The kind that have wheel cups or slots would work fine. They are far superior in general. But you need a hitch. It's worth it to have a hitch rack.
Otherwise you can get a bar that goes across the bike. I hate anything touching my paint because it invariably gets dinged or rubbed. The rad rover is pretty heavy though a wheel cup style would be much better.
I know everyone is crapping on you for the rack, and screw the haters...
Just for reference sake, the two foam pads sit On the trunk lid, and the bottom two basically sit on your license plate. Make sure you tighten and then half hitch the loops (that hold tension with friction) because those will come lose. That nylon strap is really prone to coming loose. You can also get the length set in place and then sew the strap in place. Cut the extra slack and be done with it.
Allen makes an adapter for mountain bikes. It keeps your bike straight across the back and the tires won't stick out as much (reducing wind drag). Works great, well built, and it's cheap (shockingly).
Lastly, get some bungie cord to keep the bike attached to the rack so it doesn't swing back off the car when wind is pushing against it and then whack the back of your car when you stop (speaking from experience here).
Congrats on the bike, it looks great :)
You have two options. The most expensive option possible is a receiver hitch mounted rack with a flat bottom where the bike rests on the wheels. The budget friendly option is an adapter bar to use with a hanging rack.
Example of an adapter:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_2B6TNV9TAT4SNZB81RFP
I have a Trance 29er, love the bike, hate the too tube as it makes transport difficult on a hanger.
I found this adapter of sorts on Amazon that bridges the head tube and seat post, works well.
Also, get a short strap/bungee and secure the bike to your hanger support post. The size of the Trance tends to cause kiting/sway at higher interstate speeds and this keeps it stable.
In case it helps I bought these crossbar adapter things when I was running a hanging rack like you are and it allowed my bikes to not have one wheel so close to the ground or in danger of roasting by the tailpipe:
If you have a step-through frame, then you do need a cross-bar adaptor like this if your rack is designed to hold the bike by the top tube. I believe most trunk racks do. However, considering how much cheaper trunk racks are than other types, even this extra expense isn't that bad!
There is nothing hugely wrong with a trunk rack, though if you have a spoiler one might not fit on your vehicle. Companies like Allen often have lists that help you figure out compatibility. Trunk racks are cheapest but do obscure your rear window and backup camera a bit. I consider this worthwhile. Hitch racks seem to be the best quality racks, but you of course need a hitch first!
I don't know specifically of any car rack that would work, but there is an adapter you can buy for bikes without a top frame post. It's an expanding metal tube that you attach to the seat post and the fork stem, and it allows for mounting of step thru bikes onto traditional bike racks.
I also picked up two of these Allen Sports Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor at $16.96 a piece for the bikes without crossbars.
They worked very well and required zero effort to put them on or take off. There's a big spring inside that comes under tension when you stretch them in order to hook the seat post, which holds them securely.
Super simple. Takes less then 20 seconds to put them on or off.
I have a 2013 Exile Comp and an Allen hitch mount rack. It works, but just barely so. I ride a large frame which is long enough so that one of the arms just fits through the space between the shock and top tube, a size medium or small would probably not work without a top tube adapter.
With a heaver bike (compared to a road bike) I would definitely recommend a hitch mount. I almost lost two bikes on the highway with a trunk mount rack as one of the straps failed. A hitch receiver for a Civic should be ~$125-200 and if you get the three bike Allen hitch rack (a great rack) for ~$150 you are looking at around ~$300, but it's a solution that will work quite well.
In case the owner of that car finds this post....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_2JkwBb7T1T11C
At first, I bought a top-bar for it, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE
That only kind of works with my rack.
So, I just ordered one of those that you put the tires into, then drop a bar over the wheels.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fultyme-RV-1300-Hitch-Mount-2-Bike-Rack-200-lbs-Capacity/692554514
It's on backorder, so I've not gotten to try it out. But, it sits lower, so easier to pick up to put into the rack, and it shouldn't tear up the paint.
Downtube could work as long as it has enough clearance for the front wheel. the top tube could work but you might need to add a bar between the seat post and the steering tube (Something like this) for added support. Or you could get one of those rear cargo racks that attach to the seat post (like this) and put the battery on it.
You can buy a top bar attachment and mount the bike normally. $20 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE/
If it’s a women’s frame or step-thru you might need one of these adapter bars but you should be fine.
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE
What you need, my dude, is one of these bad boys.
https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE
If it is only one bike you need to haul and you have a hitch receiver in back Harbour freight makes a great carrier.
https://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-aluminum-motorcycle-carrier-62837.html
If all you need to get where you need to be is somehow to strap over a top bar,cross bar, whatever they are called well available everywhere:
https://www.amazon.ca/Allen-900B-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE
Yes but this.
https://www.uhaul.com/Trailer-Hitches/2020/Mazda/Cx-5/
Plus this.
https://yakima.com/products/ridgeback
Plus these.
ALLEN Tension Bar Bicycle Cross-Bar Adaptor, Black, One size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_2QWN9Q46XC1MTWQ0Y5C8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Will be a way better and not that expensive solution.
A cheaper rack will do the job. But so happy I have this Yakima one.
Looks odd but hey if it works, it works. I also had one of those trunk mounts. I ended up buying this https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/143-0902462-3100501?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000ELSSZE&pd_rd_r=e7a08602-aeb6-45db-9a4a-81a68763c5ff&pd_rd_w=T9mtm&pd_rd_wg=XCQQw&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=NNY3P6FVA0C32SQTJ63S&psc=1&refRID=NNY3P6FVA0C32SQTJ63S to help straighten out the bike since my top tube is not straight. Ended up upgrading to a 1up rack so that part is just sitting there
I have this.
And these for the kids and wife's bike that don't have crossbars / crossbars I can use.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ELSSZE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_8RW3NTY6Z37E4SMF3H97
Other sites say that one you picked scratches frames at the attachment points.
Tje Uhaul install was easy. Made an appointment. Drove in. Waited 30 minutes. Drove off.
The hitch is an easy install you put the car on ramps. Drop the exhaust off the rubber mounts at the back. Install the hitch and reattach the exhaust. DIY if you have ramps. Honestly the DIY WAS not worth the $60 I could pay someone.
I think that Etsy one looks fantastic if it works. Though I might be more comfortable with a rubberized or otherwise-padded surface on which to rest my top tube.
If you can't find a mount to accommodate the bike, the bike can accommodate any mount if you get a top tube: https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar/dp/B000ELSSZE But I doubt that's what you're looking for...
Bikes you are asking is a bread-and-butter bike @ any LBS. I think you should visit your favorite LBS.
My current "go-to" bike is Momentum bikes (aka Giant.) It's designed for urban/suburban use, relatively inexpensive, and quite useful. Any LBS that sells Giant should be able to get one for you.
http://www.momentum-biking.com/us
If money/budget is not an issue -
http://www.rivbike.com/Rivendell-Atlantis-p/f-atlantis.htm
> Do I need anything extra if I want to mount the bike onto a car or a bus?
If the bike is step-through, you'd need a cross bar.
You can get a TOP tube thing for pretty cheap $15, it hook from Stem to seat post. Work great with my g/f's girly bike.
http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Tension-Bicycle-Cross-Bar-Adaptor/dp/B000ELSSZE