Are you a sucker? . . .

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . for this new bike rack?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20023159-1.html?tag=cnetRiver

It may really suck--in a good way--but I think I'll pass . . . ;)

BBD

[AngryScientist]

no effin way :no:

[rice rocket]

I saw that.

My concern is a total lack of security.

[Waldo]

I'd be willing to give it a shot in a couple of years after there's track history and after prices come down.

[weisan]

sure, why not?! Isn't that how Batman got up the Empire building? :hello:

[Steve in SLO]

I trust the physics behind the design, but the potential for non-secure application would give me pause.

[Elefantino]

Do they come off easily when you drive your bike into the garage?

[Louis]

I trust the physics behind the design

Unless you're at altitude...

[Ahneida Ride]

Sticky Situation ....

[rwsaunders]

Don't be too worried....they use a similar suction device to lift large panes of glass and computer room raised access floors. There's no reason that this technology couldn't apply here. Security would seem to be an issue, and I'd be worried about scratching the paint on my car.

[1happygirl]

My suction cups for my bath towel (read flat hard, non curved surface and light weight) always fall at 2am and wake me up-I always replace it and it happens again.


I wanna believe cuz I like the idea, but no way, no how to my bike!

[William]

Don't be too worried....they use a similar suction device to lift large panes of glass and computer room raised access floors. There's no reason that this technology couldn't apply here. Security would seem to be an issue, and I'd be worried about scratching the paint on my car.

We use these for moving/lifting large glass panels for etching and carving. A 4'x8'x3/4" panel weighs a ton. We sometimes have to use a chain hoist to lift them. Those things do not let go unless they are damaged in some way.



William

[onekgguy]

I suppose my initial thought is what happens after you affix them in the coolness of your garage and then hit the road on a 90 degree, sunny day and would that effect the bond in any way? Probably not but it seems to me it's not as safe as something that's strapped down.

Kevin g

[veloduffer]

They don't hold my EZPass holder well, and that's inside the car. I can't imagine how well they would do when subject to the elements. Given that Thule/Yakima racks are a proven quantity, I don't see how these are a better mouse trap.

[RPS]

Idiot proof? :rolleyes:

The suction cups may hold a ton, but who says the glass hatch can hold the bike? Or thin roof sheetmetal not cave in depending on where cups are attached?

I’m sure there is lots of legalese to go with instructions, but hardly idiot proof IMO. Some idiot will undoubtedly attach it to a convertible soft top.

[Volant]

no effin way :no:

+100

[fourflys]

Idiot proof? :rolleyes:
Some idiot will undoubtedly attach it to a convertible soft top.

I'm guessing only in the south... :D

[William]

Idiot proof? :rolleyes:

The suction cups may hold a ton, but who says the glass hatch can hold the bike? Or thin roof sheetmetal not cave in depending on where cups are attached?

I’m sure there is lots of legalese to go with instructions, but hardly idiot proof IMO. Some idiot will undoubtedly attach it to a convertible soft top.

Nothing is idiot proof.

Attaching standard mounts to rusted rain gutters.... I've seen that one done. :crap:


William