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We fitted the Menabo Main rack on the tailgate of a Dacia Duster I (HS). It carries up to 3 bikes without roof bars and without a towbar. We did the fitting in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
In brief
- Car: Dacia Duster I (code HS), compact 5-door SUV built in Europe between 2010 and 2017.
- Fitted: Menabo Main tailgate bike rack, made of steel.
- Capacity: 3 bikes, with a maximum load of 45 kg; takes fat bikes, but not e-bikes.
- Fitting: six fixing points on the bodywork, using dedicated straps; no special tools needed.
About the car: Dacia Duster I (HS), 2010-2017
The first-generation Dacia Duster has the internal code HS, is built on the B0 platform and was produced for Europe from 2010 to 2017. The facelift was presented at Frankfurt in September 2013, with a new chrome grille, redesigned headlights and restyled roof bars.
The Duster I is a compact 5-door SUV, and the tailgate is the surface a tailgate rack like the Menabo Main works on: it rests on rubber pads and is held by dedicated straps attached to the edges of the tailgate. It is a good solution when the car has no towbar and you do not want bars on the roof. Before you buy, check your car model in the compatibility list on the product page.
What we fitted on this Duster I
The product is the Menabo Main bike rack for 3 bikes, attached to the tailgate or boot lid. It is made of steel, weighs 7.9 kg and carries a maximum of 45 kg in total. It attaches to the bodywork at six points with dedicated straps and fits quickly, with no special tools.
The bikes hang by the frame on the arms of the rack and are tied down with the straps supplied. Because the bikes can touch each other, it is worth protecting the frames. The rack takes all frame diameters and fat bikes, but it is not compatible with electric bikes. It folds, so you can store it easily in the garage or a cupboard.
Technical details and what to watch for
- Menabo Main: 3 bikes, maximum load 45 kg, weight 7.9 kg, steel, silver and black.
- Useful calculation: with a maximum load of 45 kg, three bikes means 15 kg per bike on average; add up the weight of your bikes and do not exceed the total of 45 kg.
- Compatible with fat bikes and any frame diameter; not compatible with electric bikes.
- The rack has no lock for the rack or for the bikes.
- Clean the tailgate before fitting, so that sand or dust under the pads does not scratch the paint.
- After loading, check that the number plate and the Duster's rear lights are not covered; if they are, you need an additional way of signalling.
- The fitting instructions are in the box of Menabo racks; the steps are also explained in the fitting guide for rear-mounted bike racks.
Instructions and documents
Frequently asked questions
Which tailgate bike rack fits the Dacia Duster 1?
We fitted the Menabo Main rack for 3 bikes on a Dacia Duster I (HS); it attaches to the tailgate at six points with dedicated straps. You can check exact compatibility with your car in the applicability list on the product page.
How much weight does the Menabo Main rack carry?
The Menabo Main tailgate rack carries a maximum of 45 kg in total, for no more than 3 bikes, and weighs 7.9 kg itself.
Can I put an electric bike on the Menabo Main rack?
No, the Menabo Main tailgate rack is not compatible with electric bikes; it does take fat bikes, however. For an e-bike on a Dacia Duster, one option is a towbar bike rack, see guide to roof-mounted or towbar-mounted racks.
Does a tailgate rack scratch the paint of the Duster?
The Menabo Main tailgate rack rests on rubber pads, and if the Duster's tailgate is clean before fitting, with no sand or dust, the risk of scratches is lower. The correct steps are in the fitting guide for tailgate racks.
We are waiting for you in the showroom
If you have a Duster and want to take your bikes with you, come by our showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. We will show you the tailgate bike racks and the rest of our range of bike racks. Contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
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Sources: Wikipedia, Dacia Duster: first generation (HS), production 2010-2017, facelift 2013 · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: fitting steps for tailgate bike racks · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: fitting steps for tailgate-mounted bike racks · SuportBicicleta.ro guide: bike racks for roof bars or for the towbar · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro
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