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    First time using a Roof bike transport. 120kmh in the Highway is this side mouvement normal?

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    1. BKStephens on

      If that’s all the movement you’re getting at 120, I’d ssy you’re safe as houses.

    3. purple_helmet on

      Totally fine, all full bike racks do that. If it bothers you get a fork mount, it sways about half as much.

      Bikes catch a LOT of wind up there. Another tip is don’t follow a bigger vehicle too close, the wake turbulence makes the bike go crazy.

    4. Starfield00 on

      There is always going to be some movement. The most important thing is, it’s not going anywhere.

    7. AdroitOatmeal on

      Be careful with drive-throughs and low branches! I’ve had some bad experiences!

    8. Trust_n01 on

      Correct me if I’m wrong, but it’s not advised to use this type of bike rack with carbon frames. The movement is quite normal, but I’d be anxious to crack the downtube with the clamp… 

    9. GrrRider on

      Next time you put it on the rack, shake it side to side with moderate effort. You’ll see how much it moves without too much force. 

    12. Fixyobike on

      The tree that does not sway, breaks. But, I do tend to agree with those concerned about clamping a carbon frame. Even with an extra layer of protection, that’s a lot of side to side on a very concentrated spot.

    14. BilSuger on

      It’s normal. You rather want the bike to wobble a bit, than to have all the forces go through wherever it’s mounted.

    15. Karfanatik on

      I use a Yakima highroad which is pretty damn solid and the bikes still move. You gotta remember you got bushings that are compressing and the roof bar also bending slightly to the forces against it. This will make the bike sway a bit

    16. MonsterMunch00 on

      It’s actually good it’s moving otherwise it would be putting massive forces through the bike. If it puts your mind it rest I’ve done probably 20x 1000km trips with carbon bikes on a roof rack and usually cruise at 130-140kmh. No issues.

    17. an_eyepoke on

      Doing 120? As long as your not plowing over mailboxes
      Or at least get a radar detector to tell you where the cops is

    21. The_Pied_Piper1 on

      If the bike’s aero were right, it shouldn’t move at all. Change bike, it’s garbage. /s

    22. Gilmere on

      It’ll get a LOT worse behind a truck (or lorry in your country perhaps). Atmosphere is not homogenous. And because your bike’s drag coefficient is far from 0 (especially sideways) you are gonna get some effects. This not only looks fine, it shows the mount is working pretty good.

    24. Pawly519 on

      Looks good to me. Just don’t go through any drive-through’s or anything like that. I’ve seen some horror stories.
      Which is why I switched to the one that goes on the back. I feel much safer.

    25. nowaybrose on

      I don’t understand why we haven’t all gone to racks that hold the fork with wheel removed. I’ve had a bike slip out of its grip on the frame and fall over hard on the car. Plus I don’t like the idea of a clamp on my carbon

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