Take a look at our favourite roof-mounted bike racks on the market, from Thule, Pendle and Seasucker.
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@MrMojoRisin228 жыл бұрын
I've had the seasucker for 3 years now, that mount is top notch, never had an issue. The lone drawback is security, mounts come off with ease for any crooks. So don't leave unattended
@saddroid24418 жыл бұрын
0:11 - 0:15 Oi mate, over here !
@brucec437 жыл бұрын
The leverage from that long support bar taking the load has to be immense. Mounting it at the forks with the wheel off will have less rotational force on the cross bars.
@lexington4764 жыл бұрын
That putting the wheel next the bike, I've never thought about doing that. I'm going to start doing that and not having the wheel inside the car 👍👍👍👍.
@rickylei42783 жыл бұрын
Highly recommended the Rokiotoex Brand, it is around $150 cad.
@MadazzaMusik4 жыл бұрын
Thar third rack could be doubled as a dent puller
@jon-boy-jones8 жыл бұрын
They kinda missed a few details with the Thule 598 - The 598 has a different design jaw, making it a lot more "Thieving Scumbag" proof than it predecessor (591). Also It has a Clutch in the knob that will slip when sufficient pressure is applied to the bike, to prevent damage. The also have a accessory, sleeve type frame protector they recommend using with Carbon Frame bikes. Great Video and Great channel guys just thought these details worth mentioning.
@afshinfarahbakhsh37735 жыл бұрын
they also have an attachment for protecting composite frames
@yeeaahhzz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the front wheel lashing tip regarding "cam buckle straps"
@ivanleung05 жыл бұрын
Seasuction blue bracket, where do you get that ??
@esinduhije14 жыл бұрын
Thanks, good video,
@rubenopperman5650 Жыл бұрын
Helpfull thanks.
@biscuitsalive8 жыл бұрын
Van back door racks next please. (Vw transporter type dealeos)
@karlasolano7794 Жыл бұрын
Very comfortable bike
@noahswano48 Жыл бұрын
Wonderfull
@ahkeen7 жыл бұрын
What about the Thule sidearm 594xt? Nothing touches the frame
@LORDRA1DEN3 жыл бұрын
You guys are lucky you can get those that cheap there. The Thule in the US is around $200-$300.
@user-wh8lw6xo9x2 жыл бұрын
Every the ad says it is!
@alexmackie58028 жыл бұрын
Stopping the first one scratching your bike is simple just put a piece of cloth on the inside of the clamp
@SmevMev8 жыл бұрын
They're worried about crushing, not scratching - any pressure applied by the clamp, or any side-loading, will go straight into the down tube which, on carbon bikes in particular, can be very thin. Pretty obvious that you'd want to avoid crushing your frame tubes
@Vinsanity5036 жыл бұрын
How do you secure the foot pedals so they won't go in circles while driving ?
@MrCable756 жыл бұрын
put a velcro strap around the crank arm and chain stay.
@motoninja27473 жыл бұрын
not sure this would work with an emtb well not the thrule one anyway given the battery is located in the down tube on may brands .... but i am willing to test it if thrule want to lend me one.
@ujayet Жыл бұрын
Sea sucker looks good and all but if I had a 5k dollar bike I don’t think I would use that.
@zabfe14216 жыл бұрын
what is the point of having a roof rack for the car if you have to dismount the front wheel anyway.....
@carlosestrella14426 жыл бұрын
fitting more passengers in the car
@multihamsandwich6 жыл бұрын
Any ideas where to buy the Pendle Fork Mount Roof Rack? On their site they have the newer one up for pre order..
@gary83972 жыл бұрын
I have never understood why use a roof rack. I have seen a car drive under an underground carpark wreck two 3 thousand dollar bikes. Why not just fit a towbar? You can use it to tow a trailer to take rubbish to a tip various uses.. The bike is protected by the car body it's easy to lift a bike on and off no step is required. I can understand professional riders using a roof rack if you want to carry 4-5 bikes such as in a Grand Tour. For the average rider, I don't get it at all particularly if you're a mountain bike rider the chance of wrecking a bike on an overhanging tree branch as you ride to the track is very high. Sorry I just don't get it at all? When you sell your car you will get the cost of the towbar back
@MBRmagazine2 жыл бұрын
The arguments for a roof rack are that they are relatively easy to fit (you don't have to pay to get a towbar installed) and they fit most cars. The racks themselves can be left on the car when not carrying a bike. Towbar racks can be heavy and bulky to store when not in use. We're not advocating one over the other, and we agree it is possible to wreck a bike by driving into a height restriction (we know people that have done just that) but simply pointing out some of the factors that need to be considered when deciding on a rack.
@DouglasGardnerTV8 жыл бұрын
north shore ftw
@MonsterMackOffRoad4 жыл бұрын
the most solid rack
@SmevMev8 жыл бұрын
The seasucker is a nice idea, but it is by far the least stable of the 3 and there's no lock or anything to stop someone unsealing the suctino pads from the roof and easily carrying off the bike. Not sure it's really a sensible option on that basis.
@jamiedarlow36256 жыл бұрын
Yes it seems like a frightening concept but it's actually really stable, I've driven all over the UK with it on the roof and no issues at all. It's by far the easiest and quickest to use too. Security is an issue, you definitely can't leave it anywhere... but then I'd never leave any bike on a roofrack anwhere, regardless of what it's held on by
@conman13956 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you can't lock it but it's totally stable. It's practical when your only car is a mustang or you can only fit one bike in the car and want to bring another.
@superspecky4eyes5 жыл бұрын
I have a Seasucker and that thing is rock solid. They also sell a metal loop that fits between the panels on the door/trunk/boot that allows you to pass a bike lock through.
@brucec437 жыл бұрын
Cloth strap on #2 will slip.
@jamiedarlow36256 жыл бұрын
You'd think so, but it's never slipped while using this rack over the past four years.
@brucec437 жыл бұрын
Enjoy trusting #3 not to dent your bodywork or even fracture it over time due to metal fatigue from flexing constantly.
@jamiedarlow36256 жыл бұрын
No problems in four years... I'll keep you posted though.
@emmashippin99703 жыл бұрын
I've been using a Seasucker Talon for over a year, with absolutely zero issues. Great product, really convenient on my 1 series BMW! I have zero dents.
@anthonyjh022 жыл бұрын
@@jamiedarlow3625 seeing your comment is pretty old now how’s it going?
@S550_HB3 жыл бұрын
I'm 6ft10, I'm sure that little box won't do much for me😂
@stuartmclean38433 жыл бұрын
Has anyone got a thule fastride? Is it strong enough for mtb?
@bestbryanusa8 жыл бұрын
can someone tell me which one is a better purchase? whyte 901, vitus bikes nucleus 275, voodoo bizango?
@MadazzaMusik4 жыл бұрын
The specialized pitch is what I went for
@DronieUp7 жыл бұрын
Don't know if the suction one is safe for your car?
@superspecky4eyes5 жыл бұрын
I've been using my Seasucker for well over a year with no issues what so ever. That thing is rock solid.
@MultiTranceboy4 жыл бұрын
I think its not allowed in Europe
@intenseextremities17795 жыл бұрын
No offense but every Thule product Ive owned and ended up returning had poor quality. Id go for a Yakima or Rocky Mounts over Thule any day.
@BigGdh1008 жыл бұрын
Tow bar mounted rack ftw
@geofftheriddler8 жыл бұрын
No way I'll subject a fork to a load it's not designed for - those fork clampers are a recipe for an expensive trip.
@DouglasGardnerTV8 жыл бұрын
if the axles can support a 300lb guy going 30mph over rocks, it can support its own weight on a car.
@colbyperry33257 жыл бұрын
geofftheriddler you just posted a link that proves against your point
@geofftheriddler7 жыл бұрын
As you've obviously missed this line 'Tilting the bike with the dropouts in the carrier can cause structural damage to the fork'. What do you think this implies?
@thomasarther34374 жыл бұрын
I agree. Especially on motorways where you can feel a cross wind moving the car. That must be a fair amount of sideways force for the dropouts or axle holes
@gabiold8 жыл бұрын
Really annoying that in all of your videos you often look at a different camera, not the one what is cut in. Maybe it would be more professional with just one camera, but always looking into the eyes of the audience.
@IntoTheWhite044 жыл бұрын
Shut up Gabor
@gabiold4 жыл бұрын
@@IntoTheWhite04 😂
@magnumllama4003 жыл бұрын
@@gabiold Shut up Gabor
@stealthsniper47667 жыл бұрын
can I just buy the rack for my car, or I need to buy something else, HOW MANY THINGS TO BUY FOR A ROOF RACKS. a link to a rack seller would be nice TQ. pls fast reply
@stealthsniper47667 жыл бұрын
BTW is a roof rack that I wanted
@MadazzaMusik4 жыл бұрын
Halfords
@joseph-the-seventh6 жыл бұрын
These seem like terrible options
@victoriathegreencheekconur54774 жыл бұрын
ANY ONE PLEASE HELP My car doesn’t have those rails on top the car so will these racks work in my car
@MBRmagazine4 жыл бұрын
You just need to get a pair of roof bars then the bike rack itself 👍
@victoriathegreencheekconur54774 жыл бұрын
Mountain Bike Rider ok but I didn’t say this but I’m putting these on my parents cars and I asked them tham and they said I can’t put rails sooo are there any without rails I have speed some Edit: I found a sulotion it’s to buy a roof rack that’s meant for surfing and put a bike rack on it and it’s cheaper tham a specific bike rack
@wormymtb82386 жыл бұрын
Or get a smaller car 😂
@michaelutley76618 жыл бұрын
Stick it in the boot?? WTF?? The first Thule blows goats!! I have it on my popup camper and it destroys frames.. A friend of mine has the seersucker and it destroys his car. Thule side arm and thruride are the ones I prefer.
@EatMyPropwash6 жыл бұрын
Michael Utley your friend with a SeaSucker must drive a piece of tin foil. I've put one on my 350z, 2016 Fusion AWD, and wife's Camry for over a year now... no problems here...
@bikeninja9564 жыл бұрын
the sea sucker is an insane idea. Must flex the shit out of your roof steel.... curious, what sort of hit to fuel economy by putting bike on roof?
@jamiedarlow36254 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty cool idea tbh, I've been using one for over five years now without anything going wrong. It's so small and lightweight when not in use, and has proved super reliable. You're right, it does flex the roof a little if you bomb over a speed bump or something, but it seems to cope find. I've taken to suckering it onto the windscreen now for more stability, obviously well out of the way of my line of sight. I was worried it would pull the whole thing out! But again, it hasn't harmed it in the few years I've been trying it.
@bikeninja9564 жыл бұрын
@@jamiedarlow3625 interesting stuff....TBH I'm just not sure I'd trust it. I ended up getting a Thule thruride... does the trick
@bestvidsdottk5 жыл бұрын
These are complete junk. You get a roof basket and mount the bike upside down. Bars/seat down. You will be able to tow the car from the bike.
@gabiold8 жыл бұрын
Really annoying that in all of your videos you often look at a different camera, not the one what is cut in. Maybe it would be more professional with just one camera, but always looking into the eyes of the audience.