Ford Focus hatchback with Menabo Biki tailgate-mounted bike rack for 3 bikes

On a Ford Focus hatchback, most likely a third-generation (C346), we fitted the Menabo Biki rack, which attaches to the tailgate and carries up to 3 bikes. The fitting was done in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: Ford Focus hatchback (probably Focus III, C346)

The Focus III, code C346, covers model years 2011-2018 for Europe, and production for the European market started in December 2010 in Saarlouis, Germany, on the Ford global C-car platform. The Mk 3.5 facelift, presented in Geneva in 2014, brought slimmer headlights, a new trapezoidal grille and, on the hatchback, changed rear lights. From the post data the generation is probable, not certain, and we cannot say whether the car is pre- or post-facelift.

For a rack like the Menabo Biki, what matters first is that the car has a tailgate: the rack hooks onto the edges of the tailgate and needs neither roof bars nor a towbar. If the car does not have a factory tailgate, it is better to choose another type of rack than to force the fitting. Before buying, check the exact model in the Menabo compatibility list on the product sheet.

What we fitted on this Ford Focus

The Menabo Biki bike rack is made of steel, weighs 4 kg and carries 3 bikes, with a maximum of 45 kg in total. The bikes are secured by the frame on ridged arms, without separate clamps, and the rack accepts any frame diameter. The rack is fixed to the car at 6 points, folds when you are not using it and comes in a 67 x 52 x 10 cm pack, easy to store, even in a small storeroom.

The Biki is also compatible with fat bikes, but not with e-bikes. It has no lock, either for the rack or for the bikes, and the bikes touch each other, so frame protectors are worth using. We explain the tailgate fitting step by step in the guide steps to fit bike racks on the tailgate.

Technical details and what to watch for

• The total limit of the Menabo Biki rack is 45 kg: three bikes of 15 kg reach exactly the limit, while three of 13 kg add up to 39 kg.
• The Biki is not compatible with e-bikes; it is compatible with fat bikes, and you can find details in the guide bike rack for fat bikes.
• Before fitting, clean the tailgate so that dust does not scratch the paint; after fitting, check that the rack does not move, and that the pedals and handlebars do not touch the bodywork.
• With the bikes on the tailgate, check that they do not cover the number plate and rear lights of the Focus.
• On the product sheet you will find the Menabo Biki fitting instructions and specifications as a PDF, plus the list of compatible cars.

Instructions and documents

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

Frequently asked questions

Which bike rack can I fit on a Ford Focus hatchback without roof bars?

On a Ford Focus hatchback without roof bars you can use a tailgate-mounted bike rack, such as the Menabo Biki, which we fitted. The Biki attaches to the tailgate at 6 points, carries 3 bikes and a maximum of 45 kg, and needs neither roof bars nor a towbar. Check the exact model in the Menabo compatibility list.

How many bikes does the Menabo Biki rack carry?

The Menabo Biki rack carries 3 bikes, with a maximum total weight of 45 kg, and it weighs 4 kg itself. The bikes are secured by the frame and touch each other, so it is a good idea to use frame protectors.

Can e-bikes be carried on the Menabo Biki?

No, the Menabo Biki tailgate-mounted rack is not compatible with e-bikes, according to the manufacturer's specifications. It is, however, compatible with fat bikes, within the 45 kg limit for all 3 bikes.

How is the Menabo Biki rack fitted on the tailgate of a Ford Focus?

The Menabo Biki is fitted on the Ford Focus tailgate after you clean the tailgate, position the rack centrally and secure the 6 fixings on the edges of the tailgate, following the Menabo instructions in the box. At the end you check that it does not move. You will find the full steps in the guide fitting steps for tailgate-mounted bike racks.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

Want to see how a tailgate-mounted rack sits on a car like yours? Our SuportBicicleta.ro showroom is at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, where we check compatibility and do the fitting. You can find other models at tailgate bike racks and in the whole 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: Ford Focus (third generation), Wikipedia · Guide: fitting steps for tailgate bike racks · Guide: fitting steps for tailgate-mounted bike racks · Guide: bike rack for fat bikes · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro