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Roof rack

  • 12-05-2011 11:17AM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    Looking for advice on a roof rack for my bike for going to triathlons.

    I can't use the ones tied to the boot as i need access to the boot for kids buggy etc and i find them messy and the tow bar is a no go as my wife doesn't want one on the car !


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    I (occasionally) use a cheap (€17) rack from NorAuto (picked up on the hols in France). Needs a spanner to fit to the car so not really suitable for quick on/off mounting. Bike is secured by two straps through the wheels and a hand-tightened down-tube clamp. Has behaved well on long trips across France.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,765 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    THULE

    i have 15 year old carriers going strong and 2 roof racks (one for an old corolla that doesnt fit anything anymore) wouldnt buy anything else (expensive - yes worth it yes imo)

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    THULE

    i have 15 year old carriers going strong and 2 roof racks (one for an old corolla that doesnt fit anything anymore) wouldnt buy anything else (expensive - yes worth it yes imo)

    Where would i get one ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Cyclesuperstore is where I got mine from, they had a decent selection last time I checked. Halfords also have a good range of Thule products.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    If you got a Ford Focus 2007+ I have a Thule roof rack (aerobars) I'm selling. I've recently changed cars. I must put an add in the adverts, too lazy.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,197 ✭✭✭elvis jones


    Found this

    http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=165688&pk=0FBB9

    Add the bars and its 200 in total for my 2007 Passat.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,765 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    Found this

    http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=165688&pk=0FBB9

    Add the bars and its 200 in total for my 2007 Passat.

    i think the one i have now came from micks garage (previous one was bought in uk when i lived there)

    personally i dont like clamping carbon tubes so i use oone of these
    http://www.thule.com/en-GB/IE/Products/BikeCarriers/RoofCarriers/Thule%20OutRide%20561.aspx
    clamps the forks and rear wheel - but the you need a fronnt wheel carrier (plenty of space in my car so i put it in the boot)

    but pro cars use those sort of racks and i'd trust a thule more than most other manufacturers

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,283 ✭✭✭kenmc


    FWIW, you can get a towbar that the hitch detaches , and one where the hitch folds away, so it's not there when in use.
    Don't know why your wife doesn't want one though, they're incredibly useful.

    Roofrack wise - THULE all the way - wouldn't trust anything else.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭Home:Ballyhoura


    I recently bought two of these for 98 euro...half the price of the thule equivalent and I've very happy!

    http://www.cyclesurgery.com/avenir-carolina-1-bike-rack//bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/2711


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,283 ✭✭✭kenmc


    I recently bought two of these for 98 euro...half the price of the thule equivalent and I've very happy!

    http://www.cyclesurgery.com/avenir-carolina-1-bike-rack//bikes-components-bikewear/fcp-product/2711
    But they need roofbars to fit onto first.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Timmah!


    Hungrycol wrote: »
    If you got a Ford Focus 2007+ I have a Thule roof rack (aerobars) I'm selling. I've recently changed cars. I must put an add in the adverts, too lazy.

    I may be interested in that Hungrycol, is there a price?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭Hungrycol


    I should probably do it ligit and put it on adverts.ie or in the cycling adverts. I haven't even thought about a price but I'll have a think and get back to you or let you be aware of the ad.

    Mods, let me know of any infraction on the above (before being yellow carded :rolleyes:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭Timmah!


    That's fair enough.


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