bicycle transport

I think it is user AaronS had a hidden hitch bike rack installed and was pretty happy with it. This was several months ago.

I fold the rear seats down to carry my bike and I'm pretty sure I could get 2 in there with a blanket or some padding between them.

Same here--I toss my bike in with the seats folded down all the time without taking off the wheels. I'd just throw a blanket on top of one frame if I were carrying two bikes.

2adult and 1 kid's bikes

I've put bikes inside the trunk:


And I've attached a 2-bike rack to the rear hatch, although I've only ever put 1 bike on it at a time:


The adult bike fits fine inside the trunk with the seats folded down. I got two kids' bikes (16" and 20" wheels) into the trunk with the rear seats UP.

I wrote up my install of the Whispbar here - Roof-Rack-Install-and-Disassembly - although I use mine for a kayak, not bikes.

@notgasy: we live close to each other, if you want to see my Whispbar send me a PM.

paulkva said:

And I've attached a 2-bike rack to the rear hatch, although I've only ever put 1 bike on it at a time:

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That's an interestung bike rack, what kind is that? Is it mounted such that it could rub into the paint? Or is it suction cups?

I added a hitch to my Roadster and can haul two bikes. On the highway it was a surprising 20% hit on range.

For some reason I thought I remember the sales rep told me there were attachments in the roof for a rack for bikes or snow ski.

Torklift Central Model S Eco Hitch - the best! Stealth too when you don't need it as the hitch end is removable!

http://torkliftcentral.com/ecohitch/tesla/ecohitch_tesla_model_s.php

Aaron

aaron.s said:

Torklift Central Model S Eco Hitch - the best! Stealth too when you don't need it as the hitch end is removable!

http://torkliftcentral.com/ecohitch/tesla/ecohitch_tesla_model_s.php

Aaron

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I have one too. It works very well. Search "Torklift" on the forum to see one or more threads with all the info you need.

I went the Eco Hitch option and very happy with it

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/30861-Eco-Hitch-Install

I would however advise against the Thule you see in my shoot as it is big and obscures the rear camera.

I since switched to the "Thule Aero hitch" same as the one above.
Very light, easy to remove and does not obscure the camera as much.

Be aware if you are using Aero or any deep dish wheels it really hits the range more than regular road rims

Have you tried just putting the rear seats down and stuffing the bikes in? It's not pretty, but it can be done if you pull the front wheels off the bikes and put them (the bike wheels) on top of the bikes.

I have a Whispbar setup with 2 Frontloader bike mounts. Got the bars / bike mounts through REI to get a discount and the mounting kit direct from manuf (as REI didn't stock).

The installation wasn't too bad, and I'm tall enough that hoisting bikes onto the roof isn't a problem.

There is definitely some noticeable additional noise at most any speed, so you may find yourself turning the stereo up another notch to drown it out.

The reduction in range with the rack attached and unloaded is minimal, but you'll definitely notice the difference with bikes attached and at freeway speeds.

We took a Supercharged road trip from Raleigh NC to STL and back (I think we visited 10 different chargers in the process), we were routinely over 400 Wh/mi if going over 70 mph.

Only SC where having bikes on the roof was an issue was in Normal IL, as that site is in a parking garage with limited height clearance. We unloaded the bikes in the bus depot at the main level and locked them up at a nearby rack, got lunch, then got verbally abused by some bus depot minion when loading up the bikes to get back on the road.

Overall, very pleased with the roof rack option versus the tailgate rack we have for wife's RAV4.

Seven7 said:

Have you tried just putting the rear seats down and stuffing the bikes in? It's not pretty, but it can be done if you pull the front wheels off the bikes and put them (the bike wheels) on top of the bikes.

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With the rear seats folded down it should be pretty easy if you remove both wheels and get some mover's blankets from Harbor Freight Tools.
These puppies also come in handy: Pedros Chain Keeper w/Quick Release from BikeBling.com

My wife and I transport our tandem inside our Model S.

No need to take the wheels off. This is my track bike. Road bike also fits in no problem with both wheels on with my 58 cm frames.

Adult-sized road bikes fit no problem with both wheels on and the seats folded down.

hyperpretension said:

No need to take the wheels off. This is my track bike. Road bike also fits in no problem with both wheels on with my 58 cm frames.
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Removing the wheels gives the OP more flexibility with two bikes.