Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 BMW 328i for Carrying a Carbon Frame Bike
Question:
I have a 2014 BMW 328i and I only need to carry 1 carbon road bike. What is the best option for me? I want an easy to remove carrier because I dont want to drive around town with a bike carrier on the car when I am not actually carrying a bike.
asked by: Jane
Expert Reply:
First you will need a hitch if you don't have one already. For that you would want the Curt Hitch part # C11367. With a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack Curt recommends the use of a stabilizer strap like part # 18050. I attached a review video for this product that shows how it installs and operates.
Since your bike has a carbon frame you will want to get a bike rack that only touches the wheels of the bikes. A very popular lightweight bike rack that would work well for these needs would be the Kuat Sherpa # SH12G. I attached a review video for more info on it to the right.
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Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gray
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- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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