Originally Posted by
SeanBlader
I had thought of something sufficiently snarky to compliment your comment, but I can be better than that, so thank you for the excellent example. The disclaimer was because I'm not sure I'd want to try it with a 40lb cruiser, I'd be worried about cracking the glass.
I'm not going to put my bike on the back of my car for a thousand kilometers, I'd rather fly for that. This was a case where I needed to leave the car, and I'd rather ride home than take public transit. And it means I don't need to modify or add weight to either of my cars, and I have one rack for both. I will however reply next time someone posts about the SeaSucker and comment on it's longevity. I do expect the rubber suction cups and internal seals to deteriorate over time, but I still expect to have paid less for my rack than a Thule rack that's limited to one car.
No need to get snarky, just yanking your chain a bit. Kudos to innovators trying different things in different ways, and hopefully for the better. But Ocaam's Razor comes to mind, at least for me - paraphrase, the simplest solutions are usually the best ones. IOW, if it ain't broke....
Not suggesting that traditional bike racks/carriers - roof or hitch types - are perfect, as quality vary greatly - but my Thule roof and hitch racks have served me well for over 20 years, carrying all different types of bike(s) without any worry or incident. The very fact that you're already concerned with weight potentially cracking the glass, even after only 40 miles of driving, suggests to me that perhaps the Seasuckers have a narrow bandwidth of users/buyers - say those with sportscars or 2+2 coupes, those without hitches or roof rack capability, or those who live in apartments without garage or storage space, etc etc.