Bike rack for my 04 coupe clk

[leelaw]

Can anyone advise me on the best solution for me to have two bikes on my clk? I dont want to hurt the bodywork! I would prefer something mounted on the back rather than on the roof.

 

[A210AMG]

Hello,

those clip on bike racks to me look awful, like it rubs on the car, they usually sit to high and the weight loks all wrong.

Depending how often you carry the bikes and intend to keep the car I would go for a detachable towbar and rack on the back. Far more secure, you will be able to open the boot, and more importantly its away from the car body.

as an idea I had a westfailer towbar fitted to my current ML and my 330 convertibe (completly invisable when removed) these were around £300 fitted.

Expensive but depends on your needs?

 

[leelaw]

Thanks for the quick reply....

I have only had the car 6 months and intend on keeping for a couple of years. I have recently got into riding and now the nights are drawing in i want to take it to work on a regular basis.

Not sure I know exactly what you mean about a towbar, are you sure one can be fitted to a clk?

 

[A210AMG]

Hello,

I would think a CLK can have a tow bar fitted if my old 330 bmw could (convertible).

Here is a pic

hidden

in use (with van)


towbar bike rack


http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/osb/itemdetails.cfm/ID/Thule-9402-Rideon-Bike-Carrier_1079/Cat/18

 

[leelaw]

I did try at the bike shop to attach some boot racks but they wouldnt fit. Is this likely to fit?

 

[leelaw]

Also, that link shows 67 pounds, is that all it would cost me or is there another bit I need? Thanks for your help.

 

[A210AMG]

hello,

The link is for the bit to attach to the towbar, you would still need the towbar.

A much cheaper alternative would be the strap on type boot racks I don't lke these but it would be much cheaper...