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Fork mounted bike rack

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    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,865 ✭✭✭cletus


    I've seen fork mounts in the bed of pick up truck in America. They seem solid


    What would the advantage be of this roof rack over one where you can leave the front wheel on



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    fat bloke
    Registered Users Posts: 5,815 ✭✭✭fat bloke


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118496873#Comment_118496873

    If they're going on the roof then none. Same height restriction and you've to find room in the boot for front wheels.



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    gn3dr
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    I much prefer fork mounted racks. More stable that the wheel mount ones and no need to be clamping the frame.

    I bought a pair of these last year https://www.micksgarage.com/d/bike-racks/products/3518295/pure-instinct-roof-fork-fixing bit cheaper than Thule.

    Bought Aguri aero roof bars to mount them to. Relatively quiet at speed.



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    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,865 ✭✭✭cletus


    I've only used wheel mounted ones, but I've not noticed much instability, or at least nothing I'd be concerned about.

    Clamping the frame is probably only an issue with a carbon frame, and even then it's not really an issue



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    hesker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭hesker


    I have cheap Halfords wheel mount ones that were given to me. They’re fine but the bike can slide forward about 6 inches sometimes unless I take extra care and apply additional restraints. I don’t use it much except maybe summer hols.

    If I was buying I think I would go with fork mount system over wheel mount.

    But if I was buying I think I would go the distance and get tow hitch system. Roof mount always makes me a bit nervous when I think of car park entrances.



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    CJay1
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭CJay1


    Yeah I was thinking they seem more stable. That one is sold out in Mick's is sold out. Will give the thule one a go. Thanks



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    ednwireland
    Registered Users Posts: 14,288 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    i have a 25 plus year old thule one, still works !

    My weather

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



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    casion3
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭casion3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118497555#Comment_118497555

    Hi there how do you find this one.

    On bikeinn reduced. A bit cheaper than the thule. Easy to use and seem solid?



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    gn3dr
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118556563#Comment_118556563

    Hi

    Yeah it's grand. Works well. The only thing I must do is replace the skewers that came with them as the thread on them is a bit coarse. I'll just switch to standard skewers. It is set up to be Abe to take bolt through, quick release and other types of front hubs but I just have standard quick release.



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    casion3
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭casion3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118556855#Comment_118556855

    Thanks for getting back so soon.

    I am on QR as well.

    I think you need adaptors for the other type.

    I know lads who have the brand for other bike racks and seem fine so will take the plunge. A bit cheaper than the thule



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    gn3dr
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118557865#Comment_118557865

    Just saw this. I can't actually remember what adapters it came with. Will check tomorrow night what's in the shed.



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    hesker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭hesker


    Did you get a chance to look in the shed. Also wondering this



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    gn3dr
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118576759#Comment_118576759

    Sorry forgot to check but just checked now and there aren't any extra adapters that came with it. It came with normal quick release road bike adapters. Looking at the manual the optional extras are for 12x100, 15x100, 15x110, 20x110. Having said that the adapters are pretty simple and if you had access to a lathe they could easily be made.



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    gn3dr
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    IMG_20220204_183043.jpg




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    hesker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭hesker


    Yeah thanks. Saw that in the manual alright.



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    casion3
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭casion3


    Fairplay.

    Thanks for the info. Just happy to find our someone has used one and the bike is still alive.

    Order placed!



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