New car, need a new rack

[makoti]

Just brought home a 2017 VW Golf SEL, so of course I need a new bike rack. I've use a Yakima round bar setup from 20+ years ago for every car in between by just swapping out clips. It looks like Yakima has moved on from the Q clips. The ones I'd need aren't made or in stock anywhere.
What are people with this car (or any 2015+ Golf) using? Anyone use the roundbar adapters from Yakima? Any trunk rack suggestions?
Thanks!

[Ken Robb]

The basic Hollywood Rack works as well or better than some of my more complex/expensive models. They are easily moved/adapted to almost any car.

[2metalhips]

Does the Golf have roof rails? Thule makes a product called rail riders which I use on a TSX SW. I suspect Yakima makes a similar product.

[rlanger]

SeaSucker. Then you'll never have to buy a new rack when you get a new car.

Fits every vehicle and goes on and comes off in seconds.

[jtbadge]

If you're looking for a trunk rack, a Saris Bones 3 fits nicely on my '12 GTI. That said, you might want to add some padding around the holders, as they will scratch/scuff the paint on your bikes.

Honestly, though, the best answer is having a hitch installed and getting a Kuat or OneUp.

[MaraudingWalrus]

I've got a hitch with a Kuat rack on my '12 GTI. I also have a Thule aeroblade roof rack system with 3x Rocky Mount fork mounted carriers.

I'd probably buy a 1-up rack if buying at retail prices. Was hard to justify buying a 1-up rack at retail when the shop I work at sells Kuats and I could get at wholesale.

I also would consider a seasucker rack, especially if you live somewhere corrosive/salty like I do (coastal FL) it will be easier to take on and off, and perhaps live a longer life due to not being in the environment all the time.

[makoti]

No rails on the roof.

The bars I have are 60". The suggested width is 48". Other than being wide, any reason to worry about that? It won't live on the car. I'd use it rather infrequently.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by rlanger

SeaSucker. Then you'll never have to buy a new rack when you get a new car.

Fits every vehicle and goes on and comes off in seconds.

I had never heard of these. Suction cups? And they stay on without deforming the metal on the roof?

[Bentley]

Originally Posted by makoti

I had never heard of these. Suction cups? And they stay on without deforming the metal on the roof?

Right, suction cups but on steroids

There happens to be one in the classifieds for a banging price (no relation)

If I did not already have one I would have purchased it

[peanutgallery]

Trunk racks? Yeesh!!

Whatever you do, don't butcher the car like. Reciever is probably the best option

[572cv]

A lot depends on how you want to use it, but I’m starting to like the seasucker minibomber I got recently. Easy on, easy off. Well thought out, if totally different. Worth considering, at least.

[mudhead]

Have you considered a hitch mount rack?

[makoti]

Originally Posted by 572cv

A lot depends on how you want to use it, but I’m starting to like the seasucker minibomber I got recently. Easy on, easy off. Well thought out, if totally different. Worth considering, at least.

just watching a few videos, it looks like you'd need to take it off when you get to where ever you are going to ride & re-install for the ride home, or it could easily walk.

[makoti]

Originally Posted by mudhead

Have you considered a hitch mount rack?

No hitch. Don't plan to install one, so no.

[Lionel]

Originally Posted by makoti

just watching a few videos, it looks like you'd need to take it off when you get to where ever you are going to ride & re-install for the ride home, or it could easily walk.

Yes you do. But it's fast and easy.