|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
e90 OEM Base Rack ..which mountain bike holder?
|
|
02-14-2013, 04:03 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
43
Rep 358
Posts |
e90 OEM Base Rack ..which mountain bike holder?
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com For you mountain bikers out there with a OEM base rack, which bike holder are you using? and adapters required? I'm planning on using the rack for up to 300 mile trips when I head to the beach this summer.
__________________
2006 e90 330i | Black/Terra | 6MT | ZSP | ZPP | ZCW
|
02-14-2013, 04:48 PM | #4 |
Private First Class
1
Rep 106
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2013, 08:45 PM | #5 | |
Lieutenant Colonel
170
Rep 1,843
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2013, 09:00 PM | #6 |
Private First Class
2
Rep 103
Posts |
I use a Thule 599XTR. It's not the most sleek but it works great for a mountain bike. I like not having to take off a muddy tire after a ride. I bought the xadapt 2 to switch from the square bar mount to the channel mount.
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pa...dapter-kit.asp |
Appreciate
0
|
02-14-2013, 09:15 PM | #7 |
My other ride is a Bianchi Infinito
96
Rep 2,767
Posts |
Why don't you stick with the OEM mtb attachment? http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...cessories.aspx
|
Appreciate
0
|
02-15-2013, 08:57 AM | #8 | |
First Lieutenant
43
Rep 358
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks all for the input, keep'em coming if you've anything to add.
__________________
2006 e90 330i | Black/Terra | 6MT | ZSP | ZPP | ZCW
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-01-2015, 11:46 AM | #10 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 524
Posts |
like previously said, i heard that oem mount isn't the best
I'm currently looking at getting either: https://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/produ...-569-_-1683349 or https://www.thule.com/en-us/ca/produ...94xt-_-5546509 sidearm pros: don't have to take the wheel off & nothing touches the paint on the bike sidearm cons: not the most aerodynamic, doesnt look the cleanest when not in use and although stable, I've heard the bike can still wobble fork mount pros: most secure way to mount the bike, very aerodynamic, looks clean when not in use fork mount cons: have to take the front tire off (for myself i would have to wrap it in a towel and put it in the trunk) & touches the paint on the fork where it mounts to |
Appreciate
0
|
08-18-2015, 07:16 PM | #11 |
New Member
3
Rep 12
Posts |
What about thru axles?
Is anyone using a fork mounted set up with thru axles? Can anyone let me know of a setup for this?
I'm looking at Rocky Mounts Pitchfork but it looks like it's only for QR forks. The only option I've seen so far is something where both wheels stay on which I'm not too fond of. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-19-2015, 12:48 AM | #12 |
Lieutenant Colonel
729
Rep 1,815
Posts |
This is the one I use for both my Cannondale MB and my wife's "city bike"
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=82_1460 It is solid as a rock, locks and personally I have had the car up to 90mph or so wit both bikes mounted with zero issues. The system hold both tires secure and has a locking padded jaw that grips the frame as well.
__________________
2009 118i Monaco Blue "Maximillion"
2009 335i Saphire Black M Sport "Leopold" Cobb stage 2 aggressive tune, Mishimoto FMIC, Cobb charge pipe, Cobb catted down pipes, Forge diverter valves, BMS inlets and DCI, Cyba scoops and M Individual Audio retrofit and M3 gauge cluster retrofit. 2011 328i Titan Silver M Sport "Franzel" <--Wife's car |
Appreciate
0
|
08-19-2015, 03:00 PM | #13 |
Enlisted Member
3
Rep 49
Posts |
I have a couple Thule 549XT racks that I use for mountain bikes - they were great before adapters were mainstream for thru-axles. Not the sleekest thing but solid.
Also have a couple basic rocky mounts if I want something sleeker and only need to move my road bike or single speed city bike. Both mounted on OEM BMW roof racks on an e90 |
Appreciate
1
|
08-19-2015, 03:37 PM | #14 |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 524
Posts |
i was on the fence with oem vs thule vs fork mount vs tire mount
i spent weeks researching every forum post and every product review and although close to 3x the price of oem, i decided to go with thule aeroblades and sidearm wheel mount went with aeroblades over oem because 1) it looks better and 2) no wind noise from them went with sidearms over fork mount because id eventually get tired of taking the wheel off and putting a muddy wheel in my trunk went with tire mount over frame mount because ill be purchasing a carbon frame road bike soon and its not advised to use frame mounts on carbon I'm very happy with the end result… aeroblades fit is very good and takes less than a minute to put bike on roof Last edited by MuffinMan910; 08-19-2015 at 03:44 PM.. |
Appreciate
0
|
08-19-2015, 07:02 PM | #15 | |
New Member
3
Rep 12
Posts |
Quote:
A buddy has a few extra Yakima holders so I'm gonna test fit those and see if they turn out okay. Nice bike by the way, is that a Trek Superfly 29er? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-19-2015, 11:34 PM | #16 | |
Lieutenant
135
Rep 524
Posts |
Quote:
thanks! close, Trek Fuel EX8 29er |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
Tags |
holder base rack mountain bike |
|
|