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| Thule Sidearm Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier |
9 Jun |
- Universal fit on factory racks with new mounting hardware
- Fits Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks
- Long ratcheting arm to ensure fit for larger 29″ tires
- Fits both Thule and Yakima Load Bars
Product Description
Universal-fit upright top-of-car bike carrier with a no-frame-contact ratcheting hook… More >>
5 Responses to “Thule Sidearm Rooftop Upright Bike Carrier”
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June 9th, 2010 at 1:57 pm
I have the other Thule car rack that grabs onto the bike frame. It seems easier to use and of higher quality. Comparing this to my other roof rack, this one is unnecessarily difficult to attach to the roof. It also seems to have many components of cheap plastic. I don’t get a warm feeling that the ratchet arm will stay locked. Given another chance, I wouldn’t get this.
Rating: 2 / 5
June 9th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The Thule Sidearm is a very good rack. I have been using it for about a month and it holds my rood bikes securely to the hood of my car with-out any front-end wind-induced wiggling.
It was however not easy to install and I found I had to reverse the installation sequence of the rear roof clamp and the rear wheel fastener – not easy since the rack had already been secured to my roof bars.
I also find that the “sidearm” which secures the front wheel is stiff and takes some elbow grease to move about.
Rating: 4 / 5
June 9th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Why did I buy the item through Amazon from out of US? Yes, that’s what people wonder. I would say one thing, it’s worth buying from Amazon.com. We can trust, fast responce, and easy to buy. Whatellse do we need? Besides, the item also doesn’t exist in Japan, no one has it. It’s cool I am may the only one who has it.. hehe. Thnx for everything.
Rating: 5 / 5
June 9th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
This is one of the easiest racks to use. It takes seconds to install the bike. I think it is worth the extra money. The only issue is smaller person may have a problem lifting the entire bike on the roof.
Rating: 5 / 5
June 9th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
I was a bit hesitant to put this carrier on my car. It’s only an old integra and I thought it may look a weird have a full bike on top. Well I’m glad I did purchase it, no longer do I have to take the front wheel off my bike. It’s just lift on the roof, ratchet, and strap and away I go. It doesn’t look too bad. the carrier is sturdy, my bike is not fly off the roof. When the rack is not in use it does have a large profile even when it’s folded down. All I need now if for Thule to design a roof rack for an integra that allows you open the moon roof. Come on Thule get it together.
Rating: 4 / 5