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Son_of_Microbus · 06-19-2005, 10:14 PM

For anyone interested, I posted a couple of pictures of bikes carried on my xB. The rack is from Draft Master and I've had if for many years. I do not even know if they still offer this model. It's a shame if they don't, as I have yet to find a vehicle that it will not work on. Even works great in the bed of my F-150. The recumbent is a Vison, not made any more, but similar to many currently on the market. For comparison the other bike is my son's Raliegh road bike.

Son_of_Microbus · 06-19-2005, 10:30 PM

Addendum: Draft Master appears to still offer the rack, called a Sport Flite.

Benthead · 06-19-2005, 10:56 PM

Great to hear there is another recumbent enthusiast in the Scion world. I've got an old Vison R40, but my main ride is a Rans Rocket. I haven't bothered with getting a rack yet. I just toss the Rocket inside the box and go.

flames9 · 06-19-2005, 11:26 PM

Thanks. We just purchased a 2005 XB (not in receipt of it yet) and wife was asking about bike racks!! The one you mentioned, where does it go? on the back?? And I imagine it could handle two adult mountain bikes with ease? Thanks for the info. Scott

jeanann · 06-19-2005, 11:53 PM

I haven't tried this yet, but I 've got two Yakima bike mounts (fork style).Thinking of mounting these to generic crossbars cut to length to fit inside the xB with seats folded down.Bikes will stand up and be protected from the elements.

Son_of_Microbus · 06-20-2005, 12:02 AM

Rans Rocket...great bike. I suspect my next 'bent will be a dual big wheel. I have not tried putting bikes inside but suspect it will work. I like the idea of the fork mounts, was just suggesting this to my son who is planning to get his sister's old Trooper. She wants an xA. Just hasn't been an opportunity to try. The rack hangs off the back with hooks over the rear door. For non-xBs I've put on a trunk as well as hung it off the back of minivans and stations wagons.

mgithens · 06-22-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanann

I haven't tried this yet, but I 've got two Yakima bike mounts (fork style).Thinking of mounting these to generic crossbars cut to length to fit inside the xB with seats folded down.Bikes will stand up and be protected from the elements.

this will absolutely bonafide NOT work... I bought the xB thinking the bikes would fit... the only example I have seen that worked was a 24" (kids bike) and one adult bike, the passenger seat would have to be scooted up and the adult bike would be placed on the driver's side and angled as sharp as possible...

but I promise that two adult bikes will not fit...

but on a side note, since I have sold my xB I will be looking to sell my roof rack which I used for one season (aug to may) for mostly snowboarding... it is the Thule 444 and has been modified to fit the small channels instead of grabbing in the door jambs... this unit does not fit right out of the box, but needs "extensions"...

here's pics I do have...

HuskerChub · 06-22-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeanann

I haven't tried this yet, but I 've got two Yakima bike mounts (fork style).Thinking of mounting these to generic crossbars cut to length to fit inside the xB with seats folded down.Bikes will stand up and be protected from the elements.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/view...light=bike+box

Looks like it will work

mgithens · 06-22-2005, 09:18 PM

that's essentially two road bikes (note wheels on mtn bike)... but I would venture to guess that two road bikes would not work... and I know two mountain bikes do not work... if you look in the pics the rear drops are actually touching, so this means that they are most likely wedged against both seats... and I can promise that the wheels will absolutely be encroaching on the driver's elbow...

so I don't stand corrected, I have a 17" and a 14.5" Trek Mtn bikes... you could stack them, but there is absolutely no way to fit them inside the car...

TheScionicMan · 06-22-2005, 09:43 PM

One thing I learned the hard way on rear-mounted bike racks. Make sure the tire doesn't get too close to the exhaust. I baked a tire that way coming home from college one summer...

jeanann · 06-24-2005, 02:49 AM

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but I promise that two adult bikes will not fit...

After actually trying to fit my road bike inside (55 cm frame size), it's pretty obvious it won't work. Too long and too tall! Dang!

mgithens · 06-24-2005, 03:29 AM

I just listed my rack in the SL Classifieds...

I've moved on to WRX land...