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    Created by: MaryP
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May-05-2008 08:01AM kenatminimania   838178
May-05-2008 07:14AM xcc_rider   838167
May-05-2008 07:06AM Cranium   838165
May-05-2008 06:50AM H82WRK   838159
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kenatminimania
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Last Post:07-01-08
User Since:12-29-04
Posted: May-05-2008 08:01AM Reply

MaryP, here are some things to consider:

Roof Rack:
High load rating
Solid fitment
but:
Must lift high
Wind resistance will affect mpg
Expensive

Rear Rack:
Less expensive
Easy to  mount bike
Removable
Less mpg affect
but:
May scratch surface if not clean
Can't use rear wiper
Can't open rear hatch with rack in place

To alleviate the 'scratching' problem, you might attach semi-permanently, some 3M clear vinyl at the mounting points. 

You might find aftermarket roof racks that cost less, but they will have less load rating and they attach to the plastic rain gutters which is not as durable.

The Hitch Mount rear rack is a good alternative - see NMX1500 for the hitch. You can use almost any 1-1/4" hitch mount bike rack with this setup.

Good luck!
Ken

xcc_rider
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User Since:10-06-04
Posted: May-05-2008 07:14AM Reply
A BINI roof is almost as low as a Mini's so height isn't a problem. I do hate that you have to attach brackets to the roof for the BINI racks to work. I don't know if Yakima or Thule make one's that you don't have to permanently attach brackets or not.   I just don't like them so I never put them on my BINI.    dan

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Cranium
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Posted: May-05-2008 07:06AM Reply
I used to sell roof racks and rear racks years ago. My experience is that the rear racks will scratch your car no matter how careful you are.

Roof racks are best, and 2nd best are the hitch mount.

Cranium
 Inner and outer sills, left and right door steps, left-right-front-rear floors, and inner wings welded in place.  Moving to the boot area, then to the a-panels/front end.  Should have the welding done in 3 more years! :)

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H82WRK
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Posted: May-05-2008 06:50AM Reply

Mary,

My friend has the roof rack and while it works well for him as he is tall, I would have a hard time getting my bike up there. I am too short and too heavy. The rack option that you are talking about it a little more pricey but I think it is a better set up. Now you can get a regular hitch installed on your car (they can hide them pretty well so it won't stick out and look horrible) and order a universal bike rack for it which would be a lot cheaper than installing the Minilink or whatever that system is.

MaryP
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Posted: May-04-2008 04:32PM Reply

I'm looking at bike rack options for my Mini Cooper 2007. Does anybody have any experience with the rear rack system? It's much more inexpensive than the regular roof racks...

 Thanks!

Mary

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