Bike rack on a mustang?
09-26-2011, 05:13 PM
#11
^That's a little harsh... I think if you want to ride a bike so bad you shouldn't need a bike rack 
There's a reason Mustang's don't have hitches or bike racks...they are muscle cars. If you really insist on getting one then by all means look into the links that have been provided but I think you're looking to make a mistake.
There's a reason Mustang's don't have hitches or bike racks...they are muscle cars. If you really insist on getting one then by all means look into the links that have been provided but I think you're looking to make a mistake.
09-26-2011, 06:08 PM
#13
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Bike racks are fine on mustangs if you truly daily drive your mustang you need to treat it like an SUV some times I had wood in my car the other day with the seats folded down and the trunk open. I would still rather drive my roush with **** in it then a truck.
09-26-2011, 07:38 PM
#17
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Location: Panama City, FL
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Got my hitch from etrailer.com .
Main purpose for my hitch is for the bike rack to carry a wheel chair for the wife and still have trunk room for the items we need. Long days at car shows make it hard for her to get around. I also carry O2 tanks....OMG.....
It is not real visible but it can be seen if looking for it.
Of course, I also tow a trailer with a golf cart on it.
It is a car....it has the capability of towing light weight loads and doing it in style. Nothing like beating one of those other brands when towing a trailer.
And yes, I have a Bronco also.....but the Mustang does go to shows....and my wife needs to be comfortable.
Maybe the towing is what keeps my #8 from smoking and my tranny shifting like butter....
Main purpose for my hitch is for the bike rack to carry a wheel chair for the wife and still have trunk room for the items we need. Long days at car shows make it hard for her to get around. I also carry O2 tanks....OMG.....
It is not real visible but it can be seen if looking for it.
Of course, I also tow a trailer with a golf cart on it.
It is a car....it has the capability of towing light weight loads and doing it in style. Nothing like beating one of those other brands when towing a trailer.
And yes, I have a Bronco also.....but the Mustang does go to shows....and my wife needs to be comfortable.
Maybe the towing is what keeps my #8 from smoking and my tranny shifting like butter....
09-26-2011, 07:45 PM
#18
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 1,491
Saris Bones 3... I race mountain and ride road so I get a lot of use out of them. My dad and I have been using them for our bikes and never once had an issue. Best racks out there.
They work with both road and mountain bikes, though I'll never put more than two on the rack.
They work with both road and mountain bikes, though I'll never put more than two on the rack.
09-26-2011, 08:50 PM
#20
Damn, harsh much, scott? Still haven't grown out of the calling things gay for something you don't agree with? I won't call a guy with a mini-van gay, I'd call a guy with a mini van a sucker for listening to his wife. Then again, I'm not a muscle head or one that's quick to judge.
OP, if you want to get a bike rack, grab one. Just make sure that you carefully choose the mounting location and brand you want as nothing will ruin your day like a swinging component against a body panel. If you're careful and take your time mounting, dismounting, loading, and unloading, then I don't see why anyone should have a problem with it so long as it's not a permanent fixture.
If I was an avid biker I wouldn't invest in a $2000 beater that you still have to worry about dependability and regular maintenance. I also don't own a show car. I would invest in the bike rack.
My 2 cents
OP, if you want to get a bike rack, grab one. Just make sure that you carefully choose the mounting location and brand you want as nothing will ruin your day like a swinging component against a body panel. If you're careful and take your time mounting, dismounting, loading, and unloading, then I don't see why anyone should have a problem with it so long as it's not a permanent fixture.
If I was an avid biker I wouldn't invest in a $2000 beater that you still have to worry about dependability and regular maintenance. I also don't own a show car. I would invest in the bike rack.
My 2 cents