Hi Guys,

I would appreciate if any of you lucky SOB's could tell me if they have a road bike, and if it fits in the trunk of your 07 Sedan? Just curious...

thanks~!

 

Sure, if it is about the size of a small tricycle.

On a serious note though, although I have never tested it, I highly doubt it.

 

The rear seats don't fold forward (suppossedly for better safety), so I seriously doubt it will fit.

 

And to add to my previous post, it's not that the trunk in the G is super small (it's actually the largest in its class), it is that the trunk opening is quite narrow (especially if you order the premium package).

 

EDIT>>> Ha!! I lied.

I realized I haven't ridden except locally since buying the G. This thread got me curious enough to measure, which got me curious enough to try, and sure enough, it fits (with about an inch to spare) with just the wheels pulled. It's a 55 cm Litespeed full-size.

 

does in mine with the front wheel hanging out - if you find a trailer hitch that fits pls let me know

 

I almost didn't buy a G35 because of the lack of folding seat. However, my bike (a 58 cm Specialized Roubaix) would fit crossways in the back seat with just the front wheel removed. Move the passenger seat forward a bit, then put the bike in rear first from the right rear door, with the right pedal in the 12 o'clock position. The chainwheel will rest on the hump. There's room for the fork/handlebars to turn 90 deg to the (bicycle's) right, after which the passenger seat can be moved back.

This was all checked on a cycling friend's G35--I take delivery of my G35S 6MT next week (see New Members post). I plan to use generic rubber mats to protect the seat and the carpeting over the hump.

Of course if you want the bike out of sight this won't work.

 

I think there used be a roof rack system available from the dealer. Don't know if it is still offered.

 

I'm just wondering if any of you SOBs could see how long the G will actually float on water. Thanks in advance!

Just kidding. Please do not take this seriously.
Any and all statements herein are made in jest.
G-Whizzer is not responsible for anyone sinking their car.

 

I carry mine in the trunk every day. Of course, you'll have to remove both wheels and turn the fork/bars 90 degrees and set your wheels on top of the bike. If you have a Nav (which I do), the 6-disc changer makes it a bit of a pain, but it's not that bad once you get used to it.

If you're not accustomed to pulling the rear wheel off to put the bike in the trunk, it'll seem like a pain for the first few weeks, then it becomes second nature. Just like changing a flat, drop it into the smallest cog, open the brakes and open the front and rear quick releases and you're done.

My bike is 57cm Argon 18 Platinum and it fits fine. Once it's past the opening, there's tons of space around the bike. I leave my helmet, shoes, glasses, gloves and a towel in the trunk with the bike.

 

Note that your wheels can scratch up your frame (or vice versa). I usually put mine inside.

 

Yeah, I lay a towel over my frame, but then again, my bike gets ridden 300+ miles per week, so it has plenty of rock chips, etc. anyway. I can live with a few more scratches on the frame and or shifters, but I can't live with cog marks or dirty chain lube on the interior of my baby!

 

I have a 56cm Felt F4C that does not fit in my trunk. I would never stick it the rear seats because it could potentially rip the leather seats. If anyone find a custom hitch for the G let me know. I don't want to put a roof rack either.

 

What's the hardest part of road riding............................................ .................................................. .................................................T elling your parents your gay! Sorry couldn't resist. I mountain bike and just must make fun of the spandex jockey's. LOL.

 

Sure, but just so you know: I ride a Litespeed on the road and a Santa Cruz on the dirt, and am pretty good at both. And the hardest ride I ever did was on the road in the French Alps, riding from the bottom of Alpe d'Huez to the top of Galibier - about 26 miles of non-stop nasty climbing. I've felt much better at the end of MTB races...