Carrying Bikes on EL - Hitch, Roof, or Trunk Mount - Acura Forum

whitev70r · 04-25-09, 10:18 PM

Hey folks, just wondering if people have any recommendation from experience. I'd like to carry a couple of bikes but wondering what the best way is? Hitch, Roof Rack system, or trunk mount?

Bob Z · 04-26-09, 06:04 PM

Hitch, that way nothing really touches the car. I have a Saris to a 1 1/2" reciever hitch. Works great

*Nikon1* · 05-03-09, 04:15 PM

Had a 1984 Toyota Supra and had a custom made bike rack for the hatch - even though it was designed to prevent damage to the hatch, the hatch suffered the damage. When i bought my `94 Teg, I went the bumper hitch route. After 7 or 8 years, the teg showed no evidence of all the bike hauling I did.

I'm with Bob Z - Hitch is the only way to go!

khooper · 05-28-09, 02:33 AM

It may be a good idea to use a Velcro style strap to attach the wheels to the frame of the bike to prevent them from spinning while you drive. A spinning wheel could rub against the car and damage your paint. Be careful headliners might get cracked.

rockstar143 · 05-28-09, 08:41 AM

hitch mount ALL THE WAY! Tried to get away with the trunk mount one on my RSX...I padded the crap outta it with towels and rubber to make sure I didn't do damage, then of course, I cracked the "A" emblem...and put a permanent concave dip into the hatch. There's no good way to do it...you GOTTA get a hitch receiver installed and use a hitch bike rack!