Fiat Marea Weekend with Menabo tailgate bike rack

On a Fiat Marea Weekend we fitted the Menabo bike rack, in our SuportBicicleta.ro shop at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. Below you will find what we know about the Marea estate, the rack and the fitting.

About the car: Fiat Marea Weekend (estate)

The Fiat Marea was offered as a saloon and an estate, and the estate version was called the Marea Weekend. The model became officially available on 11 September 1996 and had a single generation. It was built in Italy and Poland between 1996 and 2002, and in Brazil and Turkey until 2007.

The estate in the fitting is silver and has raised roof rails on the roof, as you can see in the photo. On an estate, the tailgate rack fixes to the tailgate, so the bars on the roof stay available for other accessories.

What we fitted on this Fiat Marea

We fitted the the Menabo rack for two bikes, fixed to the tailgate or boot lid of the car. The rack is made of steel, in silver and black, and is foldable.

It weighs 11.5 kg and its packed size is 120x13x10.5 cm, so it is best to fit it with help. The bodywork is protected by rubber pads and clamps, and the rack is made in Italy.

Technical details and what to watch for

• Capacity: The maximum load is 30 kg. The bikes loaded on the rack must stay within this limit.
• Bikes: the bikes are secured by both the wheels and the frame, and on this rack they do not touch each other.
• Compatibility: the rack does not take fat bikes or 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: place the rack in the centre of the tailgate, attach the straps to the edge of the tailgate or boot lid and check that it is stable. The steps are in the tailgate fitting guide.
• Instructions: you will find the fitting instructions below, in PDF.
• Anti-theft lock: a bike lock is optional, and the rack has no lock of its own.

Instructions and documents

• Menabo compatibility list for bike racks (PDF)
• Menabo Steel Bike fitting instructions (PDF)
• Menabo Steel Bike specifications (PDF)

Frequently asked questions

Which bike rack fits the Fiat Marea Weekend?

The Menabo rack for two bikes fixes with straps to the tailgate or boot lid of the Fiat Marea Weekend (estate built in Italy and Poland between 1996 and 2002). You will find compatibility with the model in the application list on the product page, and the fitting does not need roof bars.

How much weight does the Menabo rack for two bikes carry on the Fiat Marea Weekend?

The rack carries 30 kg, and it weighs 11.5 kg itself. On the Fiat Marea Weekend, the bikes loaded on the rack must not exceed 30 kg.

Can the rack be fitted on the Fiat Marea Weekend without roof bars?

Yes. The rack fixes to the tailgate or boot lid of the Marea Weekend estate, so roof bars are not needed for this fitting.

Can e-bikes be carried on the Fiat Marea Weekend?

No. The Menabo rack for two bikes does not take e-bikes or fat bikes. For e-bikes on the Fiat Marea Weekend you can look at the towbar bike racks.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you have a question about compatibility with a Fiat Marea Weekend, our shop is at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. contact us through our contact page or at [email protected]. See tailgate racks or all bike racks in the catalogue.

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Sources: Wikipedia EN, Fiat Marea: saloon and Weekend estate, available from 11 September 1996, production 1996-2002 in Italy and Poland Fitting photo from the post (silver Marea Weekend estate, raised roof rails), a fact taken from the image Guide: tailgate fitting steps · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro