Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack

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Subject: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
Preferably one that can hold a bike with deeper wheels (HED3)

2013-09-04 8:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
his is what I have, with an additional strap for the front wheel
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-594xt-sidearm.asp
2013-09-04 8:22 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
Originally posted by isyphoto

his is what I have, with an additional strap for the front wheel
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-594xt-sidearm.asp


I use the same rack.
2013-09-04 8:49 AM
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I use a fork mounted rack.  I like that the bike is locked if I need to stop somewhere.  Downside is I tend to overtighten the lock for the fork so some of the paint chipped off my fork.   Very secure on highways.

http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-518-echelon.asp?item_type=2

2013-09-04 9:28 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack

I have the Yakima Anklebiter. The only bike it hasn't held was my ex's mountain bike, because the crank arms were really wide.

The wheel straps are adjustable to fit deeper wheels... and they're really not necessary (I've forgotten to ratchet them down a few times...) That arm holds the bike in VERY well. 

2013-09-04 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
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Originally posted by isyphoto

his is what I have, with an additional strap for the front wheel
http://www.rackattack.com/product-pages/thule-594xt-sidearm.asp


I use the same rack.


X2 ~ works great!!

2013-09-04 10:27 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
I had a couple of Yakima SprocketRockets: http://www.amazon.com/Yakima-SprocketRocket-Rooftop-Fork-Mount/dp/B...

They were great until someone stole them...
2013-09-04 11:09 AM
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Subject: RE: Looking for a Roof Mounted Rack
I bought this based on recommendations here on BT

http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/roof/highroller

I don't know if the ready strap is long enough for a deep wheel though. I just have regular wheels. Works great, definitely holds the bike sturdily.

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