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Old 08-17-2012, 06:08 PM
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Question Bike rack recommendations?

Looking for a recommendation for a bike rack/carrier for a Cayenne without the trailer hitch option. Thanks.
Old 08-17-2012, 11:04 PM
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Do you have roof rails? If so, you can get options from Porsche for a reasonable price (at least via suncoast). Or go the Thule or Yakima route. I tried some roof mounted options from a Thule but ultimately sent them back. Just too hard to load the bikes and I was very worried about my wife trying it and damaging the paint.

I ultimately had my dealer install the trailer hitch for $1700 and got a hitch mount from Thule. couldnt be happier.
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I've never tried the bike racks, but I use Thule racks for skis and fly rods. They are awesome.
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roof bike racks are nice but too bothersome for an SUV, esp. if you're racking mountain bikes. 15lb road bikes, it may be acceptable.
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Get a hittch w/o the wiring for around $200 - assuming you'll never tow. Seems a little tall to throw mount bikes up top. Plus you never have to worry about pulling into the garage....

I had the Thule swing arm for 4 bikes and the bolt holding the rack to the hitch would loosen after a bit with the bikes on. Now the Yakima swing arm 4 for 4 bikes and that has not happened - perhaps due to a stronger lock washer.



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