No roof rack available for my car? Now, what?
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No roof rack available for my car? Now, what?
I had planned all along to get a roof rack for my car, because it's a hatchback, and I don't have a hitch, so my options are severely limited. I checked today, and there's no factory roof rack available from my dealer, and when I checked Thule, it says no fit available. My bike will fit in the back, but I have to take the seat off, so I was hoping for another alternative.
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Hitch rack is better anyway.
www.etrailer.com has hitches for almost any car- great prices/service, and they sell bike racks, too.
www.etrailer.com has hitches for almost any car- great prices/service, and they sell bike racks, too.
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I don't even know if they make a hitch for my car, and if they did, if it would be invisible. I definitely don't want a hitch ball sticking out the back of my car. lol.
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Somebody at my work has that on their Volvo S40. It's a nice looking rack, I may look into it if it fits a hatchback.
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Hyundai?
You're SOL.
Just kidding, get a rack like the bones. I custom made my own bike rack to work with factory rails. Hidden hitch is another idea. I'm sure you'll find something. The car is a 2008, that's the only reason they are being pissy. It's new enough they may not have gotten the thing made yet.
You're SOL.
Just kidding, get a rack like the bones. I custom made my own bike rack to work with factory rails. Hidden hitch is another idea. I'm sure you'll find something. The car is a 2008, that's the only reason they are being pissy. It's new enough they may not have gotten the thing made yet.
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Another vote for the Saris Bones. Unless you have a high aftermarket wing, it will fit. If you don't want that, I'm pretty sure they can put a tow bar on any car.
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There is a Performance shop on Sawmill rd near you.Not sure what brand they sell.
Also on Thule racks the "foot"of the rack can be bent slightly(in a bench vise) to conform to the door frame angle near the roof.I,ve used the same foot for several cars(Silverado,Taurus,Kia Spectra,Honda SI).You only need aprox. 24"spread between bars and the long rails compensate for the short roof.
Also on Thule racks the "foot"of the rack can be bent slightly(in a bench vise) to conform to the door frame angle near the roof.I,ve used the same foot for several cars(Silverado,Taurus,Kia Spectra,Honda SI).You only need aprox. 24"spread between bars and the long rails compensate for the short roof.
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Saris Bones is $129 at Bike Source. I haven't checked with Performance about it. I guess with these recommendations, I can't go wrong with it.
Thanks, guys!
Thanks, guys!
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With the rack on
With the rack off, you ca not see the hitch
With the rack off, you ca not see the hitch
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One warning about the Saris Bones (or any rack that supports a bike by the top tube). It's easy to position it in a way that makes it rub against the bike, wearing or chipping the paint. Just be mindful with this when putting your bike on. I put my bike in the back seat for most of my trips, but if the back seat isn't available (luggage in the back, more than 2 people going to the ride with me, etc.), out comes the Bones rack.
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One warning about the Saris Bones (or any rack that supports a bike by the top tube). It's easy to position it in a way that makes it rub against the bike, wearing or chipping the paint. Just be mindful with this when putting your bike on. I put my bike in the back seat for most of my trips, but if the back seat isn't available (luggage in the back, more than 2 people going to the ride with me, etc.), out comes the Bones rack.
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I had planned all along to get a roof rack for my car, because it's a hatchback, and I don't have a hitch, so my options are severely limited. I checked today, and there's no factory roof rack available from my dealer, and when I checked Thule, it says no fit available. My bike will fit in the back, but I have to take the seat off, so I was hoping for another alternative.
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System Price: $283.20 - Locks Included
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This system includes:
Yakima Q Towers - $127.20
Yakima Q78 Clip - $28.00
Yakima Q78 Clip - $28.00
Yakima 48 inch Cross Bars - $56.00
Yakima 4 Pack SKS cores - $44.00
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I dug the Honda Civic hatchbacks too, but the above pic is of a Mazda I believe.
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