Carrying Bikes on a 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible
Question:
Does the Hollywood Baja 2 and 3 Bike rack work on Mini Cooper Convertible?
asked by: Cynthia T
Expert Reply:
We do have options for carrying bikes on your 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible but none of the trunk mount racks we carry are confirmed fits. Instead, I recommend adding a hitch to your Mini and using a hitch mount bike rack. I think you'll be happier in the long run even though the cost is initially higher but most people find it's worth it. Mounting the rack on the hitch is a lot easier than mounting a trunk mount rack and also a hitch mount is more likely to fit another vehicle later.
The hitch that fits the convertible Mini is the Curt # C11126. You do need to remove the rear bumper fascia for the install but it dosn't require any drilling or trimming, which is nice. Then for a rack I recommend the easy to use Kuat Beta, part # B202-114. The Beta is a no frills rack that's small and only weights about 12-1/2 pounds and can carry up to two 40 pound bikes.
If any of your bikes are women's or children's bikes you also likely are going to need a bike frame adapter bar, like the Swagman Deluxe # 64005. This is so a bike without the horizontal crosstube a men's bike typically has have a good place to hang from on a hanging bike rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
- Swagman
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Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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