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04-20-2009, 01:18 PM
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I was wondering what the best roof rack bike system is.
It seems that you also need to buy the cross bars.
It seems that you also need to buy the cross bars.
04-20-2009, 01:22 PM
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My Ride: 05 530D Sport E61
I have never liked roof mounted systems. I have a tow ball mounted Thule rack which takes 4 bikes.
Really easy to load the bikes and very stable when driving
Really easy to load the bikes and very stable when driving
04-20-2009, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossman_999' post='853148' date='Apr 20 2009, 05:22 PM
I have never liked roof mounted systems. I have a tow ball mounted Thule rack which takes 4 bikes.
Really easy to load the bikes and very stable when driving
Really easy to load the bikes and very stable when driving
04-20-2009, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='853145' date='Apr 20 2009, 11:18 PM
I was wondering what the best roof rack bike system is.
It seems that you also need to buy the cross bars.
It seems that you also need to buy the cross bars.
I use the bike system with automatic lifts - easy to load them. I used it on my X5 I owned before. The E60 is not that high, but it is still nice to have your bikes lifted into position.
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04-22-2009, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by xdrivepl' post='853654' date='Apr 21 2009, 03:52 AM
Yes, you need cross bars.
I use the bike system with automatic lifts - easy to load them. I used it on my X5 I owned before. The E60 is not that high, but it is still nice to have your bikes lifted into position.
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I use the bike system with automatic lifts - easy to load them. I used it on my X5 I owned before. The E60 is not that high, but it is still nice to have your bikes lifted into position.
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04-22-2009, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by V70Cat' post='854999' date='Apr 22 2009, 02:33 PM
What cross bar should I go with BMW or another brand?
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You can buy a Thule setup without much issue. You will need to have the following parts:
450 Crossroad - these are the crossbars that will clamp on your factory roof rack
517 - Peloton - this is the bike rack that you take the front wheel off and it is designed to work with bikes with disc brakes
596 Lock Cylinders (6 pk) - you will want to lock everything to the car
Retail is probably going to be north of $550.00 USD...
Check ebay or craigslist for better deals.
good luck
450 Crossroad - these are the crossbars that will clamp on your factory roof rack
517 - Peloton - this is the bike rack that you take the front wheel off and it is designed to work with bikes with disc brakes
596 Lock Cylinders (6 pk) - you will want to lock everything to the car
Retail is probably going to be north of $550.00 USD...
Check ebay or craigslist for better deals.
good luck
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Originally Posted by richietherocket' post='857790' date='Apr 24 2009, 03:22 PM
Check ebay or craigslist for better deals.
04-26-2009, 06:39 PM
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Any pics of the Thule mounted on a E60?
Their website says "At this time we do not have a multipurpose rack system that we recommend for use."
BMW Accessories shows this one for $198
Then the bike attachments for another $111
They also have a "racing? bike attachment for $116 that is used with the front wheel removed and locks in at the fork.
Suggestions?
Their website says "At this time we do not have a multipurpose rack system that we recommend for use."
BMW Accessories shows this one for $198
Then the bike attachments for another $111
They also have a "racing? bike attachment for $116 that is used with the front wheel removed and locks in at the fork.
Suggestions?