Best Roof Rack
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Best Roof Rack
I have a wagon (535XIT) that I want to buy a cross bars and bike rack for.
My considerations are:
1) Good rack for the bike, I have carbon wheels and carbon frame and not sure if I should get they type where you remove the front wheel or not. Also what rack will hold the bike the best without scratching it or the wheels.
2) I will like a rack that I could quickly remove when I am not using it.
Your suggestions would be most appreciated
My considerations are:
1) Good rack for the bike, I have carbon wheels and carbon frame and not sure if I should get they type where you remove the front wheel or not. Also what rack will hold the bike the best without scratching it or the wheels.
2) I will like a rack that I could quickly remove when I am not using it.
Your suggestions would be most appreciated
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I have the Yakima High Roller on the Subaru, no contact with any parts other than the wheels, and it has a lock built in to lock it up. Installation/removal takes about 5 minutes with the Mity-Mounts from Yakima (my car has factor crossbars).
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I have a subaru outback with factory rails and I love the RockyMounts TieRod. I also have a Thule rack on my wifes SUV with the Thule peloton bike rack, but I much prefer the RockyMounts rack.
https://www.rockymounts.com/tierod_bike_rack_p/1012.htm
https://www.rockymounts.com/tierod_bike_rack_p/1012.htm
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I don't know which rack is best for your car. A handful of people had told me Yakima racks tend to work better on Subarus, and whether it's true or not, that's what I wound up with. Mine has a slightly higher weight limit than the similar Thule, which means I'm able to drive two kayaks around.
There's another thread about that ... the 41's wisdom is that you should take your rack off the car so it isn't diminished by rain or wind.
There's another thread about that ... the 41's wisdom is that you should take your rack off the car so it isn't diminished by rain or wind.
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Uh, isn't that on backwards? And that thing isn't on the tire right?
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WhispBar. Yakima makes them.
A BMW should wear nothing else.
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I've seen people hacksaw the excess tray length once they figure out how long they need it, which allows some flexibility in mounting (if you have to mount more than 2 bikes, one of them should probably be turned the other way).
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I considered that, but decided that I didn't care that much. I put both mine and the wifes bike up there, both facing backwards without any problems.
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Looking at Thule they have a number of different system to hold the bike. Which would be best for a Carbon Cervelo?
594XT Sidearm
598 Criterium
599XTR Big Mouth
594XT Sidearm
594XT Sidearm
598 Criterium
599XTR Big Mouth
594XT Sidearm
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I'm a big Yakima fan. Having used both the Q and railgrab towers, I can say that the systems are solidly built. Though, if you're going for sleek looks, then perhaps the whispbars that DinoShepard recommended would be better than the current generation of the railgrab towers + crossbars. In terms of the actual racks, I would suggest fork mounted ones, especially for composite materials.
Though I don't personally own a carbon bike, I'd still have reservations about the bike rack connecting to a carbon DT for support. YMMV.
Though I don't personally own a carbon bike, I'd still have reservations about the bike rack connecting to a carbon DT for support. YMMV.
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I have Thule Aero bars that I take on and off a 328i wagon. They look great and instal easily BUT trying to mount a Thule Prologue carrier was a PITA as the bolts/washers they include don't work properly with the aero bar adapter (bolts are too short and the rack wobbles). It's an easy fix involving a hardware store, buy not what you should have to be dealing with. I like the bike carrier and used it for a few years with Thule square bars without issue. If you're interested in a Thule carrier but you need to purchase an Xadapt kit to fit it, you may need a similar fix.
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Which is better Thule or Yakima
Is WhispBar better than Thule Aero bars? Are BMW cross bars just repackage Thule?
I have the feeling that Yakima is a supposed to be a lower cost alternative but they end up cost almost as much.
Is WhispBar better than Thule Aero bars? Are BMW cross bars just repackage Thule?
I have the feeling that Yakima is a supposed to be a lower cost alternative but they end up cost almost as much.
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I have a subaru outback with factory rails and I love the RockyMounts TieRod. I also have a Thule rack on my wifes SUV with the Thule peloton bike rack, but I much prefer the RockyMounts rack.
https://www.rockymounts.com/tierod_bike_rack_p/1012.htm
https://www.rockymounts.com/tierod_bike_rack_p/1012.htm
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I'm a big Yakima fan. Having used both the Q and railgrab towers, I can say that the systems are solidly built. Though, if you're going for sleek looks, then perhaps the whispbars that DinoShepard recommended would be better than the current generation of the railgrab towers + crossbars. In terms of the actual racks, I would suggest fork mounted ones, especially for composite materials.
Though I don't personally own a carbon bike, I'd still have reservations about the bike rack connecting to a carbon DT for support. YMMV.
Though I don't personally own a carbon bike, I'd still have reservations about the bike rack connecting to a carbon DT for support. YMMV.
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From Pcad:
You have to get the bike carriers that grab the down tube. Fork mounts can fail, happened to me. I had the one below, it worked great.
You have to get the bike carriers that grab the down tube. Fork mounts can fail, happened to me. I had the one below, it worked great.
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Whispbar is actually owned by Yakima now.
I just purchased the Thule AeroBlade...had a hitch mount Thule Helium but it doesn't work so well with my new mtb.
I just purchased the Thule AeroBlade...had a hitch mount Thule Helium but it doesn't work so well with my new mtb.