anyone fit a bike rack yet? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

earthsscum · 07-14-2012, 02:03 AM

knowing Subaru a factory one should be in the works but a hitch is likely to be on the market soon. Anyone using one yet?

Mitch · 07-14-2012, 02:07 AM

I contacted CURT about a month ago, and they hadn't started development for a Class 1 hitch at that time. I'd love to find a Class 1 for the BRZ platform to put a clean bike rack on or maybe even tow a small single axle tailer (since this will be my only vehicle soon).

Zadkiel · 07-14-2012, 03:54 AM

I won't get one, but a bicycle can fit with the back seats folded. I have a Cervelo TT bike and all I had to do was remove the front and rear tires(both are quick release) and loosen 3 allen bolts to take off the handlebars and I was done. I don't think a normal roadbike needs the bars removed. The issue was the extra length of the time trials' aero bars.

choi0706 · 07-14-2012, 12:50 PM

I'm interested in a trailer hitch as well.. but I'm afraid my thule rack will scrape everywhere..

sdiver68 · 07-14-2012, 01:13 PM

Patiently awaiting a non-scratch solution for 1-2 mountain bikes myself.

streetwaves · 07-14-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zadkiel

I won't get one, but a bicycle can fit with the back seats folded. I have a Cervelo TT bike and all I had to do was remove the front and rear tires(both are quick release) and loosen 3 allen bolts to take off the handlebars and I was done. I don't think a normal roadbike needs the bars removed. The issue was the extra length of the time trials' aero bars.

This might be interesting. I'm coming from a MK6 Golf and I can fit my steel road bikes (one at a time, of course) easily. If I can do the same in the BRZ that'll be great, and feel a little less like I lost something.

ChrisH · 07-14-2012, 05:22 PM

Would be also eager to learn, if a standard race bike can be loaded with folded back seats. I wonder, if the roadbar will create an issue, as the trunk is not as high as the width of a roadbar (right??). I certainly would remove the front wheel, so the roadbar can me turned. (So probably its not an issue, but you never know until you give it a try...)
Anyone tried out, if removal of the rear wheel is really necessary?

Khyron686 · 07-14-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisH

Anyone tried out, if removal of the rear wheel is really necessary?

Absolutely have to remove both wheels. Why is that a big deal? You don't even need to touch the chain usually.

earthsscum · 07-14-2012, 10:08 PM

i do mtn bike and would like to keep my interior clean but I'm certain it would fit with both tires removed..I'm hoping a roof rack will be available as a hitch might be too low but i guess we will see..guess I'm not the only one waiting though

philip9175 · 07-14-2012, 10:17 PM

This might be a possible solution I'm looking at getting, because i'm going to need to haul 2 mountain bikes each ride, wouldn't be able to fit them both inside the car.

Saris Bones 3 RS

But the only thing i would make sure i did first was apply 3M protection to the boot and the top of the rear bumper to make sure it doesnt scratch the paint

sdiver68 · 07-14-2012, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

Absolutely have to remove both wheels. Why is that a big deal? You don't even need to touch the chain usually.

Mountain bikes get very dirty or muddy. I'd rather not subject my nice sports car interior to that kind of dirt.

Khyron686 · 07-14-2012, 10:36 PM

Tarps are cheap - I'd have one down even if the bike was clean.

That said I'm definitely interested in a class 1 hitch as I have a swagman platform carrier that worked great on my Jetta. 2 mins to install, and no worries about hitting the roof of a garage/drive-thru etc.

YW-Slayer · 07-15-2012, 04:24 AM

I have a Bones 3, which I use with the Legacy. It's good, but the top 2 rubber bits do result in some minor scratching (which can usually be polished away).

ChrisH · 07-15-2012, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

Absolutely have to remove both wheels. Why is that a big deal? You don't even need to touch the chain usually.

Not a problem - I am just lazy

and wouldn't remove the rear wheel, if there is no need to do so ....

In my little BMW I get the bike in with only the front wheel removed. So that's why I just wonder, if the BRZ's trunk is really much shorter (after folding the back seats in both cars).....

07-14-2012, 02:03 AM	#1
earthsscum Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ premium dgm Location: Murrieta, ca Posts: 81 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	anyone fit a bike rack yet? knowing Subaru a factory one should be in the works but a hitch is likely to be on the market soon. Anyone using one yet? __________________

07-14-2012, 03:54 AM	#3
Zadkiel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: CBS BRZ Limited 6MT Location: PA Posts: 644 Thanks: 30 Thanked 144 Times in 108 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I won't get one, but a bicycle can fit with the back seats folded. I have a Cervelo TT bike and all I had to do was remove the front and rear tires(both are quick release) and loosen 3 allen bolts to take off the handlebars and I was done. I don't think a normal roadbike needs the bars removed. The issue was the extra length of the time trials' aero bars. __________________ Back in (Crystal) Black.

07-14-2012, 10:08 PM	#9
earthsscum Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ premium dgm Location: Murrieta, ca Posts: 81 Thanks: 10 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i do mtn bike and would like to keep my interior clean but I'm certain it would fit with both tires removed..I'm hoping a roof rack will be available as a hitch might be too low but i guess we will see..guess I'm not the only one waiting though __________________

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07-14-2012, 02:07 AM	#2
Mitch form follows function Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: RIP '13 BRZ Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 688 Thanks: 42 Thanked 234 Times in 122 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I contacted CURT about a month ago, and they hadn't started development for a Class 1 hitch at that time. I'd love to find a Class 1 for the BRZ platform to put a clean bike rack on or maybe even tow a small single axle tailer (since this will be my only vehicle soon).

07-14-2012, 12:50 PM	#4
choi0706 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: t Location: United States Posts: 446 Thanks: 14 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm interested in a trailer hitch as well.. but I'm afraid my thule rack will scrape everywhere..

07-14-2012, 01:13 PM	#5
sdiver68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 98 Thanks: 55 Thanked 37 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Patiently awaiting a non-scratch solution for 1-2 mountain bikes myself.

07-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
ChrisH Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Car Location: Planet Earth Posts: 63 Thanks: 18 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would be also eager to learn, if a standard race bike can be loaded with folded back seats. I wonder, if the roadbar will create an issue, as the trunk is not as high as the width of a roadbar (right??). I certainly would remove the front wheel, so the roadbar can me turned. (So probably its not an issue, but you never know until you give it a try...) Anyone tried out, if removal of the rear wheel is really necessary?

07-14-2012, 10:17 PM	#10
philip9175 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 GTS Manual Location: Australia Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This might be a possible solution I'm looking at getting, because i'm going to need to haul 2 mountain bikes each ride, wouldn't be able to fit them both inside the car. Saris Bones 3 RS But the only thing i would make sure i did first was apply 3M protection to the boot and the top of the rear bumper to make sure it doesnt scratch the paint

07-14-2012, 10:36 PM	#12
Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tarps are cheap - I'd have one down even if the bike was clean. That said I'm definitely interested in a class 1 hitch as I have a swagman platform carrier that worked great on my Jetta. 2 mins to install, and no worries about hitting the roof of a garage/drive-thru etc.

07-15-2012, 04:24 AM	#13
YW-Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ (MT, WRB), 2005 Legacy B4 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 122 Thanks: 55 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a Bones 3, which I use with the Legacy. It's good, but the top 2 rubber bits do result in some minor scratching (which can usually be polished away).

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