Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Nissan Leaf

Question:

Hi! I have a 2012 Nissan Leaf, and Im looking to buy a bike rack for it. Im planning to carry a maximum of 2 bikes on it, but usually just one. Can you suggest which rack would fit my car the best and preferably the easiest to install? Thanks

asked by: Kristina

Expert Reply:

Of the available racks that are a confirmed fit for your 2012 Nissan Leaf, I would recommend the Yakima Fullback part # Y02634. The rack features anti-sway cradles to keep the bikes placed upon it from swaying back and forth, preventing them from hitting each other or the rear of the vehicle. The rack is very ruggedly constructed and the surfaces that would contact your Leaf are very well padded. This rack is pretty easy to install as well. Check out the install video for more info on this as well.

If you plan on carrying any women's 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.

expert reply by: Jameson C