bike carriers

[GramStrong]

These were made in a limited run, but you might can get something smiler.
Don't opt for the cheap nock-offs tough!

[veganeric]

Rear mounted racks like the Bones or hitch mounts have the added benefit of using your car as a shield to protect your bike from bugs, high pressure rain, and debris kicked up by other vehicles. This along with the improved fuel efficiency is why I use a Bones rack over my aesthetic preference, roof racks. As has been noted, the bones rack can be tough on your paint, so if you have a color that will show scratches easily (and care) go with the hitch mount option.

[xnavalav8r]

I'm a roofrack fan but, since the OP said he needed it to fit multiple vehicles, I would say to go with an easily removable trunk rack from any of the better known manufacturers.

I have found roofracks to be a better theft deterrent and afford more space for bikes though.

[mjduct]

Saris racks! multiple vehicles, multiple bikes I love mine to death!



http://www.saris.com/en/bike-racks/vehicle-racks/trunk-racks.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_images.tpl&product_id=20&category_id=7

[notsoswift]

It is most likely irrational but I don't like supporting a bike from thin carbon frame
Support from the wheels (which are designed for it) is best for me.
I have a Thule Euroride
http://www.thule.com/en/AU/Products/Bik ... roRide-943

[Snabb]

+1 for Thule

Thule roofrack- good swedish quality.

[nickf]

I have a Thule t2 hitch rack on my mazdaspeed3 and love it. Its a bit heavy but is solid and holds any bike you throw on it. If I had to do it all over I would get the seasuckers roof rack.

[Powerful Pete]

@nickf, thanks for that lead. Had never heard of this...

It sounds like an incredibly interesting product... google helped me find this.

http://www.seasucker.com/lifestyle/bike-racks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBHN9Lty ... creen&NR=1

[HammerTime2]

Wow, dude, like 400% grade.

[Powerful Pete]

[nickf]

I think they are coming out with a kit so you can use a standard Thule/ yak tray on it. Ill be picking one up when its released.

[kajdean]

Getting my new car just in time for the london to brighton, a saab estate. Have decided to go the hitch route i think. The car comes with a removable towbar, which is the best hitch to go for? I know the thule ones are supposed to be good but there are a few of them.

[kbbpll]

With trunk mounts watch out for proximity of wheel to exhaust. I melted a tire that way, a long time ago...

[NAKaveli]

Thule Speedway 2 works for me; no problems

[Jacob2]

I use Thule EuroRide 943. It's of good quality and does the job. Hope this helps.