[cwiginton]

Has anyone outfitted their G05 with a roof-mounted bike rack to date? Any thoughts as to which brand works best? I have always used Yakima racks (roof-mounted as well as hitch racks), but am open to whatever works best on the G05. My custom order is due to be delivered in the next week or so, so I am trying to plan ahead in terms of bike transport options.

Thanks.

[JFU]

What kind of bikes are we talking? Road/MTB/hybrid? Bike wheel axle type - quick release/thru axle?

For the most versatility, get a tray style that clamps the wheel. If you want a low profile option, get the yakima forkchop.

[cwiginton]

Road bike, primarily (unless I am transporting one of my kids' MTBs). I have always gone with fork-style mounts (non-thru axle).

My question really is more about which tower and crossbar system "fits" an X5 better. I used a Yakima on an old XC90 that I had several years ago, but those towers were attached to a fairly beefy siderail. Since then, I have used hitch mounts, but I did not order the hitch on my G05. I don't tow anything so it seemed overkill to get something that would only be for a bike rack mount.

[JFU]

Originally Posted by cwiginton

Road bike, primarily (unless I am transporting one of my kids' MTBs). I have always gone with fork-style mounts (non-thru axle).

My question really is more about which tower and crossbar system "fits" an X5 better. I used a Yakima on an old XC90 that I had several years ago, but those towers were attached to a fairly beefy siderail. Since then, I have used hitch mounts, but I did not order the hitch on my G05. I don't tow anything so it seemed overkill to get something that would only be for a bike rack mount.

Ah yes, the BMW OEM cross rails are great as the base system. I've used them successfully on many different BMWs over the past. I plan to do so again with the G07

[mr meatball 97]

Will my F15 cross bars fit my G05?

[cwiginton]

Originally Posted by JFU

Ah yes, the BMW OEM cross rails are great as the base system. I've used them successfully on many different BMWs over the past. I plan to do so again with the G07

I assume no issues in attaching either Yakima or Thule to the BMW OEM cross rails. Correct?

[rlou]

Originally Posted by cwiginton

I assume no issues in attaching either Yakima or Thule to the BMW OEM cross rails. Correct?

I have Thule wingbar crossbars Installed on my x5 and they fit/work perfectly

[JFU]

Originally Posted by cwiginton

I assume no issues in attaching either Yakima or Thule to the BMW OEM cross rails. Correct?

Yup, I've had BMW branded, Thule, and Yakima on the OEM rails before.

[Stinkyxy]

Originally Posted by mr meatball 97

Will my F15 cross bars fit my G05?

If you use a hammer. You don't have to go that far but it is a very tight fit and you can't slide the rails. It really just fits in one spot.

The back rail is a little wide and the front rail is a little short.

But it works.