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Old 08-09-2009, 03:57 PM
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That is such a great bike rack. BMW really improved the tailgate bike rack from the e53 x5 to the new x5. Its so nice that you don't even have to install a tow hitch. Enjoy and happy trails!!
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no good for heavy downhill bikes though :-( Went with hitch mount + Thule.
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Anybody know if the BMW rack can be removed and reinstalled quickly? From the photos it appears that it might have some sort of quick disconnect fitting.
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Anybody know if the BMW rack can be removed and reinstalled quickly? From the photos it appears that it might have some sort of quick disconnect fitting.
It isn't a quick-disconnect coupler, but it is only on there with two bolts, so it would be relatively quick to unbolt (either for you, or somebody that wanted your bikes, I suppose).
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This is the pinnacle of bike racks:

Known as "Kuat NV," expensive but sexy as hell. Kuat has solved all of Thule and Yakima's shortfalls. Check it out:

Kuat Racks

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YouTube - Kuat NV Hitch Mount Bike Rack Demonstrated by Rack Outfitters
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what to the rear parking sensors do when the bike rack is installed and loaded with bikes?
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what to the rear parking sensors do when the bike rack is installed and loaded with bikes?
They beep continually whenever you put it in reverse, as they think you are running over two bikes.
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Wow old thread. So I'll just crack a joke.

Looks like the car has braces.
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*whistle* Hey nice rack!!

Seriously though, looks like a cool design to utilize the towing studs.

The way they hold the bikes looks kinda odd though, I bought the Thule T2 which is extremely sturdy and folds flat against the back of the truck, but needs a 2" receiver to work.

If you have a hitch I recommend the Thule for sure. It holds the bikes by their tires instead of the upper contraption grabbing the frames.
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This rack holds the bikes by their tires too, in addition to the upper arms. There is no quick release mechanism; you have to unbolt the whole rack, but that takes less than a minute to do. And no, others can't do that and take your bikes and rack, if you remember to lock the provided rack and bike locks, that is.
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