Bike rack for my 2007 Mini Cooper

uzubairu
uzubairu Posts: 12
edited November 2009 in MTB general
I would like to take my bike on adventures further afield but my other mode of transport is my 2007 Mini Cooper.

Can anyone suggest a suitable rack?

My bike is a 2006 Commencal Combi Disc.

Thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    roof mounted. un less you are up for fitting a tow bar.

    have a read of this.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12662666
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  • Hercule Q
    Hercule Q Posts: 2,781
    my mate has a mini and has thule roof bars an the 951 bike rack
    pinkbike
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  • eyepic
    eyepic Posts: 58
    will a ..."2006 Commencal Combi Disc" fit a mini on the back of it?
  • Hercule Q
    Hercule Q Posts: 2,781
    eyepic wrote:
    will a ..."2006 Commencal Combi Disc" fit a mini on the back of it?


    only on a tow bar mount :lol:
    pinkbike
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  • bomberesque
    bomberesque Posts: 1,701
    Saris bones will go on a new mini. A mate of mine as one. works fine.

    Personally I'd go with a tow hitch one, but tow hitches can be pricey to fit (dunno for a mini, I was quoted >500 for my Alfa) and a tow hitch on a mini would look a bit daft.

    Personally not a fan of rooftop carriers, mostly due to fuel use (although only a bother if you're regularly transporting long distance I suppose)
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  • uzubairu
    uzubairu Posts: 12
    Thank you for the replies.

    I will look at the Saris Bones and tow hitch options because I don't feel confident (I'm female) lifting my bike onto the roof.

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