01 Nov 2021
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Toyota Avensis T270 with Menabo Biki bike rack fitted on the tailgate

Showroom: Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania

On a Toyota Avensis T270 we fitted the Menabo Biki bike rack, in the SuportBicicleta.ro showroom at Drumul Lunca Corbului 2, Sector 3, Bucharest, Romania.

In brief

Car: Toyota Avensis third generation (T270), 4-door saloon.
Fitted: Menabo Biki bike rack, fitted on the tailgate.
Capacity: 3 bikes, maximum load 45 kg.
Fitting: 6 fixing points on the car body, and the bikes are secured by the frame.

About the car: Toyota Avensis T270 (third generation)

The third-generation Toyota Avensis, with the code T270, was built from January 2009 to August 2018. It is only available as a 4-door saloon or an estate, with no hatchback version. The model received two facelifts, in January 2012 and March 2015. It was withdrawn from the UK in August 2018 and from Europe at the end of 2018.

On the saloon the roof has no roof rails, so a tailgate-mounted rack is the direct way to carry bikes without fitting roof bars. The body type matters precisely because the rack attaches to the tailgate, not to the roof.

What we fitted on this Avensis

The Menabo Biki is a rack for three bikes that attaches to the tailgate or boot lid of the car, with 6 fixing points on the car body. It weighs 4 kg, folds and carries up to 45 kg. You will find it in Menabo Biki bike rack for 3 bikes, tailgate or boot lid mounting.

The Biki is compatible with fat bikes, but not with e-bikes. The bikes touch each other on the rack, and you will find the fitting instructions below, as a PDF. For the steps to fit it on the tailgate, read the guide to fitting tailgate-mounted racks.

Toyota Avensis T270 saloon with Menabo Biki bike rack fitted on the tailgate, photo 1

Technical details and what to watch for

Specifications: 3 bikes, maximum load 45 kg, 6 fixings to the car body, steel, weight 4 kg.
E-bikes: the Biki does not accept e-bikes. For e-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 check compatibility with your car model in the fitment list, before buying.
Lock: neither the rack nor the bikes have a lock, so do not leave them unattended at a stop.
After fitting, move the rack from side to side: it must sit firmly on the car and not slide.
Visibility: after fitting, check that the rear lights and number plate stay visible with the bikes fitted.

Instructions and documents

Frequently asked questions

How much weight does the Menabo Biki rack carry?

The Menabo Biki carries up to 45 kg and takes three bikes. The rack weighs 4 kg itself.

Can the Menabo Biki be fitted on a Toyota Avensis T270 saloon?

Yes, the Menabo Biki is fitted on the tailgate or boot lid of the Toyota Avensis T270 saloon, with 6 fixing points on the car body. Before buying, check the applicability list on the product sheet.

Is the Menabo Biki compatible with e-bikes?

No. The Menabo Biki is compatible with fat bikes, but not with e-bikes. For e-bikes you can look at towbar-mounted racks and check on the sheet of each model whether it accepts this type of bike.

How is a tailgate-mounted rack fitted on a saloon?

Clean the tailgate, position the rack centrally, fix it following the instructions in the pack and check that it sits firmly, then load the bikes. The full steps are in tailgate bike rack fitting guide.