Bike Rack for a Mazda 6 (2006) any advice?

mazzic182
mazzic182 Posts: 12
edited June 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi all, after spending a while trying to convince my friend to take up cycling he has done so, however, he is finding it hard to find a cycle carrier to fit his Mazda 6 (he cant afford to go down the tow bar route) and he isn't confident the Saris range of carriers will do the trick due to the boot on his car. Any advice, suggestions from people out there would be appreciated? Thanks

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Roof rack.
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  • kinioo
    kinioo Posts: 776
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19635095#p19635095]cooldad[/url] wrote:
    Roof rack.

    I second this.

    I have saris solo and its ok for short local trips but I wouldn't use it on the motoway / longer trips.

    Roof / Tow bar rack is the best bet here.

    C.
  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    Aren't the older 6s hatch-backs?
    I could fit 2 bikes in the back of my 2010 with the seats down, front wheel off and handlebars turned.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Most of that era are the saloon.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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