Sea Sucker Talon bike rack versus Jaguar F-Type | PH videoblog | PistonHeads

Would you trust an expensive bike to fit to an expensive car via simple suction pads alone? Dan tests out the Sea Sucker Talon bike rack with the PH Fleet Jaguar F-Type Coupe to find out.
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[@rts3613]

I work for a glass company, our installers use the same suction cup design, but with grab handles. They are able to carry glass panels weighing well over a hundred pounds with just two cups, one for each person. A single 8" cup is rated to carry 125 lbs. Four cups for a bicycle weighing less than 30# is overkill, and should never fail. It's more to distribute the load over a larger surface area to protect the vehicle and for redundancy, as one cup should be able to hold the bike. Make sure the cups and vehicle surfaces are clean and dust free, and it should be problem free.

[@superspecky4eyes]

I've tried to explain this to my friends but they still think I am crazy for using it. Then they stick their two grand bikes in a £30 bike rack from halfords and it wobbles all over the gaff. SMH

[@bosschichi]

Do you think the roof racks would carry a 23kg kayak then? www.seasucker .com .au/monkey-bars-the-modular-roof-rack/

[@Maccaroney]

The extra suction cups are no doubt for when you're at speed.

[@bradk7462]

@@Maccaroney Was thinking the same. The bike may be 30lb but at speed and going around corners the forces would increase, so maybe 4 cups is not such a bad idea

[@EntropyKC]

The weight won't be the concern though, it's the wind and vibrations

[@dafneff1]

*I was expecting a lot of shortcuts to be taken at this price. I was wrong. Decent quality **Latest.Bike** raker . Easy on easy off.*

[@Ryan_Winter]

This thing would always have me worry that I might harpoon pedestrians when I break at a crosswalk.

[@andy_mcgregor]

Don’t forget to restrain the crank arms. Those peddles will make a nice mess of a carbon roof!

[@kgsva]

I was getting confused initially, wasn't sure if this was from one of the car channels or one of the MTB channels that I follow :') Nice bike btw!

[@coxbright]

Mountain bikes or nice cars just look so damn cool! A good product review from PH

[@Travis_661]

Finally was able to buy a seasucker talon, I was terrified it may come off when driving my $15k sedan but now I'm not so worried after watching this.

[@bjorda2870k]

Great video but so many unanswered questions. Top speed, how did it do in the corners, any issues with surface marks after taking them off, did you lose suction at all, long-term review????

[@chrislaverty6248]

Ive got this for my MX-5 (hard top) - works a treat. Its much quicker to mount it on the bike first then put it on the car.

[@jochem1986]

Chris Laverty NA or NB with OEM hardtop?

[@bosschichi]

Do you think the roof racks would carry a 23kg kayak then? www.seasucker .com .au/monkey-bars-the-modular-roof-rack/

[@Tchairdjian]

Ozzy Jay yes.

[@userb3nje909]

Still got it mate? any issues 6 years later?

[@mattyboolay]

I have been using the Talon for around 2 years on many different vehicles, no issues what so ever. I always get comments from other cyclists. Keep the suction cups in good condition be replacing the covers after each use.

[@ChrisKUte]

what do you mean 'replace the covers'? Thanks!

[@mattyboolay]

Mine came with white plastic protection discs/covers on each sucker. These keep the sucker in shape and protect from damage whilst in storage

[@bosschichi]

Do you think the roof racks would carry a 23kg kayak then? www.seasucker .com .au/monkey-bars-the-modular-roof-rack/

[@superspecky4eyes]

I have the Seasucker Minibomber and it's a fantastic product. It really is rock solid. The only downside is you can't leave your bikes out of sight as there is nothing stopping someone who knows how to discharge the vacuum cups from stealing your bike.

[@bosschichi]

Do you think the roof racks would carry a 23kg kayak then? www.seasucker .com .au/monkey-bars-the-modular-roof-rack/

[@Tchairdjian]

I wouldn’t leave my bike or the rack in the car unattended. So easy to remove and bring everything inside.

[@Tchairdjian]

Ozzy Jay absolutely. Yes. They have special configurations for Kayaks.

[@userb3nje909]

Still got it mate? any issues 5 years later?

[@superspecky4eyes]

@@userb3nje909 Yes mate, still got it and use it all the time. Had to replace one of the pump plungers because I stood on it and broke it but apart from that works flawlessly.

[@toon_8552]

Super nice Dan! Great bike car combo. Did you tie wrap one of the cranks or are there no concerns with the peddles spinning and hitting the roof? Love that exhaust note!

[@ahikernamedgq]

Thanks for the review! I saw one of these in a parking lot the other day. Really cool. Added to the Amazon shopping list!

[@austinbuehner2658]

And ?? How is it lol

[@ahikernamedgq]

@@austinbuehner2658 I actually never got it. I didn’t need it after all. But the one that I saw is really cool. And I could be wrong, but I think it has really great reviews.

[@ahikernamedgq]

@@austinbuehner2658 matter of fact, it’s still on my Amazon shopping list!

[@lukecheng4045]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Is there any long term impact to the aluminum roof or panoramic roof if you had one?

[@peacefulwarrior8282]

How did you change the trim to black around the windows and side vents? Wrap?

[@joe3nips]

really glad to see this, wondered how it would fare on a carbon roof! good vid

[@bradk7462]

Security is a worry, mainly around targeted attacks in town traffic (so many videos out there of guys taking bikes off racks while at lights). Surely there's a way of locking the suction pumps? That might not stop slow air leakage over time, but it would go some way to providing single trip safety, and even let you leave them on the roof while you're out riding for the day (like the guy in this video did, seemingly).

[@D4ng3rD4n]

There is a lock you can buy from the site that clips inside a rear window to prevent theft.

[@Tchairdjian]

They wouldn’t be able to go too far without the front wheel either. But the cable and lock from SeaSuckers is a great idea. I’ve never used it.

[@SW-vu1gq]

Nice little drop off at the beginning and end, I'd have had an OTB for sure :D

[@uxmax]

just received my talon today but unfortunately without the 15mm mount.... I guess ~85% ppl using the 15mm fork mount since they have a real mountainbike and cannot use the quick fork mount. So lets wait for another damn week to get the 15mm mount.

[@bloodlife37]

can i use this stand for 300 - 1000 Km and for high speed 120- 150 km/h

[@Tchairdjian]

Distance doesn’t matter. The speed shouldn’t either as they’ve demonstrated it on a race car... but they haven’t a cautionary limit especially if the bike is heavy... 45lbs plus.

[@Titot182]

How easy was it to make the front mount boost compatible? Any details on the machining required? You don't have any issues with the crank clearance, i.e. they won't rotate in the wind causing you to have a nice DMR Vault sized dent in your carbon roof?

[@Tchairdjian]

All new racks come with a Velcro straps to secure the crank arm to the frame so it doesn’t move.

[@dedge12858]

So there's nothing really stopping me buying an F-Type as my only car? 🤔

[@rnyg4543]

Thx for the test 👍🏼

[@jamesFong]

Did you notice any scratches in the clear coat?

[@jamesFong]

From the suction cup on the roof

[@donricki1]

I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. kzbin.infoUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...

[@GregorPQ]

Nice parking 😃 Nice video!

[@hdhd5hdhdg159]

its the only car I have now....gotta do it, no choice...

[@vonblood80]

How did the system hold up, I need one for my f type. Thanks.

[@fernandodavidez757]

Just bought one for my F-type, still in the box though.

[@Tchairdjian]

You’d love it. After a couple of uses you can comfortably forget they’re there.

[@ColorRoomStudio]

the mount is installed backwards, and still held

[@Tchairdjian]

Not really. There’s no right way or wrong way. I would just make sure the bracket is installed leaning backwards to help with wind resistance.

[@shoot2thrill820]

ARMYTRIX exhaust?

[@paulnicholas3497]

Will this work on a glass pano roof?

[@CenturyRide]

Yes. We mount ours on the glass pano and the glass of the sport back of our Audi S5... I think it's even better on glass.

[@alves81]

while u go for a ride ? dont u have to take the system off? does it have anti theft system? please explain

[@Tiida888]

Yes, you have to take it off, no anti-theft built-in. It's easily taken off just by using a finger to lift up the side of the suction cup; however, the suction is very powerful. Go check out www.seasucker.com They have two types of metal plates anchor that you can put in between the gap of your hatchback door/side doors or windows.

[@Shabec2982]

Cool car cool bike cool video.

[@szwed_rider]

COOL

[@oweny6609]

Needs more driving

[@tendie1414]

Who still says video blog

[@SuperLitherland]

my nan

[@AndyRRR0791]

Well, even if you lose your bike along the way, you can take comfort in the fact you still have two useless dummy cylinders keeping you company on the way home...

[@mariababara8566]

don't leave your car on the middle of the road, you should have found somewear to park your car

[@Ryan_Winter]

Looks dangerous

[@SuperLitherland]

nope ....just nope

[@ALMX5DP]

why nope? If you are referring to potentially marring up the paint or finish, I would think that if the surface is clean before installing the suction cups, there wouldnt be anything to worry about.