"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
02/25/2014 at 11:37 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
02/25/2014 at 11:37 • Filed to: None | 1
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I noticed there are quite a few other bikers on here. How does everyone transport their bikes? With my Sport Trac I just tossed it in the bed, stretched a bungee cord across the back and done. It was simple quick and kept the interior clean. I traded the Sport Trac for a '14 WRX hatchback. I have a 29er Specialized. My options for transporting are:
Fold down the seats, take the front wheel off (and possibly rear) and throw it inside, probably on a sheet. Could get to be dirty. It is the lease expensive option, but also the least convenient as there are sometimes more than 2 people on the trip ans reassembling the bikes can be annoying.
Trunk/hatch mounting rack with straps and hooks - it seems to be the cheapest but I don't know if it will fit with the spoiler. It seems like it would make accessing the hatch nearly impossible with bikes on. I'm also afraid of it rubbing the paint where it attaches and the bikes swinging into the car when i start/stop and scratching the paint.
Roof Racks. This seems expensive as i would have to buy roof racks and a bike mount for each bike.
Trailer hitch & hitch rack - I like that it keeps the bikes fairly far away from the car but it also may make opening the hatch not possible. I'm also concerned that it could bottom out on driveways or stuff like that. I may be able to pick up a free hitch rack so all i would need is the hitch and I can throw that on myself.
I'm open to other ideas I may have missed. I'd love to see pictures of your cars all loaded up with bikes.
HammerheadFistpunch
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 11:45 |
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I have a buddy with an impreza sport ('13) and a monster bike (canfield) and he used to do the trunk mount but caved and bought a roof rack.
When I drive the small car, I try and roof mount for short trips and stuff into the car, or use a trunk mount for long trips (huge mileage drop on the freeway with roof mount)
With the Land Cruiser, I take off the wheel and stand them up vertically inside, or put them on the roof if im taking people
This is the best I could find of the sportwagen
And here is the cruiser in bike hauling mode
Milky
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 11:53 |
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I have a friend with a Miata and a trunk mount (I'm assuming its called that) and it looks positively funny when on that small of a car. Just thought I'd share.
(NOT his pictured, just GIS)
The Compromiser
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 12:44 |
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Ahh Cyclists. Not Bikers. I wondered if you rode a bike built for ants if it fit in the back of the sport trak.....
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> The Compromiser
02/25/2014 at 13:03 |
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Yep. Mountain cyclist just doesn't sound the same as mountain biker. However, I do believe an ATV or a smaller motorcycle will fit into the bed with the tailgate down.
thebigbossyboss
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/25/2014 at 13:13 |
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I use a rear trunk mount, but it has now caved in my bumper foam, so it doesn't work very well anymore. Will probably have to switch to roof mount.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> thebigbossyboss
02/25/2014 at 13:17 |
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The trouble with those truck racks is that they are hell on your car. I'm careful and I put a small bend in my hatch, my friends truck looks like crap after using his for a few years and collapsed bumper foam is pretty common. They are for occasional use only.
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The Compromiser
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 13:26 |
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Yes. Smaller ones would Like The Derek Zoolander ATVs for kids who don't read so good and other stuff. Going for the joke. Not serious.
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> The Compromiser
02/25/2014 at 13:39 |
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Haha. I got half way through your post and started composing in my head a big F U and was going to do a Google Image Search for proof. Now I can just be lazy, or go back to working....
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/25/2014 at 13:41 |
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That's what I'm afraid of. I wouldn't be using it very often but I want to baby the shit out of that car so I don't want to take any risks.
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/25/2014 at 13:42 |
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I'f i'm ever in your area (which will probably only happen if i win a lottery or something) I will be finding you because that looks like one hell of a bike trip.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 13:46 |
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it was pretty fun, this picture is a bit deceptive because I was loaded up to head to a trailhead when I hit this on the way out of the campsite. You can read about the bike trip here .
Manny05x
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 15:10 |
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go on craigslist and buy a used thule rack. i love how those new specialized look im still riding a 26.
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The Compromiser
> OPPOsaurus WRX
02/25/2014 at 15:16 |
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Be Lazy. Im Currently working on my new look for the runway. its called "Blue Steel"tm
