Transporting bike
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Lake Worth Beach, Florida
I used to transport my Raleigh Pro in my C5 and had to remove both wheels and make certain the pedal or handlebars would not strike the glass when I closed the hatch.
I also had a Weather-tech piece for the rear hatch area to keep the chain from fouling the carpet.
I also had a Weather-tech piece for the rear hatch area to keep the chain from fouling the carpet.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Dysartsville, NC
I would not do it on a regular basis. The body corners around the hatch opening chip very easy and the hatch glass can get broken if the bike handlebars are not orientated correcting after you load it. If I want to transport a bicycle, I drive the truck.
Instructor
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 149
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From: St Pete Beach Florida
You are not alone
I am also wanting to transport my Trek 7.3 without having to disassemble. Thinking about a trailer hitch that could be covered up and use my Thule carrier that I use on SUV. Then all the grease etc rides a foot behind me. Maybe a 1.25" receiver ? anyone got details
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Roanoke and Fieldale VA
You can do it! Just take off both wheels. Lay the bike in the cargo area, place wheels on top. I have a bike bag that I actually put the bike in before placing in the back.
This is my Colnago C40, 62 cm frame size, so this is a big bike. I am amazed of the size of the cargo area.
Here are photos for reference. I placed the bike in the back without the bag to show how it fits.
Just make sure when you close the hatch, that the pedals, etc. do not come into contact with the glass.
This is my Colnago C40, 62 cm frame size, so this is a big bike. I am amazed of the size of the cargo area.
Here are photos for reference. I placed the bike in the back without the bag to show how it fits.
Just make sure when you close the hatch, that the pedals, etc. do not come into contact with the glass.
Last edited by surburban99; Jul 16, 2009 at 05:33 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 17,373
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From: Chatsworth California
You can do it! Just take off both wheels. Lay the bike in the cargo area, place wheels on top. I have a bike bag that I actually put the bike in before placing in the back.
This is my Colnago C40, 62 cm frame size, so this is a big bike. I am amazed of the size of the cargo area.
Here are photos for reference. I placed the bike in the back without the bag to show how it fits.
This is my Colnago C40, 62 cm frame size, so this is a big bike. I am amazed of the size of the cargo area.
Here are photos for reference. I placed the bike in the back without the bag to show how it fits.
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Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Broken Arrow Oklahoma
I am running a Curt 1.25" receiver hitch, which I installed myself. Into this, I insert a Yakima Rhode Gear bike rack. I modified this rack by making a longer bar that goes into the receiver, as I wanted more clearance between the bike and the back of the car. This setup works excellent for me. When the bke rack is not in use, I have a receiver hitch cover from Eckler's that dresses up the space between the tailpipes. If you click on "my corvette photos" at the left, you can see a picture of the bike on the rack.
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Instructor
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 149
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From: St Pete Beach Florida
I am running a Curt 1.25" receiver hitch, which I installed myself. Into this, I insert a Yakima Rhode Gear bike rack. I modified this rack by making a longer bar that goes into the receiver, as I wanted more clearance between the bike and the back of the car. This setup works excellent for me. When the bke rack is not in use, I have a receiver hitch cover from Eckler's that dresses up the space between the tailpipes. If you click on "my corvette photos" at the left, you can see a picture of the bike on the rack.
Would you be so kind as to give us the Curt Hitch Model Number.
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