Any (Mountain) Bike Riders Here? Need Suggestions!
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Any (Mountain) Bike Riders Here? Need Suggestions!
Hi, just wondering if you have an IS and sometimes haul around your Mountain Bike.
Do you just fold down the seats and stick your bike in the trunk or have any more suggestions preferably with pix?
I have a 350 FSport. Thanks!! PS >>> Don't really want to install a roof rack.
Do you just fold down the seats and stick your bike in the trunk or have any more suggestions preferably with pix?
I have a 350 FSport. Thanks!! PS >>> Don't really want to install a roof rack.
Last edited by LaZeR; Oct 7, 2018 at 12:40 PM.
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I have a trunk rack I got on eBay for 50$ that fits 2 bikes. But I haven’t dared putting it on my IS. Luckily I have a spare vehicle. Even on my spare car, my pedals usually hit the bumper and trunk area. So no chance
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Ive seen quite a few builds in the build thread section who have roofracks. Im sure you could pick one up for a few hundred dollars. Theyre specifically made for our car im sure.
Here are quite a few options:
Roofrack Options
Here are quite a few options:
Roofrack Options
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I refuse to use a roof rack due to the stance bro put stickers on my rack calvin and hobbes type sticker stigma that comes with it. lol.
I like the idea of a trunk rack... more efficient cause it lies in the cars aerodynamic wake rather than being a part of it. Plus with a roof rack you are encouraged to leave it on the roof when you get lazy and absolutely floors gas mileage.
but good thing I got a CT... i can just throw the bike in the back =)
I like the idea of a trunk rack... more efficient cause it lies in the cars aerodynamic wake rather than being a part of it. Plus with a roof rack you are encouraged to leave it on the roof when you get lazy and absolutely floors gas mileage.
but good thing I got a CT... i can just throw the bike in the back =)
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Ya, as per the OP as well as majority of users, do not want nor will get a roof rack. Do any 3rd Gen IS drivers satisfactorily throw bikes in their trunks??
For those who might be interested there's lotsa interesting, unique, and competitively priced trunk bike racks on AMZN. In fact I bought one for my old GS300 but not sure I want to use it on my (new) IS350.
Let me know if you want me to post the links. Thanks!!
PS >>> just out of curiosity do Lexus drivers ever have "Meetups" in (Greater or West) Los Angeles ~ can you send the info?
For those who might be interested there's lotsa interesting, unique, and competitively priced trunk bike racks on AMZN. In fact I bought one for my old GS300 but not sure I want to use it on my (new) IS350.
Let me know if you want me to post the links. Thanks!!
PS >>> just out of curiosity do Lexus drivers ever have "Meetups" in (Greater or West) Los Angeles ~ can you send the info?
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i’ve only put my men’s large bike in my trunk once. i had to take out my sub and remove the front wheel.
i’ve looked into rack options:
roof rack is pricey. trunk racks are cost effective, but can be stolen easily, unless you remove them when not in use. also, by using trunk racks, it’ll probably scatch your vehicle.
currently not biking, so.. rack plans are on hold.
i’ve looked into rack options:
roof rack is pricey. trunk racks are cost effective, but can be stolen easily, unless you remove them when not in use. also, by using trunk racks, it’ll probably scatch your vehicle.
currently not biking, so.. rack plans are on hold.
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TBH, in MN even with snow & ice, you don't need AWD if ya get good snow tires. Why do ya want AWD? Uses more gas, mechanics, heavier, etc. RWD FTW!!
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