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02-11-2007, 05:12 PM | #1 |
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Can anyone offer any advice on roof racks for transporting a road bike on a 335i coupe? The car appears to have these great roof rack mounts but as I've never had a roof rack I was not sure if I would need to acquire a propriotary BMW roof mount system or if all of the major roof rack manufactures would have a way to utilize the BMW roof system. Also if anyone has any advice on whether it's better to have a roof rack where you do/don't have to remove the front wheel of the bike that would be great as well. Thanks for your help! |
02-11-2007, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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None of the rack suppliers (Thule, Yakima) at this time have racks for the 335i coupe. So you need to buy, as I just did, the BMW support rack system (part#82-71-0-397-227) and then a BMW bike rack (or racks) to mount onto the rack system. For road bikes this is part#82-72-0-393-083
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02-11-2007, 06:43 PM | #3 |
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As mentioned above, Thule and Yakima have nothing yet. I own a bicycle shop and I would highly recomend a fork mounted rack. The full bike mounts add a ton of wind resistance and I have seen more problems with them than fork mounted. Also pick up a bike bra to protect it against debris off the road and bugs.
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02-11-2007, 06:47 PM | #4 | |
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the oem bmw base support rack system are actually thule rapid aero bars, thule's premium bars....you can attach any of the thule attachments by using the thule xadapt 1, 2, 3 or 4 (depending on the attachment you want to use)....there have been couple threads on this...but seems the search function doesn't seem to filter well...can't find the threads....
go online and do a search for xadapt...it'll tell you which xadapt you need for certain thule attachments.... i went with the oem bmw base support rack system...with thule flat mount 4 snowboard carrier using the xadapt 2.....(i wasn't too fond of the bmw slant carriers...) Quote:
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02-11-2007, 08:42 PM | #6 |
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Quick update for anyone else that may pass this way looking for info on the e92 BMW oem base roof rack system (part #82-71-0-397-227). A local parts department is quoting $175 plus tax for the base system. Maybe your local parts department will be cheaper. If not it may be worthwhile to check out ebay as I found the same part listed there for $128 (plus $19.90 shipping) which may save you a few bucks.
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02-11-2007, 09:48 PM | #7 |
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I fold down the rear seats and take off the front wheel of my road bike. I got a 6x7 utility/moving pad from home depot ($15) which covers the whole trunk area plus sidewalls plus the back of the rear seats...very nice fit.
I know the OP is asking about roof racks but just wanted to add this for other roadies/cyclists on the board |
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03-11-2007, 03:06 AM | #8 | |
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i was set on buying the first for $110 but after your comment, i'm reconsidering things. do roof racks cause reduced mpg? is it safe to have a bike mounted so high up? bit worried about my bike. |
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03-11-2007, 08:40 AM | #9 | |
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03-27-2007, 12:29 PM | #10 |
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Does anyone have any pictures of the OEM road bike roof rack? The pictures in the accessories catalog are pretty small and poor quality.
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03-27-2007, 01:45 PM | #11 |
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I just ordered the OEM baserack and two of the bike holders. They should be in at the dealer by Wednesday. I'll install them this week and take a couple pictures.
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03-27-2007, 02:28 PM | #12 |
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Thanks so much. Look forward to seeing them.
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03-27-2007, 03:29 PM | #13 |
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No problem, I'm curious to see how easy the install is.
I also ordered one of each of the holders (one racing cycle and one Mt bike holder), so I'll be able to post pics of both mounted.
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04-01-2007, 05:44 PM | #14 |
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I just got my base roof rack and two bike carriers. The install took about an hour. It was fairly simple, once I figured out where everything went. It took about 15 minutes to remove the bikes and entire rack.
Here are a few pics.
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04-01-2007, 06:00 PM | #15 |
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[QUOTE=nin1616;823627]I just got my base roof rack and two bike carriers. The install took about an hour. It was fairly simple, once I figured out where everything went. It took about 15 minutes to remove the bikes and entire rack.[QUOTE]
Looks good I am about to order one myself. I have a few questions Once the initial install is complete is it easily and quickly removed? Do you have a part # on the fork mount carrier? I was planning on using a Thule tray but that fork mount looks pretty good. Does it seem solid?
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[QUOTE=mbdurham;823659][QUOTE=nin1616;823627]I just got my base roof rack and two bike carriers. The install took about an hour. It was fairly simple, once I figured out where everything went. It took about 15 minutes to remove the bikes and entire rack.
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I'll find the part number and post it. The fork mount is solid.
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[QUOTE=mbdurham;823659][QUOTE=nin1616;823627]I just got my base roof rack and two bike carriers. The install took about an hour. It was fairly simple, once I figured out where everything went. It took about 15 minutes to remove the bikes and entire rack.
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[QUOTE=nin1616;824089][QUOTE=mbdurham;823659]
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04-02-2007, 10:45 AM | #20 |
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[QUOTE=mbdurham;824199][QUOTE=nin1616;824089]
I haven't seen the Thule tray, but I'm happy with the BMW one. It's actually nicer than I thought it would be.
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04-03-2007, 01:42 PM | #21 |
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The BMW fork mount cycle holder comes with a tray. The picture in the accessory catalog shows a different fork mount holder (two piece).
82-72-0-393-083
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04-03-2007, 04:37 PM | #22 |
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Ahhh thats is why I was confused
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