What Bike Rack do You Recommend for a 2010 Lexus GS 350 SUV?

Question:

Please Recommend Bike Rack for 2010 Lexus 350 SUV

asked by: Janice I

Expert Reply:

For a heavier (50 pound) electric bike that is easy to load on your vehicle, I recommend a hitch rack. For the rack itself, a great option is the Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Frame Mount # Y96FR. The OnRamp has a maximum per-bike weight capacity of 66-pounds per bike and includes an integrated ramp that allows for you to roll the bike onto the securing platform without lifting the bike off the ground. Another great feature of the OnRamp is the securing cradles that slide up and down and rotate to fit almost any bike frame style. With this feature, you will not need the adapter bar # HRBA-PRO. To make sure no one steels the rack off your vehicle, I recommend the Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS) # Y07235.

As far as a hitch receiver for your vehicle, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11372. The Curt hitch comes with a 200 pound tongue weight which will be plenty of weight capacity to hold the OnRamp and your electric bike. The Curt hitch comes with all required hardware for a drill-free installation.

expert reply by: Bob C

Janice I.

1/1/0001

Please Recommend Bike Rack for 2010 Lexus 350 SUV

Bob C.

7/9/2021

For a great trunk bike rack for your 2010 Lexus 350 SUV, I recommend the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier - Adjustable Arms - Trunk Mount # TH56BV. The OutWay 3 uses only 2 rubber-coated straps while other racks use 4or 6. This makes the OutWay the absolute easiest to install and remove. It also allows you to raise your trunk or hatch without removing it from your Lexus GS 350, and it fits over most spoilers. The OutWay comes with locks for both the rack and the bikes to deter theft. Many other racks require you to purchase them separately. If the bike(s) that you are mounting are women's bikes, children's bikes, or bikes with alternative bike frame styles, you will need to purchase a Hollywood Racks Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes # HRBA-PRO for each bike that has those styles. The bike frame adapter bar will give your bike(s) a straight, horizontal plant that will allow it to mount onto the Baja 3 or Baja 2.