I'm not trying to contradict you. Things can happen nothing is perfect, but you can still do it. But I need to dust out my bike and get it up there again someday. Hell I'm even surprised myself that that thing hasn't fallen off, but testing and engineering do some pretty cool things too. My bike rack seems pretty solid, but there are many that are just flimsy and cheap. But after I take my time getting things set and drive like a normal person, I haven't had problems yet. That's just my experience though and I wrap the straps around the frame or tires and tie it, then they stay put. It takes longer, but I figure if something falls at least it'll still drag so I don't have to go back and get it, or worst get hit by another car and cause an accident. So I'm conscious of that. In any case, I'm not trying to advocate the trunk rack, just wanted to share my experience since I had to learn that one on my own. And yes, there are better racks out there. Like the new ones that just flip open on one side and you just lower the bar on the front or back tire and it locks. Saves time and you don't have to tie anything. Of course they didn't have anything like that when I bought mine, not to mention you do need I hitch which I don't have and that would be just too big for my MK1 which the original poster was referring to and it's what I have too. Like I said before, you got choices now and this will also depend on your budget.
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Originally Posted by TomsMR2
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you dont have to take my word for it.. but you should probably consider the hundreds of years and millions of miles of combined cycling experience of two of the biggest cycling communities on the net  trunk racks damage cars! you just cant hang a 20-30lbs bike on a 20 inch lever against paint without bad things happening sooner or later. i use my mazda for carrying the bike until i can come up with a hitch mount.
the straps blow back in the wind.. doesnt make a difference.
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