4 series Gran Coupe + Mountain bike

mermar · 08-09-2016, 03:52 PM

The GC really has me thinking that it would be a great daily driver that could also allow me to slide my mountain bike into the hatch such that it is out of sight when parked at the office. Can then head straight to the trail after work.
I see myself keeping a moving blanket in the hatch to protect the interior. Heck the little cubes under the floor look like they could hold a mini cooler for post ride beverages.
Living in MN - the GC xi (winter is 5 1/2 months) seems like a capable and attractive alternative to the utility of a wagon.

Anybody using their GC for Bike transport? My dealer said an adult bike will only fit w the front wheel removed.

sun · 08-09-2016, 04:00 PM

I put my road bike in my GC all the time. Yes, the front wheel has to be removed.

mermar · 08-09-2016, 04:27 PM

Does the GC have the roof rack ready footings like my e90 did?

CalCarNut · 08-09-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mermar

Does the GC have the roof rack ready footings like my e90 did?

Yes, it has them.

I read it'll hold (GC) TWO bikes without the wheels being removed (seats down, of course.)

I haven't tried it...so I guess I'll have to now since I've always been under the impression they'll fit........

RM7 · 08-10-2016, 12:13 AM

Yes, bike will fit inside with front wheel removed. I keep a blanket in there to protect the trunk area, but most of the time I use this to transport my bike. Beats any roof setup IMO.

Vegetable · 08-10-2016, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Yes, bike will fit inside with front wheel removed. I keep a blanket in there to protect the trunk area, but most of the time I use this to transport my bike. Beats any roof setup IMO.

JamesNoBrakes.. How did you decide on your bimmperpost username? Or what does it mean?

CalCarNut · 08-10-2016, 01:30 PM

Love the stealthiness of the hitch. Very cool. Left on, keeps other morons from tapping your rear bumper too

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Not a fan of the roof mounted system. You have to lift the things up for one..and run the risk of scratching up the car. I prefer in the car or like James has..the hitch method......

RM7 · 08-10-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegetable

JamesNoBrakes.. How did you decide on your bimmperpost username? Or what does it mean?

It means nothing, but I'm pretty fast...

08-09-2016, 03:52 PM	#1
mermar Lieutenant 140 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2023 330e xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	4 series Gran Coupe + Mountain bike - quick question The GC really has me thinking that it would be a great daily driver that could also allow me to slide my mountain bike into the hatch such that it is out of sight when parked at the office. Can then head straight to the trail after work. I see myself keeping a moving blanket in the hatch to protect the interior. Heck the little cubes under the floor look like they could hold a mini cooler for post ride beverages. Living in MN - the GC xi (winter is 5 1/2 months) seems like a capable and attractive alternative to the utility of a wagon. Anybody using their GC for Bike transport? My dealer said an adult bike will only fit w the front wheel removed. __________________ 2023 330e, 2016 X5 50i Msport (SOLD), 2011 E90 M3 (SOLD), BMCCA, F1 fan (Montreal every year)
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sun Private 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2015 428i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3)	I put my road bike in my GC all the time. Yes, the front wheel has to be removed.
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mermar Lieutenant 140 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2023 330e xdrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Does the GC have the roof rack ready footings like my e90 did?
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RM7 Brigadier General 2893 Rep 3,470 Posts Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alaska iTrader: (0)	Yes, bike will fit inside with front wheel removed. I keep a blanket in there to protect the trunk area, but most of the time I use this to transport my bike. Beats any roof setup IMO. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE, 2023 Colorado ZR2. Former: BMW 428i Gran Coupe.
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