Recommendation for Transporting 5 Bikes on a 2019 Ford Fiesta Hatchback
Question:
Wait, one more thing. The roof rack mounts you recommended are for 20-29 inch tires. Is there a mount for 18 inch tires? The kids start out on 18's
asked by: Luke M
Helpful Expert Reply:
The best route is to mount your 2 adult bikes to a trunk bike rack and mount the 3 children's bikes onto the roof of your 2019 Ford Fiesta hatchback. For the trunk rack, I recommend going with the Saris Bones 2 # SA805BL. The Bones 2 comes with a 35 pound per-bike weight capacity and has anti-sway cradles to eliminate movement during transport. It is important to note that if you have women's-style frames or step-thru adult frames, you need to use a bike frame adapter bar # 64005 for those adult bikes in order to attach to the arms of the Bones 2. To protect the rack and the bikes from theft, I suggest the passive security strap # TH533 along with the etrailer cable lock # e98891.
As for the kid's bikes, in order to mount them to the roof, you need a crossbar system. For that system, I recommend the following roof rack:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - 50" # Y00425
- Yakima BaseLine Towers # Y28TR
- 2 sets of the BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06148
- Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204
With this particular roof rack, you receive the benefits of having an extremely aerodynamic design. This includes less wind noise and increased fuel efficiency. With this setup, you have a 165 pound maximum weight capacity. As with all roof racks, we always recommend consulting with your Ford owner's manual to make sure your roof can support the weight you wish to transport.
As far as the bike racks for the roof, the best option is 3 of the Yakima FrontLoaders # Y02103. The FrontLoaders are perfect for kids bikes with 20-29" diameter tires. On your Fiesta, you will have the 40-pound capacity for the racks. Also, since the racks only measure 9-1/4" wide, you have enough crossbar space to fit 3 on your bars. The great thing about mounting the kids' bikes on the roof is that you do not need to worry about not being able to use bike frame adapter bars with them.
I went ahead and attached some helpful review videos for you to check out.
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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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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- etrailer
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Thule Passive Security Strap for Trunk Mounted Bike Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Straps
- Thule
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima HighSpeed Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 12mm Thru-Axle
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Fork
- Boost 110
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Saris Bones 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Does Not Fit Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Saris
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Luke
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Wait, one more thing. The roof rack mounts you recommended are for 20-29 inch tires. Is there a mount for 18 inch tires? The kids start out on 18's