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For a 5-door Ford Fiesta Mk6 we chose the Menabo Biki tailgate-mounted bike rack. We fitted it in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.
In brief
- Car: Ford Fiesta Mk6 5-door hatchback, from the generation built in Europe between 2008 and 2017.
- Fitted: Menabo Biki bike rack, mounted on the tailgate or boot lid.
- Capacity: up to 3 bikes and 45 kg; the rack itself weighs 4 kg.
- Fitting: 6 fixing points on the bodywork, without roof bars and without a towbar.
About the car: Ford Fiesta Mk6 (2008-2017)
The sixth-generation Ford Fiesta, known as the Mk6 (Mk7 in UK numbering), was built between August 2008 and April 2017. The project codes were B299 for the hatchback and B409 for the saloon, and the platform, Ford's global B-car platform, was new at launch. Customers could choose a 3-door or 5-door hatchback, a 4-door saloon or a 3-door van. The facelift, shown at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012 and sold from 2013, is recognised by its large trapezoidal grille.
The Fiesta Mk6 roof has no roof rails, so any roof rack means a set of roof bars fixed with feet in the door frames. If you only carry bikes now and then, a tailgate rack is the simpler option for this hatchback: it fixes to the back of the car and leaves the roof free.
What we fitted on this Fiesta Mk6
The Menabo Biki is made of steel, in silver and black, and carries up to 3 bikes, with a maximum load of 45 kg. It attaches to the tailgate or boot lid at 6 points. The bikes hang by the frame on arms with bumps, without clamps, so they can end up touching each other.
The Biki weighs 4 kg and folds, so you can keep it in the garage or a storeroom when you are not using it. It is compatible with fat bikes, not with e-bikes, and it has no anti-theft lock for the rack or for the bikes. On the product page you will find the fitting instructions, the specifications and the list of compatible cars.
Technical details and what to watch for
- Number of bikes: 3; maximum load 45 kg, which is on average 15 kg per bike when fully loaded.
- Own weight: 4 kg; foldable, packaging 67 x 52 x 10 cm.
- Fixing: 6 points on the bodywork; the bikes are held by the frame.
- Bike compatibility: fat bikes yes, e-bikes no.
- Anti-theft lock: none, either for the rack or for the bikes.
- Before you set off, check that the Fiesta's rear lights and number plate stay visible with the bikes on.
Instructions and documents
- Menabo compatibility list for bike racks (PDF)
- Fitting instructions - Menabo Biki (PDF)
- Specifications - Menabo Biki (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How many bikes does the Menabo Biki carry on a Ford Fiesta Mk6?
The Menabo Biki tailgate rack carries up to 3 bikes, with a maximum total load of 45 kg, and we fitted it on a 5-door Ford Fiesta Mk6. You can check compatibility with your car in the list on the page Menabo Biki.
Does the Menabo Biki rack have an anti-theft lock?
No. The Menabo Biki bike rack has no anti-theft lock, either for the rack or for the bikes, so on a Ford Fiesta Mk6, as on any other car, it is wise not to leave the bikes unattended on long stops.
Which is better on a Ford Fiesta Mk6: a tailgate rack or a roof bar rack?
On the Ford Fiesta Mk6 a tailgate rack does not need roof bars, is quick to fit and is easy to store. The roof bar option needs a set of bars fixed in the door frames, but it also leaves room for a roof box or a ski rack. The full comparison is in the guide roof bar rack or tailgate rack.
Can you see through the rear window with a tailgate rack fitted on a Ford Fiesta?
Tailgate bike racks are built so that they do not completely block the view through the rear window, so on a Ford Fiesta Mk6 with the Menabo Biki fitted, part of the field of view through the rear window remains.
We are waiting for you in the showroom
If you want to see how a tailgate rack sits on your car, come to the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania. We will show you the tailgate bike racks and, for more bikes or accessories, roof bars. You can also contact us here: contact us through our contact page or at [email protected].
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Sources: Ford Fiesta (sixth generation) - Wikipedia · Guide: Bike rack on roof bars vs tailgate bike rack · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro
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