I'm risking being redundant here, because it seems you've gotten some good
advice.
If it's possible to have a receiver installed, you will find
loading/unloading much easier. I've used several different types of hitch
racks over the years, and IMO the best rack currently for bikes with
rack
Dan— I really loved that dramatic installation video; it gives me a solid idea
of the process involved, plus, I realize that if I’m going to ever replace my
finger up bumper, that would be the right time to do it. I think that hitch
system may be more elegant than the one at Mini Mania—though it
Touché!
On Jun 22, 2018, 10:34 PM -0700, Joe Bernard , wrote:
> This story would be better if the rack ended up in the car, too ;-)
>
> Related note: one time I carried a long-wheelbase recumbent - wheels and
> giant seat removed - on a hitch rack behind my Honda Civic on a twisty
> mountain road
This story would be better if the rack ended up in the car, too ;-)
Related note: one time I carried a long-wheelbase recumbent - wheels and giant
seat removed - on a hitch rack behind my Honda Civic on a twisty mountain road.
The bike was wider than the car AND the road.
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You received this
If you have not ruled out roof racks, have you considered a "suction cup"
rack? If you're down with spending close to $1k, you may want to consider
this somewhat rare but quite flexible solution. Looking at pictures, it
appears to fit your needs. The neat thing about this kind of roof rack is
t
It's a lot of cash, but at the end of the process you'll have a sweet Mini
safely hauling (and not scratching your Cheviot. I suspect you could get it in
that car with back seats down and front wheel off, but yeah, fenders and racks
will getcha. I have a Chev and I know all about that malady ;-)
Brian— I did the same thing once, at a hotel, late at night after a long drive.
I had two bikes on top, and the prized Bianchi of my boyfriend at the time—this
very trip finished us off—caught the parking area overhang. Somehow, maybe I
wasn’t going fast, I think nothing major happened, but it d
Thanks Minh and Joe. Mine’s a 2015 4-door Cooper S. Thanks to Joe, I have a
good lead on an (expensive) retrofit that will accept a Yakima Single Speed
1-bike hitch-mount, which I hope won’t stick out too far...
The Mini of Marin dealers told me there was nothing to be done, but the
Mini-Mania
Congratulations on your new ride!
You can take off the front wheel and then move your Saris Bones askew so
that the bike is centered more on the car. In my car, I can also take the
front wheel off, rear seat down, and put the bike in on a diagonal, with
the handlebars turned 90 degrees. I bet
You might have to invest in a hitch or roof rack, depending on your year. A
bit pricier, but well worth it IME
On Friday, June 22, 2018 at 2:09:28 PM UTC-4, Deborah Coffin wrote:
>
> I’m the happy owner of a new 50cm Cheviot, and am struggling to figure out
> how to safely transport it on my Mi
Hi Deborah,
My initial suggestion was going to be try investing in one of those stem to
saddle adapter bars but I see you already went that route which just causes
the rear wheel to stick out further than you are comfortable.
My alternate suggestion would be to look for possible roof rack optio
Deborah,
you don't mention what year MINI cooper you have (2002 here, yep, still
have it :), as you've figured out, trunk racks are not a great option, also
a warning i used a trunk rack in an emergency and ended up damaging my
hatch (fender turned and hit the car during a rain storm).
Joe p
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