Originally Posted by
bikemig
You might want to look at a hitch mount rack instead. I think they're better which is why I had a hitch put on my honda civic.
Agreed, but we don't own a car with a roof, so I'm biased. Hence, rear-mount racks on the Honda S2000 and Porsche Boxster. YMMV!
Easier on the back, too, regardless of how light the bikes are. That said, someone -- somewhere -- has been rear-ended taking out the car AND the bike(s).
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