I’ve read a lot of posts on Rockbros Suction Roof Rack as well as Seasucker roof rack.
I opted to go with Rockbros (mainly because of price). I’ll have to say I was very impressed with how well this stood up on my trip from Kyle, TX (78640) to Trestle Bike Park (80482).
We put slightly over 2000 miles round trip. The first leg I was stopping every 1/4 tank to check the rack and ensure no white was showing on the suction cups.
Halfway through the trip I stopped every 1/2 tank. I got comfortable enough with it, that on the way back I only checked it whenever I stopped to fill up.
There were three of us traveling and had a full car, so I mounted the front wheels to the frame of each bike using Velcro straps in order to save room in the trunk and cabin of the car.
I will say that I noticed while in Colorado, the suction cups became a little loose quicker than while in Texas. I’m guessing it’s due to the elevation. I’m not sure….just a guess.
Despite that, the rack worked as expected.
by pancho_clause
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Good thing you blurred out your plates. Wanted to nab your valve caps.
That’s brave. I’m willing to gamble on low-risk Chinese bits, but probably not ones I’m putting $10k worth of bikes on.
Similar with my seasucker. Been all over the UK with it on the roof all kids of weather. My bikes pretty heavy and had an Orbea rise on there at the same time (2 bike rack) not even phased.