Hitch-mounted bicycle rack

[statdoc]

I am thinking about getting a hitch-mounted bicycle rack for my X5. I have the OEM hitch already. I would only be transporting 1 or 2 bikes. I have Thule crossbars for my roof rack, and like the Thule products. When I look at their product line, it really is overwhelming in the number of options. Any suggestions re: Thule, or any other I should consider?

[breytonX5]

Originally Posted by statdoc

I am thinking about getting a hitch-mounted bicycle rack for my X5. I have the OEM hitch already. I would only be transporting 1 or 2 bikes. I have Thule crossbars for my roof rack, and like the Thule products. When I look at their product line, it really is overwhelming in the number of options. Any suggestions re: Thule, or any other I should consider?

Gotta stick with Thule, doc. Their products are second to none. There's also Yakima to consider.

BTW, is that LED rear lights you have there?

[statdoc]

Originally Posted by breytonX5

BTW, is that LED rear lights you have there?

No, just stock tail lights in the bright Florida sunshine!

[breytonX5]

I once considered getting a rear bike carrier from BMW that mounts high on the rear glass since I don't have a hitch. But they cost too much (what else is new?). In your case the hitch-mounted is the way to go.

[alpac]

Originally Posted by breytonX5

I once considered getting a rear bike carrier from BMW that mounts high on the rear glass since I don't have a hitch. But they cost too much (what else is new?). In your case the hitch-mounted is the way to go.

I was also looking for a rear bike carrier too since I do not have a hitch on my X5 either. What model did you look at? What price did you find? I have seen very cheap and very expensive ones.

[Quicksilver]

Originally Posted by breytonX5

I once considered getting a rear bike carrier from BMW that mounts high on the rear glass since I don't have a hitch. But they cost too much (what else is new?). In your case the hitch-mounted is the way to go.

Page 18-21 of the X5 Accessory cataloug has a number of bike and snow board carriers avaliable. Check em out. Heres a least one. http://tinyurl.com/c7g2w

[pseto]

I have the Thule hitch-mounted bike rack. Its been great so far, very sturdy and well designed. I'm not sure the model number, but I remember having to also get the hitch lock. What I didn't get was the one that swings open left to right to allow you to open the back without having to dis-mount all the bikes.

[statdoc]

Thanks. I will check some local shops to see what they have, and then likely order one.