Seasuckers & your C&V
06-09-11, 05:41 PM
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Seasuckers & your C&V
Has anyone seen or used these racks? https://www.seasucker.com
My immediate response is, " are you crazy!" but I have to admit I'm still mystified by magnatism so trusting a vacuum to hold my Bicycle is a big leap for me. Your thoughts?
My immediate response is, " are you crazy!" but I have to admit I'm still mystified by magnatism so trusting a vacuum to hold my Bicycle is a big leap for me. Your thoughts?
06-09-11, 05:47 PM
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No. But i read this title as "SearSucker" and I was picturing this guy riding one of my bikes
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06-09-11, 05:58 PM
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No thanks. If one of the straps break on my old trunk mount, chances are I'd hear or see something before its too late.
If that vacuum fails for whatever reason, goodbye bike.
If that vacuum fails for whatever reason, goodbye bike.
06-09-11, 06:05 PM
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what the pics don't show is seconds later where this guy is on his back with rear window glass on his face.
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06-09-11, 06:34 PM
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If that vacuum fails for whatever reason, goodbye bike.
I wonder if they have a liability if it fails?
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Isn't that one of those fixie hipster torture devices for bike thieves?
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With my Saris bones rack the straps hold it to the car, but the lower legs transfer a lot of the actual load to the bumper. From the picture, this one appears to bear all the weight on your back window. Is this rack designed for one bike only?
06-09-11, 08:15 PM
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BPJ, there are several configurations, single or multiply bikes to a rack and apparently they stick of roofs, windows, hoods, wherever.
The question is, is a vacuum any less secure than straps, 4 vacuum cups = 800lbs of direct pull strenght? Seems strong enough but I'd hate to hear "pop, pop, pop, crash" when I'm tooling down the road. Although I've been in a car when a piece of a Thule rack decided to exit while we doing 70 plus with my bike on the roof.
The question is, is a vacuum any less secure than straps, 4 vacuum cups = 800lbs of direct pull strenght? Seems strong enough but I'd hate to hear "pop, pop, pop, crash" when I'm tooling down the road. Although I've been in a car when a piece of a Thule rack decided to exit while we doing 70 plus with my bike on the roof.
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BPJ, there are several configurations, single or multiply bikes to a rack and apparently they stick of roofs, windows, hoods, wherever.
The question is, is a vacuum any less secure than straps, 4 vacuum cups = 800lbs of direct pull strenght? Seems strong enough but I'd hate to hear "pop, pop, pop, crash" when I'm tooling down the road. Although I've been in a car when a piece of a Thule rack decided to exit while we doing 70 plus with my bike on the roof.
The question is, is a vacuum any less secure than straps, 4 vacuum cups = 800lbs of direct pull strenght? Seems strong enough but I'd hate to hear "pop, pop, pop, crash" when I'm tooling down the road. Although I've been in a car when a piece of a Thule rack decided to exit while we doing 70 plus with my bike on the roof.
06-10-11, 01:14 AM
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i don't think these guys are screwing around with the vacuums; it seems a majority of their product is marine related. if they're successful enough to push product in a market where people either keep their stuff, or have it fall in the ocean, i think the concept is sound. the only issue i have with this concept is the cleanliness of the car - most people who think they have a clean car really don't. creating a positive and lasting seal in harsher weather (New England, for example) is something that would be pretty hard to do with all the crud that gets stuck to your car. I am tempted though.
06-10-11, 01:36 AM
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it's cool that you could mount something to your car without needing tools or having to drill holes into the frame. but i would worry about it messing up the paint.
also, in one of the videos they mention that the suction cups lose pressure over time, though they do have an indicator when you need to pump them up. that means they are definitely a temporary mount, or require routine maintenance to ensure they are safe
$260 for the single mount, and over 500 for the triple mount means i will be putting my bike in the trunk without the wheels
also, in one of the videos they mention that the suction cups lose pressure over time, though they do have an indicator when you need to pump them up. that means they are definitely a temporary mount, or require routine maintenance to ensure they are safe
$260 for the single mount, and over 500 for the triple mount means i will be putting my bike in the trunk without the wheels
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Great shot Kurt! However, it makes me wonder how you'd dress for the cold northern climates.
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06-10-11, 07:38 AM
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^^^ I'm sweating just looking at the picture!
Climate extremes? I think the racks are intended for short trips and not long term installations.
Climate extremes? I think the racks are intended for short trips and not long term installations.
06-10-11, 09:30 AM
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Interesting rack. I too thought the thread was about seersucker. Seersucker is cooler than tweed. It's a cotton fabric and more suitable in hot weather which is why seersucker suits are more of a southern US thing. Perfect track attire.
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Interesting rack. I too thought the thread was about seersucker. Seersucker is cooler than tweed. It's a cotton fabric and more suitable in hot weather which is why seersucker suits are more of a southern US thing.
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