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Best Rear Mounted Bike Rack? ( no tow bar )
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I've used the Bones in the past and they got the job done well enough if it fits your bike (your bike has a top bar or some other way to accommodate their mounting).
Bones 2-Bike Trunk Car Rack
I greatly prefer a tow hitch or roof rack mount now. My main reason is trunk access, lockable security, support for more bike styles via wheel mounting, and stability - but the good ones are pricey and not necessary if you are not a dedicated cyclist - IMHO. The bones should be perfect for casual use.
Bones 2-Bike Trunk Car Rack
I greatly prefer a tow hitch or roof rack mount now. My main reason is trunk access, lockable security, support for more bike styles via wheel mounting, and stability - but the good ones are pricey and not necessary if you are not a dedicated cyclist - IMHO. The bones should be perfect for casual use.
Ant M3
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I’ve got a Saris bones 3, must admit it’s not a great fit on the model 3 (and I’ve used it on lots of cars over the last 3or4years). The saris is a great bike rack though, just the panel gaps on the model 3 (partic around the rear window) aren’t big enough
Ant M3
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I think that might be illegal ...
Cyclone1
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interbear
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Also interested in this. I had an towbar bike rack (Atera Strada DL) on my previous car but didn’t option a tow bar on my Model 3 so sold it. So I’m also on the lookout for something new.
I checked Roofbox and the only option for Model 3 on there is this one from Thule, which looks pretty good actually - Tesla Model 3 (16 on) :Thule RaceWay rear door carrier for 2 bikes no. 991.
I checked Roofbox and the only option for Model 3 on there is this one from Thule, which looks pretty good actually - Tesla Model 3 (16 on) :Thule RaceWay rear door carrier for 2 bikes no. 991.
Ant M3
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Looks good, but very similar to my Sarris Bones. Depending on your panel gaps I think you’ll have the same issue as me with the hooks that sit beneath the rear window. IMO there is a very good chance that it will catch the glass on the edge (which is the point where you’re most likely to crack it)
interbear
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Yes good point, need to check out some reviews of people who’ve used it with a Model 3.
I thought I would re-start this thread, now that the summer holidays are over, as there might be some more first-hand experience with bike racks (without a tow bar).
I don't have a tow bar, but would be looking at a rear-mounted one for 3xbikes (I don't fancy suction cups!). Does anyone have any new experiences on their Model 3?
I don't have a tow bar, but would be looking at a rear-mounted one for 3xbikes (I don't fancy suction cups!). Does anyone have any new experiences on their Model 3?
Moderator comment - post merged from "Boot/Trunk Cycle Rack Solutions"
Morning
Reviewing options for transporting two lightweight road bikes.
I have no tow bar (any third party experience out there) and don’t fancy roof bars so looking at boot fit solutions.
I have run a search but nothing of interest
Many thanks
h
Morning
Reviewing options for transporting two lightweight road bikes.
I have no tow bar (any third party experience out there) and don’t fancy roof bars so looking at boot fit solutions.
I have run a search but nothing of interest
Many thanks
h
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The official roof bars from Tesla are very robust, and most of the pressure is on the metal parts as opposed to the glass. I regularly transport a 25kg e-mountain bike on mine without issue.
Well not all, because the rack does sit against the glass, but it's all good and nothing to worry about.
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