What Cycle Rack?

Subject: What Cycle Rack? Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:17 pm

Used my roof mounted Thule 510 but after going down a bumpy lane the clamp slipped!!

So think I should replace it, any recommendations?

Prob stick with roof mounted as already have the bars, unless I can be conviced otherwise.

Subject: Re: What Cycle Rack? Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:18 pm

Meant to say I used the rack today !!!

Subject: Re: What Cycle Rack? Sun Nov 26, 2006 8:33 pm

Jase did you see the bike bounce down the track in the rear view mirror?? Very Happy

I have 2 of the Thule Velo Vise Pro. You need to remove the front wheel but that clamp the forks. Proper Job!!

How was Thetford?
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Subject: Re: What Cycle Rack? Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:42 pm

Na, even though the clamp slipped I don't think the bike would fall off but still want a different one.

Can't find the velo vise pro, is this the replacement do you think: http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductDetailPage____33545.aspx

Thetford was good, really enjojed it. Saw John and Nick there. Even wore the club jersey.

Subject: Re: What Cycle Rack? Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:43 pm

Forgot to ask, have you ever had any probs with your racks?

XT Joined : 27 Oct 2006 Posts : 191 Bike : Scott FX

I had the front stud snap on my Thule Velo Vise about 18 months ago and very nearly lost my bike on the way to Yorkshire. My Aero roof bars did'nt provide as much support as the square section roof bars do and allowed the bike to sway from side to side just a little, and in time this stressed the stud and it just sheared off Surprised

XT Joined : 30 Oct 2006 Posts : 190

Guys,

I think Bob from Plymouth said his clamp slipped and now always straps the bike down. I don't bother for short journeys but anything further than 30 miles where I'll get a good speed up for a sustained period and I chuck some straps in for good measure. A mate of mine had his bike make a break for it at 70 mph on the M5 - not pretty. I did hit an overhead gantry with my bike on the roof (on site at work but I don't like to talk about it affraid

). The roof rails were knackered - the plastic feet sheered off (as they're supposed to) but the bike remained firmly clamped down - go figure scratch

Not sure where you'd stand with the law and if buying a 'proper' bike carrier that happened to fail would exclude you from prosecution but there's something about an 'unsecure load'. Go for straps as an extra precaution. Not to mention the cost of the damage to the bike there are other road users to consider. I'd feel awful if my bike wiped out a family - especially as this problem seems to be common enough to be a real concern.

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