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#1 of 3 2006 Forester Bike Rack (Roof or Rear) by pim51576 Jul 20, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Considering purchasing a bike rack for our 2006 Forester. It came with roof racks, so the hard part is done. I've done a little bit of searching online and found some twin racks for about $240-$250.   I also found a single bike rack for $55. That would be significantly cheaper seeing that I could buy 2 for $110. Here's the link: http://www.1aauto.com/1A/bike-rack/Subaru/Forester/1AXRA00020/1257397/   We don't have a towing package, so for rear attachments, we need to use the trunk hook up. Here is a Thule (up to 3 bikes) for $122-150: http://www.autoanything.com/bike-racks/65A3911A0A0.aspx   Here is a Yakima (up to 3 bikes) $135: http://www.autoanything.com/bike-racks/69A4020A0A0.aspx   Any opinions or help? Should I look for a brand name like Yakima? Or does Subaru make one?   Thank you, Jared Ventura, CA Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 10:13 am) pim51576 (Jul 29, 2009 9:00 am)
#2 of 3 Re: 2006 Forester Bike Rack (Roof or Rear) [pim51576] by ateixeira Jul 27, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: pim51576 (Jul 20, 2009 3:15 pm) I had a hitch-mounted one, and the advantage is you don't have to do much lifting. Plus it doesn't affect the aerodynamics of your car. 3rd advantage - you need less clearance for garages, etc.   Cost is the only disadvantage. If you can make use of the hitch for other things, it's worth it. I towed small trailers with mine. Replies to this message: pim51576 (Jul 29, 2009 9:00 am)
#3 of 3 Re: 2006 Forester Bike Rack (Roof or Rear) [ateixeira] by pim51576 Jul 29, 2009 (9:00 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 27, 2009 10:13 am) thank you for your help! i'll get some pricing on getting a hitch installed. yes, it is a bummer, because my prior vehicles were a chevy s-10 blazer (with hitch) and a land rover discovery (with hitch). our forester (used 2006) did come with many features like heated windshiled, seats, roof racks, all weather mats, alloy wheels, sun roof, auto climate control, and many other cool add-ons, but I am missing the hitch!   thanks

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