dariusf

Hi guys

I'm looking for a bike rack options for our cars. I know there are rails one can buy for about $250-300 and then build out the cross rails and bike mount. Did anyone do this? How about attaching a rack to the trunk? I have one I used with my SUV truck but with a quick fit test it does not look like it will work.

Anyone using any racks? Any recommendations on what works for you?

Thanks

dynomite05

I have yet to see a bike rack on a CLK

dariusf

Roof Rack Basic Carrier for your '03 Mercedes CLK-Class Coupe: Basic carrier bars apply to all C209 models

List Price: $305.00 | Your Price $259.25

http://www.mercedespartspeople.com/S...+Basic+Carrier

dynomite05

Check with parts.com before purchasing. Maybe you can get a part # from the dealer.

dariusf

I'm looking for any feedback from owners that might have used this or use some other racks.

dynomite05

GL

dariusf

there have to be some bikers among CLK owners

dynomite05

Found this in the BS forum (https://mbworld.org/forums/clk63-bla...uestion-s.html)

dariusf

Nice

ROLLNNN

talk to thaichi808, he uses his bike racks on his clk all the time. I believe he has the MB racks.

Gioevo11

Guys just installed Thule's double decker surfboard rack and the Echelon bike rack.

I must say I'm pretty stoked how badass my ride looks now

dariusf

Here are my rides original rails and bike rack.

Moonmann

Gioevo11, I'm looking at buying the same factory roof racks for my 2005 CLK 350 but no one can tell me if they fit Thule accessories, the type which fasten onto the cross bars by sliding through the throat of the cross bar. I know you said you fitted the Thule double decker surf carrier but when i take a closer look at it, it seems to have a clamp type connection which wraps around the cross bar instead, but i could be wrong. I'm looking at buying the Thule ProRide 591 Silver bike carrier which slots through the cross bar and I was just wondering if you know if this will fit the merc roof racks?

Gioevo11

Hi,

I also had a Thule bike rack fitted on the MB racks at the same time. It was a little much, but it works. There is an adapter that lets you slide the bike rack on the mb rack.

Moonmann

I take it without the adapter your Thule bike rack wouldn't fit/slide on to the MB crossbar track? I'm guessing the adapter won't be that expensive so i can live with that.

Gioevo11

The adapter is needed and is only like $10...I got it at Rack Solid in Los Angeles.

Moonmann

Cool. Thanks for the info

RiversideMB

what was the size of the screws for the mounting points?

Thanks!

PSDCampervan

M6 x 1.25 Stainless steel, it will take 12-13 full 360 degree rotations for bol to bottom out in threaded inserts of mounting points.

clydem

Much to my chagrin, the wife uses a Thule 9001 pro that has edge clips for the top & bottom of the trunk lid. It can support two bikes off the rear of the car.

RiversideMB

Hard to find those m6 x 1.25mm stainless. No local hardware stores carry them and some of them have not even heard about them. Any ideas on where to look?

JimVonBaden

I was wondering if anyone did that? Seems like an option for the Cabriolet.

clydem

It does work for an insistent wife. Easy to put & off. big soft cushy arms to protect the paint. The other downside is it sticks off the back and with my steep driveway, she can clip the bike tires backing down or pulling in. And she does.

clydem

Here you go

Tzvikramer

I have an Allen rack that attaches to the trunk. Very cheap rack and holds my 9K dollar road bike