Recommended Trunk-Mounted Bike Rack for 2002 Volkswagen Cabriolet  

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I recommend you go with a rack that offers anti-sway cradles like the Hollywood Racks Baja 2, part # HRB2. The anti-sway cradles prevent the bikes from swaying back and forth during travel, which keeps them from banging into each other or the rear of the vehicle.

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.

expert reply by: Mike L

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