Just got into cycling and can't seem to find a proper bike rack to fit my S2000. Bought this one and it clearly states in the manual that it is not compatible with this car, but I gave it a shot anyway with an unconventional mounting position which actually would have worked if the bike didn't hang so low.

Any suggestions?



Thanks guys,
Mike

 

i think i have seen one that has a tow hitch connection...

but i could be wrrong on that and i cant imagine an s with a tow hitch, but that is where it looked like it was attatched

 

yeah, you have to get a tow hitch one, they work great. Installing the hitch is a bitch, its actually very easy but very time consuming because of all the stuff you have to take off.

 

hardcore biker = tow hitch = .....just my 2cents

 

which rack is that?

I've heard good things about the new saris bones RS

Heres the fitment guide:

http://www.saris.com/bonesrs/BonesRSFitGuide.pdf


What bike did you get? I'm actually in the market of either a Trek 1.2 or Fuji Newest 2.0 and I'm planning on getting the saris rs

Good luck!

 

MikeDC5,

Try PM'ing WHRDLMI. He has a bike rack for the S and the company that he went through actually has his pics on their website. I don't know who he went through though.

 

I don't see why. Tow hitch allows you to connect:

- A bike rack without risking your paint
- Tire tail
- Small track trailer
- Teardrop if you're crazy like dead-bird

The Chase Race hitch is the one to go with if you go that route.

 

there is a guy in my region, S2KRAY (i think thats his name) and he had pictures of what bike rack he had

 

I used to use a Saris Bones rack on my miata and it worked well. The rubber feet will scratch the paint though, so maybe try putting socks on them or get some squares of clear paint protection film to put where the feet will touch.

 

Time to whore out some pics:







The Chase Race hitch has a 200lb tongue weight limit as stated by Doug Chase. Also is rated to pull a 1000lb trailer. This isn't where the hitch will fail, but it's more of a safety factor he said.

I use this numerous times already to transport my bikes to and from riding trails. Even had my ~50lb downhill bike on it for long trips.