bike carrier for 5 door

[mynew010]

has anyone fit a bike carrier on the back of a 2010 Mazda 3 5 door? How do you get around the interference with the spoiler? If you have, what brand?

Steve in Tampa

 

[Wakesetter]

I just went through all the options and the best solution for me was a hidden hitch with a 3 bike platform style rack. I sm still waiting for the hitch to arrive so I can install it.

 

[ridenfish39]

+1 for the hitch rack. It's easy on and off and bikes don't come near the car. I have a Kurt hitch on my Speed 3

 

[mynew010]

bicycle rack with hitch

I thought of the hitch but I'm afraid of warranty issues. The owner's manual says do not tow. If you have a hitch wouldn't they say any driveline issues were caused by towing? I would like to tow a motorcycle trailer, never more than 1200 lbs or so even with two bikes.

 

[Maz94Protege]

Roof rack an option for you? If not, you could always do a trailer hitch mounted rack.