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So, my X1 will have the rear bike prep, but I'm struggling with the 'interesting' BMW UK pricing for the Pro 2.0 bike carrier with the 3rd bike extension bar.

Whilst searching around for cheaper mainland EU sourced parts, I came across this:

https://www.baum-bmwshop24.de/kugelk...r-71606870724/

Yes, its the ball head on its own!

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BMW fixing ball for rear carriers
Only fits vehicles with SA 3ARA preparation rear luggage rack
The ball carrier is required to mount a bicycle carrier.
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Which to my mind means I can get this along with a standard Thule carrier?

Am I understanding this right?

If you have the rear bike prep, what system did you get, roughly how much did you pay and do you have the part numbers?

Thanks.