jh_on_the_cape
10-11-2016, 10:23 AM
I want to get another wheels-on roof tray. I have square Thule bars. 15QR fork so I really want wheels on.
I had a thule side-arm but I found it very noisy when not holding a bike. It sits up very high so I sold it. I might try it again...
Then I bought an older-generation 1upUSA rack which i have been using. The arms are a bit short for my 27.5 bike. I might get another one that is the updated version. My bike wobbles alot in there. I generally only go on short trips. This weekend we went on a 4.5 hour drive and my wife's bike was in one and the arms started opening on the highway. I stopped and closed the arms against each other with a strap but it freaked me out. My brother has the newer model with a ratcheting locking mechanism. Mine is more of a friction lock thing.
I see the rockymounts 'brass knuckles' and I use Rockymounts fork mount trays and like them. Anyone use these?
Any other contenders?
I have a Volvo wagon and don't have a hitch and don't see putting one on my car with 190k miles on it.
I generally lock my bike with a cable to the rack, but just for short periods. Additional security would be nice, but wheels on rooftop and security don't really go together.
They all seem to cost $200...
Thanks!
I had a thule side-arm but I found it very noisy when not holding a bike. It sits up very high so I sold it. I might try it again...
Then I bought an older-generation 1upUSA rack which i have been using. The arms are a bit short for my 27.5 bike. I might get another one that is the updated version. My bike wobbles alot in there. I generally only go on short trips. This weekend we went on a 4.5 hour drive and my wife's bike was in one and the arms started opening on the highway. I stopped and closed the arms against each other with a strap but it freaked me out. My brother has the newer model with a ratcheting locking mechanism. Mine is more of a friction lock thing.
I see the rockymounts 'brass knuckles' and I use Rockymounts fork mount trays and like them. Anyone use these?
Any other contenders?
I have a Volvo wagon and don't have a hitch and don't see putting one on my car with 190k miles on it.
I generally lock my bike with a cable to the rack, but just for short periods. Additional security would be nice, but wheels on rooftop and security don't really go together.
They all seem to cost $200...
Thanks!