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mtnbkr29r · 01-28-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

Neither. Disassemble them, put them in the trunk, then reassemble at the destination.

21.5" frame , 29" wheels not gonna fit in the trunk.

2ss-booya · 01-28-2010, 12:44 AM

I think you're going to have a problem finding a roof rack. I have that problem to (I do road cycling)

As far as I know, since the camaro doesnt have roof ditch brackets, most roof racks "Clamp" on the roof ditch modling area to the underside-top of the door where the flexible rubber is.

The problem with the camaro is that the molding where the top of the window is not flexible, and you can't obstruct the area where the window indexes either.

nester7929 · 01-28-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbkr29r

21.5" frame , 29" wheels not gonna fit in the trunk.

Neither. Disassemble them, put them in the backseat, then reassemble at the destination.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 01-28-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbkr29r

actually I wont, but if i did at least it would be an SS with a trailer hitch. thanks for your input

ouch.....!!!

what brand of bike you riding.... I'm between bikes at the moment...well I still have my Harley, but looking for another pedal powered one...

RichieRich · 01-28-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbkr29r

Well I know this may be looked down upon, but has anyone tried putting a bike rack on the trunk? (saris bones 2) I am trying to find a way to transport my mountain bike occasionally and the only other option would be a universal roof rack. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I have been looking at this forum for a while, and have already found a lot of useful info!

yes i have searched, but didn't come up with much.

The only rack I permit around my car; (o)(o)

duraclean · 01-28-2010, 01:12 AM

go buy a civic and leave your camaro at home!

mtnbkr29r · 01-28-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

ouch.....!!!

what brand of bike you riding.... I'm between bikes at the moment...well I still have my Harley, but looking for another pedal powered one...

I ride a 29'r Felt, it fits me well and I am upgrading to a Trek EX 5 in a few days for the full suspension, I am moving to Colorado so I want to get a better bike. Look into Gary Fisher, and Trek prolly some of the best bikes you can get, and there are a ton of other good brands.

mtnbkr29r · 01-28-2010, 02:23 AM

http://slptv.slponline.com/featured_...php?reset=true

anyone tried this? the hidden hitch, I just wonder how "hidden" it is.

svtjackal · 01-28-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbkr29r

actually I wont, but if i did at least it would be an SS with a trailer hitch. thanks for your input

oh no you didn't

LOL

alanmeyer · 01-28-2010, 02:42 AM

A hitch is the way to go, IMHO. You can get a hitch shop to install one for you that is recessed so that it's far less visible. You can also opt for a 1-5/8" instead of a 2" to reduce the visibility.

Big Brunsy · 01-28-2010, 04:23 AM

I'm going to make and ass out of you and me by assuming that these bike racks are a few hundred dollars

For that price you can find a nice beater pickup/car to use for hauling your bike around to the trails. I'm also going to assume in CO to get to these trails you must drive on a gravel/dirt road...

I bought me a beater pickup for the winter and to go get my kids with since their mother lives down a gravel road (which my Camaro will NEVER drive on)....only a suggestion but Craigs List has many cheapo vehicles for probably the same price as your bike rack.

HDDAN · 01-28-2010, 06:50 AM

Take the wheels off and pull down the back seat and put it into the trunk. A roof rack is heresy!

Rogue Leader · 01-28-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by duraclean

go buy a civic and leave your camaro at home!

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Originally Posted by nester7929

Neither. Disassemble them, put them in the backseat, then reassemble at the destination.

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Originally Posted by mikel441

Buy a Toyota for that!

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Originally Posted by Havanaalex

Are you joking brotha? haha plz dont do it! i beg u!

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Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

I'm going to make and ass out of you and me by assuming that these bike racks are a few hundred dollars

For that price you can find a nice beater pickup/car to use for hauling your bike around to the trails. I'm also going to assume in CO to get to these trails you must drive on a gravel/dirt road...

I bought me a beater pickup for the winter and to go get my kids with since their mother lives down a gravel road (which my Camaro will NEVER drive on)....only a suggestion but Craigs List has many cheapo vehicles for probably the same price as your bike rack.

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

Take the wheels off and pull down the back seat and put it into the trunk. A roof rack is heresy!

Ok trunk rack won't work I've tried. Theres also no way to get a roof rack on this car because theres no drip rails.

Your best bet (and what I'm gonna do) is to get a trailer hitch and go that route.

As for all you saying don't do this to your car like hes painting the thing neon green and purple or something seriously you need to stick it up your ass. Its just a car, and As long as its installed a properly a bike rack will do no harm.

Do you seriously hear yourselves, buying a beater CAR to haul around your bikes? And have you ever tried to put a bike in the back seat and not get chain grease all over the place, or scratch up your frame? I have a $3000 racing bicycle for triathlons, I am not taking the thing apart and stuffing it through that tiny trunk opening just so I don't have to put a rack on my car (PS it won't fit anyway that opening sucks).

Man this place is so ignorant sometimes you'd think we were driving Ferraris.

GreyGhost · 01-28-2010, 08:50 AM

Love this exchange, couldn't help offering my 2 cents worth....

Buy a car to haul your bike? I love it. In fact, there is a running joke here in Ft Collins, CO that what we have here are a bunch of $500 cars with $3000 bikes on the roof. You will fit right in if you go that route, come on over.

Hidden hitch? Two thoughts: 1) I made a joke just the other day to my 13 year old because we were behind a car with a "Hidden Hitch" on it. We could tell because we could see the hitch, and the big label on it that said "Hidden Hitch." We enjoyed the irony. And 2) I put one on my wife's Civic to avoid the trunk or roof rack for her bike. Works great and I highly recommend it.

If you want to good chuckle, pull up behind her car. A Civic Hybrid with a trailer hitch. Got to love it.

01-28-2010, 04:23 AM	#25
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I'm going to make and ass out of you and me by assuming that these bike racks are a few hundred dollars For that price you can find a nice beater pickup/car to use for hauling your bike around to the trails. I'm also going to assume in CO to get to these trails you must drive on a gravel/dirt road...I bought me a beater pickup for the winter and to go get my kids with since their mother lives down a gravel road (which my Camaro will NEVER drive on)....only a suggestion but Craigs List has many cheapo vehicles for probably the same price as your bike rack.

01-28-2010, 08:50 AM	#28
GreyGhost Drives: Custom CGM/Pearl White 2010 Camaro Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ft Collins, CO Posts: 361 View My Garage	Love this exchange, couldn't help offering my 2 cents worth.... Buy a car to haul your bike? I love it. In fact, there is a running joke here in Ft Collins, CO that what we have here are a bunch of $500 cars with $3000 bikes on the roof. You will fit right in if you go that route, come on over. Hidden hitch? Two thoughts: 1) I made a joke just the other day to my 13 year old because we were behind a car with a "Hidden Hitch" on it. We could tell because we could see the hitch, and the big label on it that said "Hidden Hitch." We enjoyed the irony. And 2) I put one on my wife's Civic to avoid the trunk or roof rack for her bike. Works great and I highly recommend it. If you want to good chuckle, pull up behind her car. A Civic Hybrid with a trailer hitch. Got to love it. __________________ CGM w/ Pearl White and Kandy Kopper FlexPaint wrap, matching bow ties and brake covers, amber halos & fogs" Awesome image by: Hazman

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2ss-booya Drives: 2015 SS Sedan M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,086	I think you're going to have a problem finding a roof rack. I have that problem to (I do road cycling) As far as I know, since the camaro doesnt have roof ditch brackets, most roof racks "Clamp" on the roof ditch modling area to the underside-top of the door where the flexible rubber is. The problem with the camaro is that the molding where the top of the window is not flexible, and you can't obstruct the area where the window indexes either.

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duraclean Ford Drives: inf Orange Gray Stripe 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coal City Illinois Posts: 69 View My Garage	go buy a civic and leave your camaro at home!

01-28-2010, 02:23 AM	#22
mtnbkr29r Drives: camaro ss 2010 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: midwest Posts: 13	http://slptv.slponline.com/featured_...php?reset=true anyone tried this? the hidden hitch, I just wonder how "hidden" it is.

01-28-2010, 02:42 AM	#24
alanmeyer Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Posts: 99	A hitch is the way to go, IMHO. You can get a hitch shop to install one for you that is recessed so that it's far less visible. You can also opt for a 1-5/8" instead of a 2" to reduce the visibility.

01-28-2010, 06:50 AM	#26
HDDAN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS 2007 HD FLSTC Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston MA Posts: 1,510	Take the wheels off and pull down the back seat and put it into the trunk. A roof rack is heresy!