Fitting a Road Bike in a 128i

USNEM_128i · 12-26-2011, 05:58 PM

Hey guys i was wondering if you would be able to fit TREK 2.3 Road bike into a 2011 128i with the back seats folded down.

fboutlaw · 12-26-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by USNEM_128i

Hey guys i was wondering if you would be able to fit TREK 2.3 Road bike into a 2011 128i with the back seats folded down.

With the rear seats folded down, you can easily fit 1 road bike in the trunk/back seats provided you can take the front wheel off. There is room to put that on top of the bike in the trunk.

3liter1 · 12-26-2011, 07:41 PM

+1

USNEM_128i · 12-26-2011, 09:13 PM

Thanks!

By any chance do you know of any good bike racks? that are not super expensive.

GodSpeed135 · 12-26-2011, 09:19 PM

You can easily fit the road bike in the back, I fit my Trek 6000 mountain bike in the back of my 1er all the time! I don't care for the bike rack look, but that's just my taste!

GodSpeed135 · 12-26-2011, 09:20 PM

You can easily fit the road bike in the back, I fit my Trek 6000 mountain bike in the back of my 1er all the time! I don't care for the bike rack look, but that's just my taste!

USNEM_128i · 12-26-2011, 09:21 PM

Hahaha yeah i dont really care about the bike rack, but it would be nice to have.

Thank you for the reply

zamboni · 12-27-2011, 12:27 AM

Here is my set up for road bike.

The Transporter · 12-27-2011, 10:25 AM

I regularly shoehorn my 63cm Cannondale CAAD 9 in the trunk with the seats up (two child seats take priority in there). I had to buy a Salsa quick-release seatpost clamp to do it, but now with both wheels off and the seat/seatpost out, it just fits. It takes two extra seconds to pop the seat out and for me it's worth it to have my bike out of sight and dry. The trunk closes fine and nothing is smashed. Unlesss you're over 6'4" like me, I would think you can find a way that works for you. Here is my method:

With everything off, align the bike drive side up and top tube toward the front of the car --> angle the r. der. into the pocket just behind the driver's side (U.S.) rear wheel --> turn the bars over the top tube and guide the handlebar in on the passenger side --> push the bike forward until the fork clears the trunk lid. The drivetrain should be safely out of the way already if you follow those steps (watch the pedals). Place the wheels on top and the seat on the side and close the trunk.

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USNEM_128i Private First Class 33 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00]	Thanks! By any chance do you know of any good bike racks? that are not super expensive.
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GodSpeed135 Private 10 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville,SC iTrader: (0)	You can easily fit the road bike in the back, I fit my Trek 6000 mountain bike in the back of my 1er all the time! I don't care for the bike rack look, but that's just my taste! __________________ 2008 BMW 135i-BSM-Coral Red-Many Mods 2012 Ford SVT Raptor-Race Red-Mods
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GodSpeed135 Private 10 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Greenville,SC iTrader: (0)	You can easily fit the road bike in the back, I fit my Trek 6000 mountain bike in the back of my 1er all the time! I don't care for the bike rack look, but that's just my taste! __________________ 2008 BMW 135i-BSM-Coral Red-Many Mods 2012 Ford SVT Raptor-Race Red-Mods
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USNEM_128i Private First Class 33 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00]	Hahaha yeah i dont really care about the bike rack, but it would be nice to have. Thank you for the reply
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The Transporter Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: STL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	I regularly shoehorn my 63cm Cannondale CAAD 9 in the trunk with the seats up (two child seats take priority in there). I had to buy a Salsa quick-release seatpost clamp to do it, but now with both wheels off and the seat/seatpost out, it just fits. It takes two extra seconds to pop the seat out and for me it's worth it to have my bike out of sight and dry. The trunk closes fine and nothing is smashed. Unlesss you're over 6'4" like me, I would think you can find a way that works for you. Here is my method: With everything off, align the bike drive side up and top tube toward the front of the car --> angle the r. der. into the pocket just behind the driver's side (U.S.) rear wheel --> turn the bars over the top tube and guide the handlebar in on the passenger side --> push the bike forward until the fork clears the trunk lid. The drivetrain should be safely out of the way already if you follow those steps (watch the pedals). Place the wheels on top and the seat on the side and close the trunk. __________________ 2012 BSM/Black 135i Coupe \| 6MT \| M Sport \| Premium \| BMW Assist \| Heated Seats \| H/K \| Sirius E92 M3 Bits F: Sway/Control Arms/Tension Rods R: Subframe Bushings \| BMW Perf. Springs \| Koni Sports \| Dinan Upper Shock Mounts \| 225/245 PSS LUX 5000K \| BMW Shadowline Grilles
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