Bike rack trunk mount options?

[kdc]

I'm new to Cruzbike and just purchased a used Quest 559. Looking forward to learning how to ride it, as the first 45 minutes trying it was pretty challenging! Regardless, I need to transport this on the back of my 2010 Prius w/out a hitch. Luggage and family go in the car, so I need something on the outside. Any suggestions? Would a Saris bones rack work somehow?

Thanks in advance for any help and ideas!

Kevin

 

[Vicki C.]

I saw this on a car the other day with a diamond frame bike. https://www.amazon.com/SeaSucker-Talon-Bicycle-Black-1-Bike/dp/B00APVN0TC

 

[kdc]

Thanks, yes I've looked at SeaSucker but just online. Can't seem to find anyone with first hand experience with it. But for a Cruzbike, I guess you'd just pop off the REAR wheel and mount that to the fork mount, right? But then I think I'd be concerned about the front end and how to secure it. Seems not so great for a Cruzbike. Other thoughts? I've also been looking at the Thule Raceway Platform system. Anyone have any experience with that?

 

[1happyreader]

2010 Prius w/out a hitch

Just to muddy the waters,,,
Have you considered a roof rack system?
The Prius roofline is pretty low for access ,would eliminate overhang on the sides, and leave your brake lights visible.

 

[kdc]

That's a good idea too. I'll look into it. Still curious about how people secure the front wheel then. Sorry to be such a newb...

 

[castlerobber]

Would a Saris bones rack work somehow?

With some creative bike placement and bungee cords, possibly. The pictured rack is hitch-mount, but shows how the Q559 could be positioned on a rack with straight arms:
http://www.nybents.com/cruzbike-quest-on-car-mounted-bike-rack/

I've also been looking at the Thule Raceway Platform system. Anyone have any experience with that?

@Mathew Fy, is the Raceway Platform still doing OK for you?

 

[kdc]

Thanks castlerobber - great info from those pics! I've also thought about just trying to put it into a suitcase just to get it home, but does anyone have a link to some information on that? I can't seem to find anything online here.

 

[1happyreader]

Thanks castlerobber - great info from those pics! I've also thought about just trying to put it into a suitcase just to get it home, but does anyone have a link to some information on that? I can't seem to find anything online here.

your wheels wont fit,, bot for what its worth.