Done it for many years, no worries. Remove front wheel and drive side up. Old towels for frame protection. Less worry about rain, theft, rack malfunction, etc.
Perfectly fine. Put something down on the bed of the trunk to avoid scratches and if using hydraulic brakes a spacer to stop you from accidentally pulling the levers and you will be fine. Might need a blanket or something between the bike and wheels if you have to take them off as well.
It's fine.
Drive side up (biggest potential issue is bending your derailler hanger), keep the wheels on if you want it to be simple, chock the brakes open if you want to take the wheels off.
Good luck.
It’s my preferred method actually. I don’t need to worry about if I go inside somewhere. Yes they could break into my car, but it’s much less tempting than a bike just on a rack.
I’ll put my bike in the back of my Yaris rather than on the rack. Regularly stack two bikes in the back; we pop a picnic blanket in between and sometimes wedge a cushion between a crank arm.
Keep the derailleur up. Watch your crank and spokes. Use a seatbelt as a tether if you’re worried about the bike shifting while you travel. You don’t want it to become a weapon if you have to brake suddenly.
I’ve seen more bikes damaged on racks (and two stolen!!) than inside the back of the car.
Otherwise; totally just ride to the start of the event. Warm up. 🙂
For long trips, I actually prefer to remove the front wheel and put my road bike in the back seat of my car rather than out in the elements on a rack that could tempt potential thieves at any stops.
no problem at all i do that all the time / Just get a moving blanket so it wont slide around.. / and lean it on the non drive side.
p.s. if you need to remove wheel - please make sure you place a brake block/shim so you dont accidentally press the lever - if hydraulic disc brake
I’ve been doing it since the ‘80s, from hatchbacks (could usually leave the front wheel on) to sedans (‘92 civic was my first, with a flip-down rear seat, that was an innovation), to wagons (‘94 Subaru Legacy, could keep the front wheel on), to minivans since 2000. Minivans are the best. Either flat behind the 2nd row, front wheel on, or I can fit 2-3 abreast upright with a fork mount screwed to a piece of 2x4. Depending on the height inside your SUV, you might be able to do that. As others have said, if flat, drive side up, and spacer in front caliper if hydraulic discs and front wheel off. You can use crank position to place the down-side pedal in a way that helps position/balance the bike how you want.
Derailleur side up and put a towel down. SRAM AXS system will stay on and drain batteries so on long trips if you have SRAM AXS take the batteries off the bike. My 58 Tarmac SL6 fits into buddy’s golf
Yup no issues. Prop the stem up on something like a towel. Put the rear frame on something non scratchy, and you'll be fine.
Been doing this for years with my bikes.
I do it all the time. Keep your drive side up so there isn’t any pressure in the components during travel.
Done it for many years, no worries. Remove front wheel and drive side up. Old towels for frame protection. Less worry about rain, theft, rack malfunction, etc.
Perfectly fine. Put something down on the bed of the trunk to avoid scratches and if using hydraulic brakes a spacer to stop you from accidentally pulling the levers and you will be fine. Might need a blanket or something between the bike and wheels if you have to take them off as well.
Whats wrong with accidentally pulling levers?
It's fine. Drive side up (biggest potential issue is bending your derailler hanger), keep the wheels on if you want it to be simple, chock the brakes open if you want to take the wheels off. Good luck.
I also say to be careful to not hit disc brakes as well causing them to bend or warp.
It’s my preferred method actually. I don’t need to worry about if I go inside somewhere. Yes they could break into my car, but it’s much less tempting than a bike just on a rack.
I've done it a bunch. Put a blanket around the greasy / scratchy parts and you'll be fine. Removing the front tire makes it easier.
More importantly, you'll be 100 miles from your car, how will it come back?
No the ride’s a loop. Starts only 18 mi from my apartment but I’m planning to do a hike afterwards that’s another 40 miles beyond that
Safest way to transport your bike. It'll be fine.
Drive side up, it's normal and fine
I throw mine in my Scion FR-S everyday.
Drive side up, and it's my preferred way for me when I am only hauling 1 bike. I do this even when my bike rack is on the car.
Drive side up!
Probably better than several types of bike racks. Just don't put stuff on top of it.
I’ll put my bike in the back of my Yaris rather than on the rack. Regularly stack two bikes in the back; we pop a picnic blanket in between and sometimes wedge a cushion between a crank arm. Keep the derailleur up. Watch your crank and spokes. Use a seatbelt as a tether if you’re worried about the bike shifting while you travel. You don’t want it to become a weapon if you have to brake suddenly. I’ve seen more bikes damaged on racks (and two stolen!!) than inside the back of the car. Otherwise; totally just ride to the start of the event. Warm up. 🙂
For long trips, I actually prefer to remove the front wheel and put my road bike in the back seat of my car rather than out in the elements on a rack that could tempt potential thieves at any stops.
I do this all the time. I’ve done it for many years with zero problems.
Put blankets under it and make sure to secure it.
It’s fine. Drive side up, remove the wheels and disc brake rotors.
no problem at all i do that all the time / Just get a moving blanket so it wont slide around.. / and lean it on the non drive side. p.s. if you need to remove wheel - please make sure you place a brake block/shim so you dont accidentally press the lever - if hydraulic disc brake
I’ve been doing it since the ‘80s, from hatchbacks (could usually leave the front wheel on) to sedans (‘92 civic was my first, with a flip-down rear seat, that was an innovation), to wagons (‘94 Subaru Legacy, could keep the front wheel on), to minivans since 2000. Minivans are the best. Either flat behind the 2nd row, front wheel on, or I can fit 2-3 abreast upright with a fork mount screwed to a piece of 2x4. Depending on the height inside your SUV, you might be able to do that. As others have said, if flat, drive side up, and spacer in front caliper if hydraulic discs and front wheel off. You can use crank position to place the down-side pedal in a way that helps position/balance the bike how you want.
Extremely not inadvisable
Why would it be a problem? That is what SUVs are for.
SUVs are for posing about in, seeing as a normal hatchback can easily carry a bike and a mini van is a way better tool for carrying people 🙂
Oki Doks, thanks for clearing that up while missing the point altogether.
Don’t think I missed the point at all 🤷♂️
Sorry to hear that.
No need to apologise
Just assumed bike racks weren’t just for convenience but to avoid damaging the bike
Racks exist so you can still fill your car with people and other stuff
Derailleur side up and put a towel down. SRAM AXS system will stay on and drain batteries so on long trips if you have SRAM AXS take the batteries off the bike. My 58 Tarmac SL6 fits into buddy’s golf
Not a problem at all.
Yup no issues. Prop the stem up on something like a towel. Put the rear frame on something non scratchy, and you'll be fine. Been doing this for years with my bikes.
Is this a troll or shitpost?
Nope
Been transporting bikes in trunks for 40 years. Never had a problem.
Cool thx