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Old August 28th 03, 09:42 PM
Per Elmsäter
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news.sonnet.com wrote:
Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?

Why are these things so damn expensive?

Thanks


Expensive? I paid about 35 Euro for my Thule bike rack. Ie for one bike. I
already have the basic rack with a Thule box mounted on it. This gave me
just enough space to put one bike beside it.

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Old August 28th 03, 11:21 PM
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I'm looking for the same thing, and I agree, they are so damn expensive!! I
found a couple places that seems to be somewhat cheaper, one was this guy:

http://www.class-cycles.com

Still about $400 for a 2 bike setup. Another was this guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2426593428

He came in about $30 cheaper than the first. I still haven't purchased from
either, I've been trying to find some used stuff without much luck.

Let me know if you find a cheaper source.

Chris

"news.sonnet.com" wrote in message
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Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?

Why are these things so damn expensive?

Thanks





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Old August 29th 03, 02:52 AM
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Experiences? Opinions?


I had one for awhile. Got rid of it once I realized that it was only a matter
of time until I drove under something too low.

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Old August 29th 03, 05:17 PM
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I've had excellent luck with the Yakima roof mount on my Honda. I don't
have a garage, so I don't need to worry about the bikes crashing into
the garage.

I also have the bike mount where you don't need to remove the front
tire. It takes all of about 45 seconds to load the bike.

They're expensive because there isn't much competition. Yak and Thule
seem to hold most of the market.

Good luck.

Joel

news.sonnet.com wrote:

Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?

Why are these things so damn expensive?

Thanks






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Old August 29th 03, 05:38 PM
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Buy a Yak, & don't look back.........wotrth the money.

"news.sonnet.com" wrote in message
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Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?

Why are these things so damn expensive?

Thanks





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Old August 30th 03, 01:31 AM
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I had one for awhile. Got rid of it once I realized that it was only a
matter
of time until I drove under something too low.


Just gotta be careful, Pete. I've used them for more than 30 years and I've
never run into anything more solid than a shrub branch.
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Old August 30th 03, 02:09 AM
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And were supposed to feel bad for you after you just bought a Porsche. : )

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Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?

Why are these things so damn expensive?

Thanks




Because these racks are exposed to the elements and they have to withstand
the effects of wind as we drive 60-75mph. Bad welds could yield and nice
accident for both your bike and auto, not to forget the damage your bikes
might do if projected into another vehicle.

I've used Yakima & Thule and both are great. I have a great Yakima hitch
mount that's worth every penny of it's $500+.

What's bothersome for me is that my hitch mounts worked fine for any
vehicle with that can take a hitch and was great for my SUV. However, I
just sold that recently and bought a porsche. Now I have to buy porsches
roof rack system... Yikes



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Old August 30th 03, 02:03 PM
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Just gotta be careful, Pete. I've used them for more than 30 years and I've
never run into anything more solid than a shrub branch.


That shows that you have a higher innate competancy level than Yours Truly -)
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Old August 31st 03, 04:32 PM
Steven M. Scharf
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"news.sonnet.com" wrote in message
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Looking for a new roof mount bike rack.

Considering, Yakima, Thule, Rocky Mounts

Experiences? Opinions?


The Yakima and Thule fit kits are sometimes quite different.
Look at a car the same as yours with each system before
buying. On an Acura Integra that my gf had, the Yakima
mount was terrible (went over the weatherproofing, crushing
and deforming it, while the Thule mount went under the
weatherproofing, and there were even indicators under
there for Thule mount locations, stamped into the sheet metal.

After that I became partial to Thule, and the TUV approval
provides some assurance that the product has at least been
tested under extreme conditions.


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Old September 18th 03, 02:26 AM
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"ottodog" c wrote in :

And were supposed to feel bad for you after you just bought a Porsche.
: )


No, I've never been one that wanted anybody to feel bad for me
 




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