Recommended Trunk-Mounted Bike Carrier For 2008 Mazda 3 With Spoiler
Updated 11/03/2015 | Published 11/02/2015
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Question:
Hello - Ive looked through your site and it looks like there are a number of options for my 2008 Mazda 3 Hatchback with a spoiler. Id very much like to get a recommendation from you: Id like a 2-bike carrier thats fairly easy to setup and locks, or can be made to lock, and wont harm the car. Thanks so much for your help,
asked by: Julie T
Expert Reply:
It can be tough finding the right bike carrier for a vehicle when there are so many choices. For your vehicle I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top Bike Carrier, part # HRF2.
This bike rack is designed for vehicles that may have a spoiler as well as those that do not. The carrier features anti-sway cradles that prevent bike-to-bike contact and the rack folds down for easy storage when not in use.
For securing the carrier to the vehicle to help prevent theft I recommend part # TH533. This loops around the bike rack and the other end closes up in the hatch. For securing the bikes to the carrier I recommend part # e98891. This is a 10 ft long plastic coated steel cable that you can secure the bike to the bike carrier.
When carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and allows the bike to be carried more level in the carrier while providing additional ground clearance. I have attached a product review video for this adapter bar.
