Cheap Bike Rack especially Cabrio

[ADilwicius]

I hope someone has something that can help. Has anyone every used a bike rack not made for a smart car? Something in the trunk mount style. I can buy those models for around 30 to 50 dollars and I only transport my bike when I Mt Bike once a month or When I compete in triathlons a couple times a year. I want a cheap design that will work for the small amount I use it. I know all about the tow hitch and bumper mount but if I was going to spend that much money on something for my car it would be some nice wheels! Anything out there work?

Oh yea, I have a Cabrio which makes it even more difficult!

[jefferios]

I don't know if you have much option besides the Tow mount or the Smart Rack. SmartMadness has a good product. Smart also sells an excellent rack.

[gbryers]

How's this for an alternative?



Or were you looking to carry the bike on the smart?

[ronr9286t]

I looked at the Smart factory rack, and, while expensive, I really liked it. However, I already had a 2-bike rack for a 1.25" hitch carrier. I found that having a hitch installed at about $200 (including installation) that would accomodate the rack that I already had was the cheapest solution.

While the hitch carrier seems to sit close to the ground, it has never hit, even on my very steep driveway.

[runner33]

The total cost of my bike rack system was under $120.00.

-SmartMadness tow rods - $90.00
-Yakima Boa bike mount - $30.00 (bought on ebay) sells new for $60.00



So far I've been very happy with the rack setup. Easy and quick mounting/removal, holds my LOOK 586 securely and looks somewhat good.

[NukleoN]

Nice to see such great aftermarket support for the smart.


Thanks. ;)

[eskargo]

i believe the post was for a cabrio solution. LOL.

Originally Posted by gbryers

How's this for an alternative?



Or were you looking to carry the bike on the smart?

[ADilwicius]

Originally Posted by runner33

The total cost of my bike rack system was under $120.00.

-SmartMadness tow rods - $90.00
-Yakima Boa bike mount - $30.00 (bought on ebay) sells new for $60.00



So far I've been very happy with the rack setup. Easy and quick mounting/removal, holds my LOOK 586 securely and looks somewhat good.

This is the Cheapest best solution I've seen, and if I can get the Yakima piece off ebay cheaper it's a hundred dollar solution instead of 300 plus! Thanks so much!! You have no problem with the bike swaying and hitting the car or anything?

[runner33]

There's plenty of clearance between the bike and the car and noticed no signs of the bike swaying even at driving high speeds.

btw- make sure you get the larger diameter two rods so it fit the yakima boa style bike mounts.

[SmrtyPants]

Runner 33

Can you fit two bikes on there? We have two Trek 1.5 wondering if you think they will fit.

Thanks for your help!

SmrtGal - PA