Dan Watson

The best option is buying a class 3 hitch from uhaul, installing it yourself is easy.
Next get a swing away hitch, Thule makes the one I have. 4 bikes fit, out of the wind, easy. You just swing it out of the way to open the back of the vehicle, the bikes stay on the rack. Plus it has a beer bottle opener on the rack for after the ride.
Nothing beats the element + Thule rear mount rack.

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On Jun 15, 2011, at 8:52, Justin Watkins wrote:

> Hello obraland,
> I see many Honda elements at the races and was curious what peoples opinions are on bike racks for them. Currently I throw the bikes inside but with cross season approaching, I don't want to put my muddy bike inside and looking for the what others have used and recommend. Briefly looking around there are many options in various price ranges. I see some putting a hitch on and going with a hitch mount system vs the roof mount option. I already have the OEM cross bars on mine so I could save a few $$. If you could send me your feedback on price vs value. pro/cons etc would be appreciated. Looking for something for 2 bikes at a minimum.
>
> Also, if anybody has anything used they want to sell, please send me the details and price info.
>
> Thanks
>
> Justin
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joec@aracnet.com

Best bet: Go to Rack Attack in Portland (they have a showroom/install
center
off of Burnside near JeldWen park). They fitted a nice Thule rack to
our
Saturn for a reasonable fee and installed it as well.

Joe

On Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:52:55 -0700, Justin Watkins
wrote:
> Hello obraland,
> I see many Honda elements at the races and was curious what peoples
> opinions are on bike racks for them. Currently I throw the bikes
> inside but with cross season approaching, I don't want to put my muddy
> bike inside and looking for the what others have used and recommend.
> Briefly looking around there are many options in various price ranges.
> I see some putting a hitch on and going with a hitch mount system vs
> the roof mount option. I already have the OEM cross bars on mine so I
> could save a few $$. If you could send me your feedback on price vs
> value. pro/cons etc would be appreciated. Looking for something for 2
> bikes at a minimum.
>
> Also, if anybody has anything used they want to sell, please send me
> the details and price info.
>
> Thanks
>
> Justin

Justin Watkins

Hello obraland, I see many Honda elements at the races and was curious what peoples opinions are on bike racks for them. Currently I throw the bikes inside but with cross season approaching, I don't want to put my muddy bike inside and looking for the what others have used and recommend. Briefly looking around there are many options in various price ranges. I see some putting a hitch on and going with a hitch mount system vs the roof mount option. I already have the OEM cross bars on mine so I could save a few $$. If you could send me your feedback on price vs value. pro/cons etc would be appreciated. Looking for something for 2 bikes at a minimum.
Also, if anybody has anything used they want to sell, please send me the details and price info.
Thanks
Justin