Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for 2015 Mini Cooper

Question:

I have a 2015 Mini Cooper hatchback, 4-door sometimes it is called a 5-door because of the hatch. It has a spoiler. I have seen your recommendations for both Hollywood and Yakima trunk -mount bike racks, but I am confused because Hollywood doesn’t seem to fit the Mini Cooper 2015 because the metal is too thin. My car has a spare tire so I can’t install a hitch. Will you please advise re: best trunk mount for 1 bike? Thanks so much —

asked by: Lilah L

Expert Reply:

We checked with Yakima and they list their FullBack 2 part # Y02634 as a confirmed fit for your 2015 Mini Cooper so that would be a great option to carry one or two bikes with. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out 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