3 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Mazda 6
Updated 07/17/2017 | Published 07/16/2017
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Mazda6 2016 Want to pair a rack with Draw-tire hitch receiver All hitches availables are class 1 Would like a rack that can carry a minimum of 3 bikes but prefer 4 Will this one carry 3 with the hitch for 2016 Mazda6? The Thule racks say only 2 bikes on class 1 hitch
asked by: Al H
Helpful Expert Reply:
If there only Class I hitches available for a vehicle there's no way to use a hitch bike rack to carry more than 2 bikes. Class I hitches cannot handle the additional weight and leverage of any more than 2 bikes.
That being said a 3 bike trunk rack like the Thule Gateway Pro 3-Bike Rack # TH78VR can be used on your vehicle as it has been confirmed as a fit and can carry 3 bikes.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.
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Saris Bones Hitch Bike Rack for 3 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 3 Bikes
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Saris
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