Does a bike fit in the hatch? - Toyota Yaris Forums

taracor · 05-15-2010, 06:20 PM

The weather is getting nice, and I want to go pick up my bike, which is over at a friend's right now. Well, I don't want to go pick up a bike rack or anything like that, so I was wondering, has anyone ever tried putting a bike in their hatchback? I figure I'd ask before I drive up their and find out the hard way that it doesn't fit.

coffiend · 05-15-2010, 06:41 PM

If your bike has a quick release front wheel it should fit.

I've got one bike in the hatch with the front wheel still on an the passenger seat pushed all the way forward.

It took a bit of messing around but I eventually made it fit.

*kimona* · 05-15-2010, 06:53 PM

Pull the front wheel and it'll fit quite nicely.

*tomato* · 05-15-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kimona

Pull the front wheel and it'll fit quite nicely.

+1 that's how I do it.

MadMax · 05-15-2010, 11:18 PM

taracor · 05-16-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

I quite like this idea!

*tomato* · 05-16-2010, 01:33 AM

good point

Bella · 05-16-2010, 06:33 AM

Got no pictures, but we usually just pop off the front wheel and lie it down in the back!

MadMax · 05-16-2010, 10:30 AM

First, I am curious as to what kind of bikes we're talking about here. I ride mountain bikes on occasion, and know they are a lot harder to put into small hatchbacks because of the wide handlebars. At least mountain bikes usually have quick-release seat posts, which helps.

Secondly, since I ride offroad it is not uncommon that the bike is covered in dirt or mud when I return; so the thought of putting a cruddy bike in the back of my Yaris makes my sphincter twitch! Usually I steal the wife's minivan as my Cannondale fits nicely in there without removing the front wheel, and since the van's been to hell and back thanks to our two boys the extra dirt and mud is rarely noticed!

Still, in looking at my Yaris, I don't see my mountain bike fitting in there even with the front wheel and seat removed. I'd be interested in seeing pics where someone has done it!

Oh, and just one more question for those who can and have done this; do you have the split-folding or bench rear seat? I'd think the former would make it a bit easier...

Cheers! M2

talnlnky · 05-16-2010, 12:20 PM

I can easily fit two bikes in the hatch when you pop the front wheel off. Handle bards go right behind the front seats. Be careful of greasy sprockets & chains... they can make a mess.

YAR1S · 05-16-2010, 12:37 PM

I find the Bell Bike racks a bit cleaner.... but beware of the pedals hitting your hatch, wrap them in a bit of foam and strap them down so they dont swing around when going on bumps.

although I have blessed myself with a thule roof rack system ..... so yeah I have it easy.

Bella · 05-16-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax

Secondly, since I ride offroad it is not uncommon that the bike is covered in dirt or mud when I return; so the thought of putting a cruddy bike in the back of my Yaris makes my sphincter twitch! Usually I steal the wife's minivan as my Cannondale fits nicely in there without removing the front wheel, and since the van's been to hell and back thanks to our two boys the extra dirt and mud is rarely noticed!

Oh, and just one more question for those who can and have done this; do you have the split-folding or bench rear seat? I'd think the former would make it a bit easier...

My boyfriend does a fair bit of mountain biking, so we usually just take the front wheel off, flatten the rear seats and put a tarp down/wrap it in old towels to stop the mud getting everywhere/rolling around too much.

Though, I had the ultimate pleasure of finding a road bike wheel on my front passenger seat .. Lets just say, he only did it once!

slothman86 · 05-17-2010, 02:06 AM

I know I've fit a street bike in without removing the wheel!

taracor · 05-17-2010, 10:31 PM

Think it's possible without getting the interior scratched/dirty? I'm incredibly overprotective of my car.

slothman86 · 05-18-2010, 09:11 AM

yeah, just throw a blanket over it

taracor · 05-20-2010, 12:19 AM

Fair enough. On a side note, how do the Thule roof racks attach? Do I have to drill a hole somewhere?

127.0.0.1 · 05-20-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by YAR1S

I find the Bell Bike racks a bit cleaner.... but beware of the pedals hitting your hatch, wrap them in a bit of foam and strap them down so they dont swing around when going on bumps.

although I have blessed myself with a thule roof rack system ..... so yeah I have it easy.

every bike holding device pictured here WILL scratch the hell out of the car

if you go external, go with trailer hitch type racks, unless you A) don't care about scratches or B) spend excess time surgically cleaning and uninstalling and reinstalling the other types to avoid scratches

taracor · 05-20-2010, 01:17 AM

I definitely care about scratches. I care a lot.

05-15-2010, 06:20 PM	#1
taracor Drives: 2009 5 Dr. Hatch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA state Posts: 72	Does a bike fit in the hatch? The weather is getting nice, and I want to go pick up my bike, which is over at a friend's right now. Well, I don't want to go pick up a bike rack or anything like that, so I was wondering, has anyone ever tried putting a bike in their hatchback? I figure I'd ask before I drive up their and find out the hard way that it doesn't fit.

05-15-2010, 06:41 PM	#2
coffiend View User's Garage Drives: 08 Black LB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 448	If your bike has a quick release front wheel it should fit. I've got one bike in the hatch with the front wheel still on an the passenger seat pushed all the way forward. It took a bit of messing around but I eventually made it fit. __________________

05-15-2010, 11:18 PM	#5
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	__________________

05-16-2010, 01:33 AM	#7
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	good point __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

05-16-2010, 10:30 AM	#9
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	First, I am curious as to what kind of bikes we're talking about here. I ride mountain bikes on occasion, and know they are a lot harder to put into small hatchbacks because of the wide handlebars. At least mountain bikes usually have quick-release seat posts, which helps. Secondly, since I ride offroad it is not uncommon that the bike is covered in dirt or mud when I return; so the thought of putting a cruddy bike in the back of my Yaris makes my sphincter twitch! Usually I steal the wife's minivan as my Cannondale fits nicely in there without removing the front wheel, and since the van's been to hell and back thanks to our two boys the extra dirt and mud is rarely noticed! Still, in looking at my Yaris, I don't see my mountain bike fitting in there even with the front wheel and seat removed. I'd be interested in seeing pics where someone has done it! Oh, and just one more question for those who can and have done this; do you have the split-folding or bench rear seat? I'd think the former would make it a bit easier... Cheers! M2 __________________

05-15-2010, 06:53 PM	#3
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	Pull the front wheel and it'll fit quite nicely.

05-16-2010, 06:33 AM	#8
Bella Drives: 06 Yaris YR Hatch Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albury, Australia Posts: 60	Got no pictures, but we usually just pop off the front wheel and lie it down in the back!

05-16-2010, 12:20 PM	#10
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	I can easily fit two bikes in the hatch when you pop the front wheel off. Handle bards go right behind the front seats. Be careful of greasy sprockets & chains... they can make a mess. __________________

05-17-2010, 02:06 AM	#13
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	I know I've fit a street bike in without removing the wheel! __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

05-17-2010, 10:31 PM	#14
taracor Drives: 2009 5 Dr. Hatch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA state Posts: 72	Think it's possible without getting the interior scratched/dirty? I'm incredibly overprotective of my car.

05-18-2010, 09:11 AM	#15
slothman86 View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 733	yeah, just throw a blanket over it __________________ INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - DEVIANTART - CARDOMAIN

05-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#16
taracor Drives: 2009 5 Dr. Hatch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA state Posts: 72	Fair enough. On a side note, how do the Thule roof racks attach? Do I have to drill a hole somewhere?

05-20-2010, 01:17 AM	#18
taracor Drives: 2009 5 Dr. Hatch Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA state Posts: 72	I definitely care about scratches. I care a lot.

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