1st Generation (GD 01-08)The one that started it all! Generation specific talk and questions here!
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weird, i haven't seen any mtb in the stores i went to that requires that, maybe it's different bike type? mtb requires different height setting all the time depends on where you ride; i don't believe a bike w/out QR will make it any harder if someone wants to take it; but oh well, that's just IMO
didn't mean to hi-jack the topic
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08 Silver Storm Sport MT
Done:
JDM armrest
Bosch Hi/Lo 6000k HID
SPR black anodized pedals
Tint
LED dome/trunk
i was able to fit a full size mtb in w/out taking the front wheel off; but i want to fit 1 more person in the back so i did this
suggested by fellow member here, final cost = $25, $15 for the fork rack, $10 for the 2x4 and pins
May I ask where you got your fork rack for $15? I was also wondering if anybody has used the same idea as the person here but put a fork rack on the floor of the car in tall mode, so the bike will stand up and be secured in tall mode. So far I've only seen pictures of fork racks used in the back.
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Lipappy's 2009 Milano Red Fit Sport A/T
I was born in Sayama, Saitama Japan.
I was adopted by Lipappy on 8/12/09.
I sip fuel at a glacial pace.
I am great on turns and in the sack.
I am a huge fan of not being on fire.
I like to say, "Weeeeeee....!"
My name is Coco.
Some bikes will fit, others will not... at least not easily.
My mountain bike (19" frame size) will NOT fit comfortably in the Fit. It's too long for 'tall mode', even with the front wheel off, and also too tall to fit in the back with the seats down and the front wheel off, when placed vertically. It either needs the saddle taken down, or to be laid flat, with some wiggling and twisting to make enough room for the front seats to not be pushed all the way forward.
Your bike will fit in the Fit tall mode, I don't know how you are doing it but I have a 24" mountain bike and it fits perfectly. The only thing I needed to do is to turn the handle bars backwards(handle bars facing back).
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MR Fit
K&N Drop in Air Filter
Windows tinted
OEM All season floor mats
Cargo Tray
Well, I went to a bike shop today and got a bike that I love, and it JUST fits in tall mode, but I have to follow an exact calculated series of movements to get the handlebars in the door. I didn't try turning the steering wheel backwards! I'll try that first thing in the morning. I'm not sure how you all are fitting your bikes so easily. Mine is a 15" frame which I thought is the smallest guy frame you can get. BTW, this is my bike.
Tall mode is great because the tires stay on the floor (except for where the back touches the door) and it stays upright because of the space it's in. Plus, you don't have to take out your cargo cover and can still keep your trunk a trunk.
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Lipappy's 2009 Milano Red Fit Sport A/T
I was born in Sayama, Saitama Japan.
I was adopted by Lipappy on 8/12/09.
I sip fuel at a glacial pace.
I am great on turns and in the sack.
I am a huge fan of not being on fire.
I like to say, "Weeeeeee....!"
My name is Coco.
My 52cm road bike fit very easily with both wheels attached with the back seats folded down (bike laying down and front wheel turned 90 degrees). Will even fit with both front seats pushed all the way back. With a large blanket to protect the bikes, you might even be able to fit two laying down with both wheels attached.
The GD Fit is great for bikes! I ride a 56/57'ish size road bike, and can fit any of mine in the second seat area w/ the back seat in tall mode. Or I can lay the rear seat down & lay one road bike down w/ the front wheel still on. Or I can put a couple in the back on a fork-mount slider board, as others have demonstrated here. AND, I was surprised to find that with the rear seats down & the passenger front seat laid all the way back, I could even fit my Surly Big Dummy cargo bike in there - the frame on this bike is longer than a tandem!! And for max space, I've got a hitch-mount bike carrier that can hold four bikes off the back. The Fit rules for bike hauling!
I've fit a Santa Cruz V10 and a NS Bike Metropolis, just need to remove the front wheels of each. But the Santa Cruz need to be a lil bit cross side.
I love my Fit so much for it. When i'm going in big city like Montreal or Quebec city, Its like 2hours of driving. So my bike is fully protected of thiefs when I stop to eat somewhere or when it rain or when I sleep somewhere.
The Fit is so perfect!
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Base SSM Honda Fit 08 ; Daily Drive and Track Whore
just pitching in on the seat post.. most bikes over 1500 have a hex setup.. my cannondale has one also wich I thought was weird.. Until the seat post theft deal.. Cause on my hardtail I have a titec post and titanium seat worth 200 or so..
and I cant set my bike up cause the seat hits the roof.. gonna try the tall mmode mount option
Why? So your MPG takes a hit, and potentially hit your bike on your garage or other low-hanging objects? Not to mention the $$$ of roof racks. They're a good tool when you don't have much room in the car, but when possible, stick it in the car.
Linear Mode
