Bike riding is enjoyed by many people for a variety of reasons. Some enjoy it as a way to get out into the countryside when they have been stuck at their desks all week while others see it as a way to maintain their health or improve their fitness levels. It doesn’t matter why you ride a bike; a bike rack which attaches to your MAZDA CX 5 can help you appreciate it more. It can also encourage you to ride more, and offer you greater opportunities to do so. In this article, we list the best bike racks for the MAZDA CX 5.
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Allen Sports 4-Bike Hitch Racks
Racks of this kind are typically large. On top of taking your bike, you can take the bikes of others in your family or group of friends with you and go on a road trip together. In spite of its size and width, the camper is easy to set up and only requires a class III or IV 2 in hitch, which can be professionally installed.
It tilts back for easy lift-gate access, and you can also fold out the rack completely when not in use in order to access your bikes from the back of your truck or SUV.
Positives:
- Tying down cradles
- Installation of a no-wobble hitch
- Easily transportable folding armrests
- Stainless steel body
There are many reasons why we liked this rack, but the main one is its movable features, which makes it stand out from other multi-bike racks.
Allen Sports Ultra Compact Trunk Mounted Bike Rack
Designed specifically for MAZDA CX 5, this bicycle rack allows attachment to a sedan, hatchback or minivan, showing its versatility. Transport your bike between locations safely and securely with this innovative steel bike stand. If you commute every day or are a frequent traveler, this bike rack from America is ideal. The Y-shape of its legs creates a protective layer between your vehicle and its padded legs, so neither your car nor your bike will be damaged.
You can rest assured that your bike will reach its destination undamaged thanks to three adjustable straps. Individuals can use this bike rack because it is convenient and compact. Moreover, the sturdy rack can be folded down so compactly that you can carry it in a backpack to connect it to another vehicle later on your trip. It couldn’t be easier!
Benefits:
- Flexible, easy to attach, Y-shaped
- Steel bike rack that is strong and durable
- Protection from damage is provided by padded legs
- Compact design, adjustable straps
- Backpacks can be folded and carried
Because of its compactness, Allen Sports Ultra Compact Trunk Mounted Bike Rack is a great option for people traveling.
YAKIMA – SpareRide Bike Carrier
Our pick for a spare tire mounted bike rack is the Yakima SpareRide bike carrier, an improvement over the Yakima Sparetime bike rack. Steel is used to ensure the bike rack is strong and lasts for many seasons. Specifically designed to provide stability, the SpareRide features their new “super crush zip strip” cradles. This bike rack is of the highest quality, and when you sit on it and it is mounted to your Mazda CX 5, you will have complete confidence that your bike will be safe and secure.
Despite the challenges involved in mounting the spare tire on the bike rack for the Mazda CX 5, attaching the rack is surprisingly straightforward once it has been installed. Spare tire lug patterns on all the major brands are accommodated by the Yakima SpareRide’s universal mounting plate and extension. Most spare tires, even oversized truck tires, can be fitted to it. In addition, the rack is supplied with a tool-free locking knob to make the process of attaching it to the base plate as straightforward as possible. There is an anti-sway design on the Yakima cradles, which ensures that the bikes do not move very much while mounted. Our favorite feature of this bike rack is the cradle design.
As a final touch to make it complete, there is a signature Yakima bottle opener on the rack… yep, you read that right, a bottle opener! Purchase it now.
Allen Sports Deluxe Spare Tire Mount
In the bike rack industry, Allen has built a name for itself. Their bike racks have been perfected over several years. It is designed to mount on your spare tire and handle three bikes. Due to the mounting system in this rack, it can only be fitted to Mazda CX-5s and certain minivans, as you need an exposed rear tire in order to mount the rack. This rack should fit on a spare tire mounted at the rear.
As it has a great deal of ground clearance, this rack greatly reduces the possibility that your bikes might be damaged during transit.
Furthermore, it comes with a patented tie-down system to ensure your bikes are safely stored while also being protected.
The rack is almost the lightest on this list, with a weight of only 10 pounds! Although it can withstand three bikes, its compact size makes it very discrete. Your spare tire can be easily installed on top of the rack. Because you have bikes on the rack, it prevents your spare tire from falling off. Two clips are provided for each frame and are used to fix the bikes onto the arms. Designed to secure your bike frame to the handlebars, these clips are adjustable.
The bottom of the rack has straps that connect to the vehicle and must be fastened. When the rack and trunk are together, the trunk cannot be opened. The trunk itself can be secured if you prefer. If you do this, the trunk can be opened and closed as usual.
The spare wheel rack has been designed to fit your Mazda CX 5’s spare wheel, however it is worth noting that a 255 x 10 tire is about the width this Handles can be accommodated on the rack. Three bikes, each weighing 35 pounds, can be mounted on the rack; that should be sufficient for your needs.
Using a chain lock, you can secure the rack to the spare tire; the chain lock can also go around your bike to deter thieves. The rods on each side of the rack can also be un-clipped to make it easier to fold; however, you will need to tie it into place. It should only take you a few seconds to remove it from your trunk and place it there.
This rack can hold nearly any size bike as it clips to your frame, so it is capable of staying off the ground no matter what the size. That makes it a great choice for family vacations!
Thule 963 PRO 2 Bike Carrier
It is evident in the way Thule has assembled this rack that they have been making bike racks and roof boxes for years.
In the 963 PRO, the bikes are held in cages that are designed to be anti-swaying so that they do not move or collide with each other. As opposed to Allen, this rack can be used with any type of wheel, not just spare tires.
The tire does not hook over it for this reason. An anchor for the spare wheel is instead mounted to a mounting pylon. A spare wheel will need to be removed to carry out this task. The rack can be added easily or removed once the mounting pylon has been positioned correctly; you will only have to do this once.
With the rack installed, an easy threading knob allows it to be easily screwed into place. It is nearly impossible to take the rack off without the special key built into the knob!
In addition, the bike rack is provided with a locking cable so that you can secure your bikes.
The frame adapter often comes in handy for bikes that do not have conventional frames, such as women’s, children’s, or full-suspension models. Folded, the rack measures just 4 x 18 x 38.5 inches and weights 34.4 pounds. You’ll barely realize it is there if it is not in use! Generally speaking, it’s okay to carry two bicycles and a maximum of 75 pounds.
In its open position, the rack measures 24 by 40 by 26 inches. Although if you have odd sized or large bikes you may have a hard time fitting them, this should be adequate for the two bikes.
If the bikes aren’t on the rack, the trunk will remain open. This is, of course, the most important advantage of this type of bike carrier. Once it is installed in 10 minutes, you will have it available to use at any time, even after it has locked itself into place. The folded-up version makes your vehicle look quite stylish! The rack cannot be fitted over a tire cover. This needs to be removed before installing the rack.
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