I'm looking for a bike rack for the back of the OH's Mini Cooper S - preferably something that'll survive me flinging the car around corners 😉
My ancient Halfords rack won't fit because of the fat boot spoiler/wing on the S model.
Just wondered if anyone on STW has a MCS that they use a bike rack on? If so, what sort of bike rack do you use?
p.s. Guys at MINI dealership tried to flog the OH a roof mounted bike carrier, but it involved cutting part of the rain gutter out...and it was more than we wanted to spend - so, not so keen on that one.
I had a Saris Bones for mine..
Spotty dog IMHO..
I've just bought a Saris Bones for mine - rack fits car fine. Haven't quite figured out the best way to fit a Turner Flux onto it though...
I'll sell you a genuine mini rack or Thule rack for up top. Got. Both in shed gathering dust....
Used a Thule Roofrack from mine, ran for 2 years faultless and you don't have to drill into the roof like you do with the official BMW one.
Cheers for the advice folks. I think Evans have an offer on Saris Bones ATM, so think I'll go for one of them.
Is yours a pre-2006 MINI? (think the 'official' term is an R53). We used to have a 2005 model and were told the BMW rack involved roof drilling 😯 The car we have now is a 2008 (R56 version), so apparently the roof doesn't need drilling to accept the BMW roof bars - 'just' cutting sections out of the roof gutters, which are filled with snap-in sections when the bars are not on (sounds like a bit of an afterthought codge to me - but I stand to be corrected).Used a Thule Roofrack from mine, ran for 2 years faultless and you don't have to drill into the roof like you do with the official BMW one
I bought my Saris Bones 2 from Rutland Cycles (£96 delivered). Biketart are currently selling them for £95 delivered ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saris-Racks-Bones-2-Bike-Car-Rack-Grey-/330749010780?pt=UK_Sports_Leisure_Cycling_Bags_Panniers_SR&hash=item4d022d635c)
My S is a 2003 (so an R53 rather than an R56). I can't see that making much difference to how it fits but you might want to check...
saris bones rs the most stable bike rack I've used has ratchets to tighten it to the car and yes it fits on a mini cooper s r53
Is yours a pre-2006 MINI? (think the 'official' term is an R53). We used to have a 2005 model and were told the BMW rack involved roof drilling
Yup, was on 04 so R53 model.
Thule roof rack is the best option. Was always a pain taking the boot lid rack on and off, so much easier with the roof.
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I take it you are all female?
yawn.......
Saris on my Works, non girls car.
Used a Bones RS on mine with hatch huggers as the spoiler stops the hooks grabbing hold otherwise. Has marked the paintwork slightly buy it'll polish out and I gave up being precious about cars a few years ago.
Can squeeze 2 bikes in the back with the seats down and wheels off so
I usually do this now.
postierich - MemberI take it you are all female?
or hairdressers?
or just a bit gay.....?
alpin and postierich - I just bet you two are proper manly...
I'm off now to swap my car for a more masculine vehicle - do you perhaps have any suggestions 🙂
I have the official mini and the Thule rackas available for sale fwiw. Cheap and almost brand new.... As well as bbs black alloys in 17"...
Mrs tlr has sold her r56 cooper s.
postierich - MemberI take it you are all female?
or hairdressers?
or just a bit gay.....?
🙄
I'm guessing you've probably never driven a well tuned supercharger MCS?
hmm...maybe interested in one of these.I have the official mini and the Thule rackas available for sale fwiw. Cheap and almost brand new....
Sounds like you've used 'em on an R56(?) If so, how do they fit - is it true what the delaer was saying about having to cut some sections of the roof gutter out?
[i]i,m guessing you have not driven a superchargedturbowhatsit[/i]
errr No prefer to take life in the slow lane 😕
What steeds are you strapping onto your fake Minis 😉
probably super charged Fives.....