Skoda Kodiaq first generation with Menabo Logic 3 tailgate-mounted bike rack

We fitted the Menabo Logic 3 bike rack, tailgate-mounted, on a first-generation Skoda Kodiaq at the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom in Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

About the car: first-generation Skoda Kodiaq

The first-generation Skoda Kodiaq has the model codes NS7, NV7 and NS6 and was built from October 2016 to 2024 on the Volkswagen MQB A2 platform. The first cars reached customers in February 2017. It is a 5-door SUV, which can have 5 or 7 seats, according to the Skoda data sheet.

The rack fixes to the tailgate, so the type of roof does not change the fitting. What matters here is the surface of the tailgate: it must be cleaned before fitting, because dust or sand can scratch the paint. After fitting, check by moving it left and right that the rack sits firmly.

What we fitted on this Skoda Kodiaq

We fitted the the Menabo Logic 3 tailgate-mounted rack for 3 bikes. It has a steel structure, can be folded and weighs 14.1 kg. Fixing is at 4 points, with clamps, and the rubber pads and clamps protect the car body and the bikes. The bikes are secured on the frame and on the wheels, and the rack accepts any frame diameter.

Fitting needs no special keys, and the rack fixes directly to the tailgate. 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. You will find the fitting instructions below as a PDF.

Video: Menabo Logic 3 tailgate bike rack

Technical details and what to watch for

• Specifications: 3 bikes, steel, 4-point fixing on the tailgate, foldable, for all frame diameters.
• Capacity: 45 kg. Add up the weight of the bikes and make sure you do not exceed this value.
• Rack weight: 14.1 kg, so it helps to have someone to help you lift it onto the tailgate.
• Bikes: handlebars and pedals must not touch the body. Place the bikes carefully and secure them well before setting off.
• Anti-theft lock: the rack has no lock. The bike lock is optional.
• Visibility: after fitting, check that the number plate and the car's lights stay visible from behind.
• Tip: Our guide to the fitting steps on the tailgate shows how to check the rack before you set off.

Instructions and documents

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

Frequently asked questions

What load does the Menabo Logic 3 rack carry on a first-generation Skoda Kodiaq?

The Menabo Logic 3 rack carries 45 kg on the tailgate of the first-generation Skoda Kodiaq, and its own weight is 14.1 kg. Add up the weight of the bikes and check it stays within the 45 kg.

Can the Menabo Logic 3 rack be fitted on a Skoda Kodiaq without special keys?

Yes. The Menabo Logic 3 fixes to the tailgate of the first-generation Skoda Kodiaq at 4 points, with clamps, without special keys. The instruction manual is included in the box.

Can I carry electric bikes on the Menabo Logic 3 rack fitted on a Skoda Kodiaq?

No. The Menabo Logic 3 is not compatible with electric bikes (eBikes) or fat bikes. For such bikes you can see towbar-mounted bike racks category and check on each model's page whether it accepts this type of bike.

What should be checked before fitting a tailgate-mounted rack?

Clean the tailgate, place the rack centred on the tailgate and check by moving it left and right that it does not slip. Our guide to the fitting steps on the tailgate describes the fitting step by step.

We are waiting for you in the showroom

If you want to see the Menabo Logic 3 fitted or choose another tailgate-mounted rack, see tailgate bike racks or all bike racks. We are waiting for you in our showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania, or you can 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: Skoda Kodiaq, first generation: production 2016-2024, first deliveries in February 2017, MQB A2 platform (Wikipedia) · Skoda Kodiaq specifications: 5-door, 5 or 7 seats · Guide: fitting steps for tailgate racks · product pages on suportbicicleta.ro