3 Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Mazda 6

Question:

Mazda6 2016 Want to pair a rack with Draw-tire hitch receiver All hitches availables are class 1 Would like a rack that can carry a minimum of 3 bikes but prefer 4 Will this one carry 3 with the hitch for 2016 Mazda6? The Thule racks say only 2 bikes on class 1 hitch

asked by: Al H

Helpful Expert Reply:

If there only Class I hitches available for a vehicle there's no way to use a hitch bike rack to carry more than 2 bikes. Class I hitches cannot handle the additional weight and leverage of any more than 2 bikes.

That being said a 3 bike trunk rack like the Thule Gateway Pro 3-Bike Rack # TH78VR can be used on your vehicle as it has been confirmed as a fit and can carry 3 bikes.

If you plan on carrying any womens 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