hello I would like to know if enyone has the bike holder that is shown in the picture. I have oem cross bars from toyota on my car and want to buy the thule one to hold the bike is this holder enough for my bike and also if some one has the same holder maybe can help me out.They guy in the review says it's enough even for an e bike around same kg like my bike
by marambass
3 Comments
I used to have two of them for my mtb (hitch rack now). It will work fine but not the best for mtb. Raising the bike to the rooftop can be a hassle sometime. The vise needs to be well positioned, often close to the bb (where your bottle cage is). The bike will wobble quite a bit but not fall off. Not recommended for carbon frames. Look up Thule Upride witch is simpler and more solid.
Your bottle cage and the frame clamp of that particular model of holder are going to constantly battle.
Find a holder that clamps your front wheel (or both wheels) instead.
The racks that hold the bike by the frame aren’t great. Look up the 1up roof rack.