F54 Mini rear bumper mounted bike rack on F54
#1
Mini rear bumper mounted bike rack on F54
Hey guys,
Can anybody tell will Mini Cooper rear bumper-mounted rack (82-72-2-230-147) for Countryman work for Clubman?
When I read it's specs, it shows that it will fit on F56, Countryman, but there is no information about Clubman.
I don't like roof racks and looking for rear-mounted racks for my Clubman
Can anybody tell will Mini Cooper rear bumper-mounted rack (82-72-2-230-147) for Countryman work for Clubman?
When I read it's specs, it shows that it will fit on F56, Countryman, but there is no information about Clubman.
I don't like roof racks and looking for rear-mounted racks for my Clubman
#2
The rack you have listed there is for the older generation Countryman and won't fit the new Countryman or Clubman as the new F54 and F60 have no rear bike rack option -
There's only one threaded hole to plug into, designed for the tow hook. Trailer hitch would be the only option if you want to avoid roof rack.
There's only one threaded hole to plug into, designed for the tow hook. Trailer hitch would be the only option if you want to avoid roof rack.
#3
It really makes no sense to me that Mini doesn't offer a hitch or a rear-mounted bike rack. Evidently the marketing folks don't think it would increase sales. But with the Clubman and Countryman specifically targeting "active lifestyles", it's a big mistake IMHO. Quite frankly, I would not own the Clubman if there wasn't an aftermarket hitch option. I had a lot of conversations with the folks at Outmotoring and got confirmation that they were developing a hitch, before I placed my order for the Clubman.
I use the hitch nearly every week in the spring, summer, and fall to trail my dirtbike and carry bicycles. It's really a shame that Mini does not offer a hitch option to the US market especially when they already have one designed and sell it to the rest of the world.
I use the hitch nearly every week in the spring, summer, and fall to trail my dirtbike and carry bicycles. It's really a shame that Mini does not offer a hitch option to the US market especially when they already have one designed and sell it to the rest of the world.
#4
The Clubman is low enough that roof mounted bike racks work just fine. I live in the DC area.. I do not trust the other drivers not to rear end and destroy my bikes...I don't have a pic of the mini with my bikes on it, but I do have one of my old car (I kept the bike rack and used them on the mini). I did include the non mini sourced roof rack cross bars to give you an idea of what I use. Sadly I no longer have the Mercedes :(
#5
The Clubman is low enough that roof mounted bike racks work just fine. I live in the DC area.. I do not trust the other drivers not to rear end and destroy my bikes...I don't have a pic of the mini with my bikes on it, but I do have one of my old car (I kept the bike rack and used them on the mini). I did include the non mini sourced roof rack cross bars to give you an idea of what I use. Sadly I no longer have the Mercedes :([/img]
Not trusting other drivers to crash into your bike if it were attached to the end of your car?? What? Do they routinely run into the back of your car? I'm glad I don't live in DC.
#6
Yep, thats for the Old R60.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ent-parts.html
For the F54 you have this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2017-...xterior/Hitch/
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ent-parts.html
For the F54 you have this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2017-...xterior/Hitch/
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#7
MINI offers an OE hitch for the F54, but I bet it's not available in the U.S.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=71_0891
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=71_0891
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