BMW 5 Series with Menabo Biki bike rack for 3 bikes

We fitted the Menabo Biki tailgate-mounted bike rack on a BMW 5 Series in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. The rack attaches with straps to the boot lid.

About the car: BMW 5 Series

The car in this fitting is a black 4-door BMW 5 Series saloon. In the photo of the fitting, the Biki rack is fixed with straps on the boot lid, so the rack uses the car's boot, not the roof.

On a saloon, a tailgate rack does not depend on roof bars, so the fitting is done on the boot. Before fitting, make sure the surface is clean and free of dust, so that the fixings sit well.

What we fitted on this BMW 5 Series

The The Menabo Biki rack for 3 bikes, tailgate-mounted, has a steel frame and weighs 4 kg. It fits on the tailgate or boot lid and is foldable, so it is easy to store when you are not using it. The packaging measures 67 x 52 x 10 cm.

The Biki carries three bikes and takes 45 kg in total. The bikes touch each other, so arrange them carefully. If you want to compare models, see tailgate bike racks.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Capacity: the rack carries three bikes and takes 45 kg in total. The weights of the bikes add up, so do not exceed the total limit.
• Weight: the rack weighs 4 kg, so you can handle it easily when fitting and storing it.
• Bikes: The Biki takes fat bikes, but does not take e-bikes. For e-bikes and fat bikes you can look at the towbar-mounted bike racks category and check on each model's page whether it accepts this type of bike.
• Fitting: clean the tailgate, place the rack centrally and fix the straps, then check by moving it that it does not slip. The detailed steps are in tailgate bike rack fitting guide.
• Anti-theft lock: the rack has no anti-theft lock, and a bike lock is not included. Keep this in mind when you park.
• Instructions: You will find the fitting instructions below as a PDF.

Instructions and documents

• Menabo compatibility list for bike racks (PDF)
• Fitting instructions - Menabo Biki (PDF)
• Specifications - Menabo Biki (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

What weight does the Menabo Biki rack take on a BMW 5 Series?

The Menabo Biki rack for 3 bikes takes 45 kg in total. On the BMW 5 Series it attaches to the tailgate with straps on the boot lid, and the weights of the bikes add up, so the total must not exceed 45 kg.

Can you carry an e-bike on the Menabo Biki rack fitted on a BMW 5 Series?

No, the Menabo Biki does not take e-bikes, but it does take fat bikes. For electric bikes (e-bikes) you can look at the towbar-mounted bike racks category and check on each model's page whether it accepts this type of bike.

What should you check before fitting a rack on the tailgate of a BMW 5 Series?

Before fitting the Menabo Biki on the tailgate of a BMW 5 Series, clean the contact surfaces, so that the rack grips well. After fixing it, move the rack from side to side: it must sit firmly and not slip. The steps in the correct order are in tailgate bike rack fitting guide.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you have a BMW 5 Series and want to carry bikes on the tailgate, we are waiting for you at the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. For details, contact us here: contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. You can find tailgate bike racks in the tailgate bike rack category and all models in bike racks.

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Sources: Black BMW saloon, Biki rack with straps on the boot lid (photo of the fitting) · Guide: Fitting steps for tailgate bike racks · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro