whats the cheapest Bike rack for X5

[bullsbmwx5]

I just need to carry one bike and looking for a easy solution.

I dont have the hitch installed.

What are my options?

[X5Dawg]

The one thing you did not mention is if you have a receiver hitch or not. If you do, check out Harbor Freight. They have a receiver bike rack for like $20-30. I bought this but returned it bc I carried 2 bikes on it and they got beat up pretty bad, along with the bumper of the X, but it would probably do OK with 1 bike.

[nom3rcy]

Cheapest solution? Fold down the rear seats and throw it in

[JCL]

Since you don't have a hitch, you can either buy a roof-mounted rack, which works very well but will be expensive, or get a cheap universal rack that hangs on the rear hatch. The latter will be easy, but it can also mark up both the vehicle and the bike.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by X5Dawg

The one thing you did not mention is if you have a receiver hitch or not...

I think he meant he didn't when he said "I dont have the hitch installed."
Unless he edited it after your post.

Scott

[X5Dawg]

Originally Posted by tomcat

I think he meant he didn't when he said "I dont have the hitch installed."
Unless he edited it after your post.

Scott

Sorry, I was drinking and posting last night...

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by bullsbmwx5

I just need to carry one bike and looking for a easy solution.

I dont have the hitch installed.

What are my options?

dunno about "cheapest", but I have been a long time user of Yakima and thule rack products for roof mount. Most of these systems can be reused on different vehicles, so the investment you make can have a long pay-off period. I am still using some attachments I picked up 10+ years ago. You don't necessarily want the "cheapest" solution, IMHO. Get something built well that you can use for many years.

I prefer the Thule products, but Yakima is also good.

Here is a good place to do research and purchase whatever you end up deciding on:

Discount Truck & Car Racks from ORS Racks Direct: Yakima Racks - Thule Racks - Roof Racks Bike Racks Kayak Canoe Surfboard Snowboard Ski Carriers

[bullsbmwx5]

Thanks fellow members..I decided to go for the best solution..so planning to buy the OEM Trailer Hitch and Thule T2 or Yakima

I found a BMW Mechanic who works from home and he is asking 250$ to install the Trailer Hitch...i may go with him,

[JCL]

Originally Posted by bullsbmwx5

Thanks fellow members..I decided to go for the best solution..so planning to buy the OEM Trailer Hitch and Thule T2 or Yakima

I found a BMW Mechanic who works from home and he is asking 250$ to install the Trailer Hitch...i may go with him,

You can't go wrong with either the OEM hitch, or a Thule T2 rack. Solid.

[nom3rcy]

I just did the same OEM hitch / T2 combo and it is so excellent it inspired me to do a write up:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...bike-rack.html