Hi, Guest
05-25-2006, 05:24 AM
many trunk-mount bike racks will work on the hatch (ie, a Saris bones rack).
The trick is to find one that'll adjust it's legs so you have legs resting on the bumper, and legs stabilizing on the hatch.
The only problem is running the straps if you have a spoiler.
Considering the amount of damage a trunk-mount rack can do (via the rubber feet and straps), I'd highly recommend getting a roof rack first. I've personally warn through to bare metal on long trips by having a strap vibrate in the wind, and have ruined large portions of rental car trunks with grit getting wedged under the racks' feet.
The trick is to find one that'll adjust it's legs so you have legs resting on the bumper, and legs stabilizing on the hatch.
The only problem is running the straps if you have a spoiler.
Considering the amount of damage a trunk-mount rack can do (via the rubber feet and straps), I'd highly recommend getting a roof rack first. I've personally warn through to bare metal on long trips by having a strap vibrate in the wind, and have ruined large portions of rental car trunks with grit getting wedged under the racks' feet.
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