Recommended Trunk Mount 2-Bike Rack for 2011 Audi Q5 and Lexus RX350
Question:
Hi, I am looking for a trunk mounted bike rack that holds 1 or 2 bikes. But I want to be able to switch it back and forth between our two cars which are: 2011 Lexus RX 350 2011 Audi Q5 Do you have any trunk models that will fit both cars? Thanks!
asked by: Mike R
Expert Reply:
The only racks to fit your 2011 Audi Q6 and Lexus RX350 are the suction cup types like the # 298-BH1302 or the # 298-BK1910-AB these only carry one bike each and are quite costly.
Instead, I recommend the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 for your 2011 Audi Q5 and the Saris Bones EX # SAR83FR for your Lexus RX 350. These are fits for each of your cars and would be more cost effective than the suction- cup racks that will work on both, especially since the suction-cup racks only hold 1-bike each.
If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar gooseneck and the seat post, which provides a secondary attachment point for the bike rack. This allows the bike to be carried level, which maximizes ground clearance. I'll link you to a video showing how the adapter bar works.
I'd also recommend a passive security strap, part # TH533 to secure the rack to the vehicle and a cable lock, part # e98891 to lock the bikes to the Saris Bones EX on your Lexus. The Yakima FullBack for your Audi Q5 includes locks for the bikes and rack.
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- Trunk Bike Racks
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SeaSucker Komodo Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount - Vacuum Cup Mounted - Aqua Blue
- Trunk Bike Racks
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- 1 Bike
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- Locks Not Included
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