Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2015 Mercedes CLA250
Updated 05/12/2015 | Published 05/11/2015
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Question:
The only thing I dont like about my new car is I have not been able to find a trailer hitch for it. I am an avid cyclist and must have something. Do you think this bike rack is the BEST. Price is not an obstacle. While I prefer the hitch even if I had to have it custom made I want the best temporary solution until someone does design one for the CLA. Which rack would you recommend?
asked by: Jerri H
Expert Reply:
Out of the available trunk mount bike carriers for the 2015 Mercedes CLA class the best option is going to be the Swaegman Grid Lock, # S80310, that you asked about.
If you will be carrying any bikes that do not have a top frame bar that goes straight across (like a typical men's bike would) then I recommend using bike adapter bar # 64005. This will allow you to carry those bikes more level and will provide better ground clearance. I have to use these adapters and without them my wife's bike would be at a severe angle and I would not be able to load my son's bike at all. I have linked a video showing how the adapter works.
