Most Popular Trunk Bike Racks for Toyota Matrix
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Jennifer06/14/2020
Excellent and prompt customer service! When I first ordered my product it wasn’t in stock— staff were quick to let me know and offered me comparable products. I ended up waiting for my original order and shipping quick and they stayed in touch with ideas! Thule: The instructions could be a little more detailed. I ended up watching YouTube videos to help me instal. Overall it was easy, and this was the first rack I’ve ever installed and I did it by myself! I was surprised to learn the bike rack is in no way secured inside your vehicle, so.. I store it in my garage when it’s on.
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by: Michael J06/17/2020
Positive: The product is well thought out and works for a wide range of automotive vehicles. It comes with interesting dampers that i think work. Instructions seem to be translated from another language, but are quite good, accompanying pictures make installation straightforward. A test drive over speed bumps shows that the rack will support the bike for all travel needs. It can be disassembled , collapsed and stored in the trunk. Downside: The rack is made for the classic triangular shaped frame: horizontal cross bar, "male" bike. For bikes without the horizontal bar, mounting is a little less satisfactory. Such a bike can only be mounted on the outside mounts. Cannot use the damper on one side. Picture shows the mounting. as to a design solution, maybe brackets could be replaced with smaller profile, some adjustability? however, as it is, vibration control is good and adjustability with smaller profile would have vibration concerns.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Kelly11/20/2017
Ford Edge
Ford EdgeFits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
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by: Emily 08/08/2022
We are very pleased with the quality and ease of use for our like-new purchase. From the online shopping experience with etrailer.com through multiple outings already, this bike carrier more than meets our needs. Thank you!
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Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 4 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Yakima
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by: Doug 12/30/20232017 Acura MDX
Performed perfectly on a 140 mile round-trip in my 2017 Acura MDX. It took me a few tries to position the anchors inside the top of the hatch, but I got the hang of it and the rack did not shift at all while driving 50-60 mph on the highway.
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by: Rob10/13/2023
Excellent quality! Bike rack comes fully assembled. Cam locks hold the upper support and the bike arms in position and are very easy to use.fairly useless included cable lock. Will only work if you always carry 3 bikes. I just used my cable lock and had no problems transporting my bike to the trails.
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Toyota Matrix Bike Rack Questions
- The Thule OutWay 2 Trunk Mount Bike Carrier, part # TH45JV, will fit your 2009 Toyota Matrix. The rear wiper will not be able to be used when the bike carrier is mounted.
If you are going to be carrying women's or children's bikes that do not have the horizontal bar at the top of the frame, you will want to use the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, part # TH982XT. It attaches to the center seat post and to the handlebar post and provides a horizontal bar, so the bike can ride level on...
view full answer... - That overhang we call a spoiler. A lot of hatchbacks and SUVs have them and it can affect fit of items like a trunk mount bike rack. The Thule Passage # TH910XT is listed as a fit for the 2005 Matrix. But with the rear spoiler I do not recommend this rack.
The spoiler piece was not meant to support weight and could get damaged by the rack.
There is a solution though, a special trunk mount rack from Hollywood racks, the Over-the-Top rack # HRF2. This rack has an extra arm...
view full answer... - My very favorite trunk mounted bike rack of all time is the OutWay, part # TH45JV for the 2 bike or # TH56BV for the 3 bike version. The OutWay is extremely easy to use. Instead of needing to fumble around with 6 straps and buckles like other trunk mount racks, the OutWay uses 2 rubber-coated straps that allow the bike rack to be installed or removed in seconds. The rack uses the OneKey system to secure the rack to the vehicle and the rack and the bike to the rack. The rack isn't...
view full answer... - A great choice in a trunk-mount 2-bike rack for instances like yours where the vehicle has a rear spoiler at the roof line is the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier # HRF2. This rack features a unique design that is ideal for vehicles with spoilers since its support arms extend up and over the spoiler.
A 3-bike version is also available, part # HRF2-3.
I have linked at right a product review video that illustrates these carriers.
view full answer... - For your 2003 Toyota Matrix, the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Carrier # Y02634 you referenced is a compatible fit. It conforms to your vehicle in seconds with deluxe pads on the base that protects your cars paint from scratches and abrasions so long as both the pads and car surface are very clean.
This bike carrier has an integrated, anti-sway SuperCush system with rubber straps that holds your bikes firmly in place, preventing the bikes from rocking back and forth and keeps them...
view full answer... - Yes, the ThulOutWay # TH45JV, will fit a 2003 Toyota Matrix.
If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bikes more level. I have included a helpful link to a video that shows how the adapter works. I have also included a link to all of the trunk mount bike racks that will fit your Matrix.
view full answer... - It is possible that you could use the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier part # HRE3 on your 2003 Toyota Matrix but since this is a rather small vehicle and the arms on the Express are not adjustable, you might run into issues with the men's bike hitting the pavement because of the larger tires. Therefore, a better option for you is the Malone RunWay 3 Bike Rack part # MPG2142 as you can angle the arms up to provide more clearance.
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