Tandem Roof Bike Rack for T-Bolt X Bars
09-29-20, 11:32 PM
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Tandem Roof Bike Rack for T-Bolt X Bars
Does anyone know of a Tandem Roof Bike Rack that will be compatible with the new style aero crossbars such as Yakima JetStream or Thule WingBar. My understanding is these crossbars have T-Bolt slots that can slide in a slot/ groove for adjustibility and a clean look. I'm ok with either the swing away tandem loading type rack or a conventional hoist it over your head, balance it and try to lock something in before it falls over kind.
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10-01-20, 11:36 AM
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Seriously, I would not use a tandem roof rack if I was paid to do it. I have been a member of a tandem club and the number of members that drive into the garage with the tandem(s) still on top is more than you would ever want to know. Apologies if you already have this kind of rack and are just that good that you've never (will never) had a mishap of this kind. One team I know of managed to do extensive damage to the garage too in addition to the total write off of their custom Co-Motion.
10-01-20, 02:05 PM
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Rocky Mounts tandem tray works with European factory rails, it looks like it should work with Jetstream. Unfortunately they,don’t make them anymore.
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I made a plate out of aluminum stock to mount a Yakima Sidewinder to my Thule Evo bars, using T-bolts. Works very well with little wind noise.
10-05-20, 08:40 AM
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I found a Rocky Mounts Tandem Rack (R4?) on eBay and it came with T-Slot hardware as well as round/square bar brackets.
But like Merlin said, it's discontinued so you will have to find it used or new-old-stock.
But like Merlin said, it's discontinued so you will have to find it used or new-old-stock.
