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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 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. -- Perre You have to be smarter than a robot to reply. |
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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 ... 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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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. ----------------------- PeteCresswell |
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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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Buy a Yak, & don't look back.........wotrth the money.
"news.sonnet.com" wrote in message ... 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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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. Phil Brown |
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And were supposed to feel bad for you after you just bought a Porsche. : )
"Titanl9" wrote in message ... "news.sonnet.com" wrote in news:vmt3b.3005$xD2.272 @fe01.atl2.webusenet.com: 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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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 -) ----------------------- PeteCresswell |
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"news.sonnet.com" wrote in message
... 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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"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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