E91 2006 Bike rack options

[SBN]

Interested to know anyone who has this car and what type of bike rack they use.

I would go and put them on the roof bars but i need this for the roof box.

cheers

[stewies_minion]

Depending on the size of the box you should be able to get at least two bikes on the roof still.

Or if it's a large box, then towbar mounted ones are your next best bet.

But that isn't at all cheap I'm afraid.

The Saris Bones is a good boot mounted traditional cycle carrier and worth a look.

HTH

[andyscole]

I have a detachable tow bar and use the Thule carrier. I have got roof mounted carrier but using this become arduous if your just pooping down the road for a ride.

[Panda76]

I use thule roof bars and feet.
Take it off during winter months.Come spring summer I will put it back on and pretty much leave it there.

I also use a roof bag to help with space for camping equipment rather than a box(once empty you can undo the clamps on the bars and roll it up and throw in the boot)You can still get 2 bikes on with the bag.

The bike holders are some generic lockable things from the bike shop bought 3 with a bit of discount.

[croyde]

This is the one that I have used with my E36 3 series.

http://www.rutlandcycling.com/12385/Avenir-Vermont...

It keeps the bikes high so that your reg plates and lights are visible and saves you getting and wiring in a light board.

I have used it with 3 bikes on long journeys but it is a bit disconcerting as you see it wobbling in the rearview mirror.

I've started carrying the bikes on the roof now if I am not using the roof box.

[Panda76]

Iirc the E91 can't use those that type of carrier leaving you the options of sling it/them on the roof or tow bar carrier.

[croyde]

Panda76 said:

Iirc the E91 can't use those that type of carrier leaving you the options of sling it/them on the roof or tow bar carrier.

But don't the E9Xs have a boot, which is what the above carrier is designed for?

Admittedly even tho' I tried to be careful the carrier did mark the top of the boot and where it came in contact with the bumper

I'd say that the carrier is pretty good as long as you are not to fussy about your car's appearance.

[Panda76]

Something to do with the roof spoiler on the the tourer..

I looked for such a carrier for an E91 and not found one.

[SBN]

I need the space and have a large roof box... may need to look at alternative cars.

Is it the same situation with an 07 plate 5 series tourer?

Dont really want to fit a towbar/hitch and lay our £400 for the rack.

[Panda76]

Probably not 100% reliable but should give you a good idea if you can fit a rear mounted carrier.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...