RGNY

hey,

trying to find a two bike roof rack system.

i have the square section Thule bars i use for general purpose.

looking for a best method to carry two bikes (my fixed commuter and wife's fat tire beach cruiser) on the roof w/o removing wheels.

i looked at the Thule Big Mouth rack, but can find nothing that says i can mount two side by side.

experience? suggestions?

thanks for any help.

ducnut

You can mount them side-by-side.

If it were me and had a hitch, I'd go hitch-mount. If no hitch, I'd look into getting one. They install easily enough that one can do it at home. Hitch-mounts offer better fuel mileage, your bikes don't take a beating with rocks and bugs, bikes are easier to access, and there's never a worry of hitting something overhead with your bikes. For what Thule wants for two bike mounts, you can easily get into a hitch-mount (Swagman I paid $100) and hitch (hitchfinder.com). Though, if budget isn't a factor, the Kuat NV is the nicest I've seen. Just throwing some ideas out there.

achoo

If you already have the crossbars on your roof, all you need are two of something like this:

https://mudflaps.com/i-7340674-thule-...d-carrier.html

or this:

https://www.amazon.com/Inno-Locking-U.../dp/B00120QGG4

If you're willing to remove the front wheel, fork-mount racks are a lot cheaper:

https://www.amazon.com/Inno-Locking-F.../dp/B00120J1YS

RGNY

thanks, lots of food for thought!

fourknees

I'd second this. I had a roof rack for a while and then later installed a hitch rack. (on my toyota corolla) Much easier, for my wife too. Especially for a heavier beach cruiser. I just went to a Uhaul to get the receiver.

You can check craiglist for a hitch mounted bike rack, they are always on there.

andyman1970

I use Yakima Frontloaders with my stock Honda Element roof rack. Never need to remove the front tires.