns out he was right.
I recognize that roof and hitch options are more secure and less likely to scratch the car but (a) I don't want to deal with a roof rack and (b) am not prepared for another $700 investment for a hitch and rack.
Here are three trunk mount bike racks that fit my car: Yakima HangOut 2, Saris Bones EX, or Thule Passage. Links below.
I will likely be hauling either one mountain bike or up to three road bikes.
If you have any experience with any of the above please share. Tx in advance.
Have any of you used a Yon a 5 door VW GTI? If so, please share your thoughts.
If you use one or both of these on a different car I'd welcome your feedback as well.
Here are the contenders.
I recognize that roof and hitch options are more secure and less likely to scratch the car but (a) I don't want to deal with a roof rack and (b) am not prepared for another $700 investment for a hitch and rack.
Here are three trunk mount bike racks that fit my car: Yakima HangOut 2, Saris Bones EX, or Thule Passage. Links below.
I will likely be hauling either one mountain bike or up to three road bikes.
If you have any experience with any of the above please share. Tx in advance.
Thule Passage - 3 Bike Strap Rack + Cradles - Accessories
Buy the Thule Passage - 3 Bike Strap Rack + Cradles online or shop all Accessories from Competitivecyclist.com.
www.competitivecyclist.com
Saris Bones EX 3-Bike
What happens when you take the most popular trunk rack of all time and expand its vehicle compatibility by 20%? Spoiler Alert: you get the Saris Bones EX.
www.rackattack.com
Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack - Accessories
Buy the Yakima HangOut 2 Bike Rack online or shop all Accessories from Competitivecyclist.com.
www.competitivecyclist.com
Have any of you used a Yon a 5 door VW GTI? If so, please share your thoughts.
If you use one or both of these on a different car I'd welcome your feedback as well.
Here are the contenders.