Originally Posted by
ddeadserious
Aside from cost, I think that's part of the reason I haven't bought a rooftop rack for my Subaru. At least with the bike on a rack on the back of the car, I can keep an eye on it.
Since I have a sunroof I can still see it from where I sit but something that tall only secured by the fork ends and the bottom of the back wheel can be pretty tippy.