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Originally Posted by porsche4life
Max I hauled my bike inside the corolla, and it was a royal pain in the ass. I have an SUV now, and I'm looking for a rack for it. So much easier. And if you are riding your bike right, it's getting plenty damn dirty while you ride it.
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I don't ride offroad so it stays pretty clean unless I ride in the rain. But it has to be light rain for me to ride, otherwise it is too unpleasant for me and I go for a hike with an umbrella or just stay inside and work the arms.
I hauled the bike inside the BMW E21 -partially in the backseat, partially in the front seat. Did that for years before the rack. It had its pluses and minuses. I nearly burned up a tire shortly after getting the rack and made some spokes brittle by derping and not realizing where the tailpipe was under that big bumper. Also The bike tends to bounce and pivot such that the pedals either hit the back of the car or the bumper. It left a couple little dents/scratches on the back, and I didn't like the thought of the fatigue cracks growing on the bottom bracket. I've broken at least one. This bouncing happened with the bike as secure as I could get it. Straps, closest peg, etc. Wind would do it, as would just driving like I do.
While my lower back doesn't really appreciate it, the hatchback is a much better way to transport a bike. And I don't have to take off the rack to put something in the trunk, or to avoid it looking silly without a bike on. And the rubber feet don't rub the paint.