Bike Rack for 3 DooR Hatchback

[noodlez914]

Just purchased a 2009 3 Door for my wife and can't wait to zip around everywhere and save tons of gas money! (Other vehicles are a Nissan Titan an Jeep with a lift) so you could imagine my joy for owning this thing. Ok this is my question...... Looking to transport our bicycles with the Yaris. We used to just throw them in the back bed of the truck. I know there are already topics here on racks but wanted to know others opinions on the best bike rack that fits the yaris Hatchback best and is there any out there that truly do not rub and damage your vehicle? Im up for the hitch option but I have purchased a hitch rack before and didnt use because it wobbled so much in the hitch I wouldnt drive my bikes down the street with it let alone on a trip somewhere. But if there is someone out there with an awesome hitch rack let me know.

[YAR1S]

I had the BELL one.


It was OK .... It leaves your bikes hanging at a weird angle and they tend to swing around. I got around this by using bungee cords and Pipe Insulation covers (to go on the bike cause it rattled when bungeed' to the rack.


I still have scratches from my bell bike holder by the way :(
Both Yakima and Thule make a hitch bike rack.
Checking out your local craigslist is always a good idea.

anddd if you want to go all out, then you can get a roof rack, but it has it's cost.

[Stove]

Originally Posted by YAR1S

The bike on the back of your car is freakin awesome