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Anybody know what kind of bike racks will work with this car? Looking at the rear hatch, I don't know if it can hold the typical hatchback rack that straps on, and I really don't want a roof rack.

I was thinking about a hitch rack, but wonder if I will get flack from a dealer, as the manual states towing is not suggested and will void the warranty (another funny thing is the maximum weight capacity is only 400 lbs! That is just barely enough for suitcases and two people!).
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this is what I did and it's the best way to carry(and the safest) a bike on this car
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Anyone use or try out a Rhino-Rack? They have a couple that are custom fit to the CR-Z including the Vortex 2500 and the Aero bar version:

Fit My Car | Rhino-Rack
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The recommendation is at least 45 degree angle. Does that matter?
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Mr. Incandenza said:
Thule's new 9001 Raceway 2 rack is pretty awesome. Very solid mount, rubber wrapped steel cable connects to the hooks, and it's lockable. Probably going to pick one up soon, I'll take pics of it when it's on.
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Did you ever post a pick? I am currently in the market for a bike rack. I’m leaning toward installing the hitch kind. I’m still undecided though.
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Depending on what kind of Bike and what kind of rack if you search on this forum there was many a thread on the fact the roof can support a maximum of 100 Lbs and also remember the roof on a CR-Z is very short.

McQuitty said:
Did you ever post a pick? I am currently in the market for a bike rack. I’m leaning toward installing the hitch kind. I’m still undecided though.
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Spdbump said:
Depending on what kind of Bike and what kind of rack if you search on this forum there was many a thread on the fact the roof can support a maximum of 100 Lbs and also remember the roof on a CR-Z is very short.
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I know. I’m not sure I could lift my bike to the roof since mines a mountain bike. So that option is out for me. I really want the tow hitch style rack but am reading some issues and the cost is quite high to install it all. I’ve seen the Thule 9001PRO. Looks pretty nice.
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Zodiak said:
Here are the promised pics. I drove it about 5 miles after I attached it, and its very very stable on this car, even more so then it was on my SUV. Great solution for those looking for something that is easily removable.



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Hey, do you still have this set up?

Would you recomend it after you got to use it. It looks promissing to me but figured I asked for a verdict many years after it was posted.
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Kickapoo said:
visibility out the rear


from the back


side clearance (it's not rotated....i know)
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I cant see any pics.
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CRAZEEE said:
riiiiiight

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I think I've seen enough of potential damage for a life time.
I've been working in sporting goods for almost 15 years, and in an actual bike shop for about 5 years. Let me break this down for everyone.

The strap on bike racks will damage your paint and potentially damage the body of the car due to the bike moving back-and-forth from the wind. If you go this cheap route, I hope you have a ton of money for the body shop.

The roof rack is by far thee most versatile system to go with. Bikes, kayaks, cargo carriers, heck I've hauled lumber. On this particular car however, the large rear hatch and the small roof combination cause SOME issues. Many bike mounts extend too far back and interfere with the hatch opening. If you can deal with the price and the hatch limitation, the roof rack is the best way to go.

The easiest way to go is have a hitch installed and get a hitch rack. The best rack I have used is from 1UpUSA. It is all aluminum and stainless steel, plus it can take ANY type of bike. I myself am going to be purchasing the new Thule T2 Pro rack which is able to take any type of bike including my fatbike AND has built in locks. The bike is locked to the rack. The rack is locked to the car. Problem solved.

Let me know if you guys have any questions. I've been doing this for years.
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Can anyone attest to this? Did you trunk door body panels bend or get damages by truck bike mounts that use straps hooked to the door seams?
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why not get a tow hitch and bike rack ?
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