Recommended Roof Rack and Bike Rack for a 2016 Lexus GSF

Question:

I have a 2016 Lexus GSF and would like to install some form of rack for transporting a bike. Im open to roof racks or a trunk rack, but want advise as to which works best. Thanks!

asked by: Michael D

Expert Reply:

The best option to transport a bike with your 2016 Lexus GSF is going to be to install a roof rack and attach a bike rack. The trunk mounted ones like item # SA805BL have mixed results and won't work with cars with spoilers. It doesn't look like your Lexus has any rails so to add a roof rack you will need the following parts:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00425

BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # Y28TR

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06175

BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06160

This aero bar roof rack system has a 165 lbs capacity. The rubber SmartFill strips in the T-slots allow for easy installation of channel-mounted accessories.

Then for a bike rack, I recommend the Yakima HighRoad Roof Bike Rack item # Y02114 as long as your bikes don't have fenders. The HighRoad has a 45 lbs capacity and fits bikes with tires up to 4" wide. It has pivoting wheel hoops that hold your bike by the front tire so you don't have to worry about removing the wheel.

A great perk of Yakima's products is you can buy larger lock core kits like the 6 item # Y07206 have the roof rack and the Yakima HighRoad item # Y02114 all controlled by the same key.

expert reply by: Jerred H

Michael D.

3/18/2024

Hi Jerred, Thanks for the information! Additionally, I was wondering if the roof racks are also a good fit for installing/removing for each use? I’m thinking about installing them when I need to travel to an event, then remove them once I get home. Events are usually spaced out by a few weeks for me, so I’m just curious. Thanks, Michael

Jerred H.

3/19/2024

@MichaelD No problem Michael! Happy to help. Removing the rack when you're not using it wouldn't be difficult. Same with reinstalling it. Once you get it all lined up the first time it'll get easier to do.

Michael D.

3/24/2024

@JerredH Can you prepare a package for me for my vehicle for the roof rack system including the bike rack so that I can see the total cost Involved?

Jerred H.

3/28/2024

@MichaelD I am not able to do that but if you add all the parts I recommended above to your cart it will give you the total. This will also give you the ability to add in your zip code so you can get the local tax rate added and know exactly what you'll be paying.