[spckatnip]

MC Hivemind,

Does anyone have a bicycle rack on their Convertible or Camaro? I am looking at a Saris Bones 2 and did not know if anyone here had one or a similar type bike rack for their car.

Bones 2-Bike

Edit - I have checked their fitment guide as it does not show one and I have emailed them just looking for info from other sources.

 

[OverAnxious]

Based on design similarities of the rear/decklid area of the coupe & convertible, they should be able to use the same system. I'd be surprised if there wasn't one out there for the Camaro yet.

That said, I can see there being issues with using a trunk based system on the rear fascia of the Camaro. What about a trailer hitch based setup? We've all seen a hitch on the mule Camaros. That would be a great solution and save the finish of the car

I believe CURT makes a hitch for the Camaro if I remember correctly. Maybe the mounting for a coupe/convertible are the same?

Trailer Hitches, Heavy Duty Hitch, & Towing Accessories Made in America by CURT Manufacturing.

 

[2010_5thgen]

dont bike racks just hook onto the trunk somehow?

 

[spckatnip]

dont bike racks just hook onto the trunk somehow?

Yes trunk racks generally have six straps. Two clip into the top of the trunk lid, two into the sides, and two into the bottom. There is also rubber foots but with the rear being fiberglass I worry about the weight of the bike pushing down on it.

OverAnxious,

That might be a good alternative but I currently do not want to do something like that because it detracts from the car. With a trunk rack I can just take it off.

 

[OverAnxious]

Yes trunk racks generally have six straps. Two clip into the top of the trunk lid, two into the sides, and two into the bottom. There is also rubber foots but with the rear being fiberglass I worry about the weight of the bike pushing down on it.

OverAnxious,

That might be a good alternative but I currently do not want to do something like that because it detracts from the car. With a trunk rack I can just take it off.

Aside from referring to the rear fascia as fiberglass, that is spot on.

 

[spckatnip]

Sorry about that.

 

[spckatnip]

Well the Bones did not fit but a Hollywood did. Will add some pics shortly.

Trunk racks, express trunk racks, bike racks, hitch racks, bicycle carriers - Hollywood Racks

 

[spckatnip]

pics

 

[kc0cmj]

Where all the clips are, I put a small piece of microfiber cloth between clip and paint for extra protection for my last car... Would make sure the front wheel doesnt hit bumper too

 

[spckatnip]

Where all the clips are, I put a small piece of microfiber cloth between clip and paint for extra protection for my last car... Would make sure the front wheel doesnt hit bumper too

Good Idea. I have a towel I can cut some pieces out of and affix to the clips. There is another included strap for the front tire. I believe it goes through the tire and around the frame. You can see it in the picture slightly with the rubber band around it because we just used the excess from the clipped in straps to hold it in place so I could get home. Tomorrow when I go on my road trip I will secure it a little tighter.

 

[54inches]

Uhaul make a trailer hitch too.

 

[Devryn]

pics

OMG you bought a VW?!

 

[weland]

MC Hivemind,

Does anyone have a bicycle rack on their Convertible or Camaro? I am looking at a Saris Bones 2 and did not know if anyone here had one or a similar type bike rack for their car.

Bones 2-Bike

Edit - I have checked their fitment guide as it does not show one and I have emailed them just looking for info from other sources.

Don't do it! The back seat is as good a place as any.

 

[spckatnip]

OMG you bought a VW?!

huh?

 

[spckatnip]

Don't do it! The back seat is as good a place as any.

With the top down and if I was just going around San Antonio yes. However, I am driving back up to Illinois tomorrow to see family for a few weeks and I wanted to keep exercising with my bike so the trunk rack is not a bad option for long distance.

 

[spckatnip]

Uhaul make a trailer hitch too.

Not if it means cutting a hole in the rear to have it come through.

 

[54inches]

I don't think it does, but check google.

 

[mikej411]

how is this working out for you spckatnip? I am looking to install a bike rack on a camaro without a hitch if i can.

 

[hotrodhoodrat]

how is this working out for you spckatnip? I am looking to install a bike rack on a camaro without a hitch if i can.

Hi, mikej.. please post on our new members thread so we can give you a warm welcome to MC

spckanip.. get one of the new ones (bike rack) that are fiberglass not metal ones, the fiberglass is light weight and better IMO,
use a bungee cord for your forks to keep them from hitting your trunk lid,
also if you can find some rubber sheets to protect your paint,
I think it would be better than cloth/rags.
Let us know what you come up w/and what you find out works best, thx !, & enjoy the trip :thumbsup:

 

[mikej411]

Hi, mikej.. please post on our new members thread so we can give you a warm welcome to MC

spckanip.. get one of the new ones (bike rack) that are fiberglass not metal ones, the fiberglass is light weight and better IMO,
use a bungee cord for your forks to keep them from hitting your trunk lid,
also if you can find some rubber sheets to protect your paint,
I think it would be better than cloth/rags.
Let us know what you come up w/and what you find out works best, thx !, & enjoy the trip :thumbsup:

Is this the setup you do? What fiberglass bike rack do you use?