Has anyone had an issue fitting a Thule or Yakima bike rack on top of these. are the bikes noticeably slanted due to the curve?
367974
I have both a Thule bike and kayak rack mounted to my factory cross bars...the kayak rack is not an issue at all...there is a slight lean for the bike but if someone were not to be looking for the lean it wouldn't be noticeable. Also, having seen other crossbars with racks...I think the overall look is better with the factory bars (gear mounted) not to mention they are more aerodynamic...I am completely satisfied and I am an unapologetic perfectionist...hope this helps.
367975
I haven't mounted a bike rack but when the bars are fully separated they appear to form a flat and mostly horizontal surface.
2144673
Yes. The Thule bars are actually slightly rectangular rather than fully square in cross-section. The clamps on the Powderhound Ski racks are shaped to fit equally well to either the round cross-section Yakima cross bars that I have on my SUV and the rectangular cross-section Thule bars that I have on my Honda minivan.
2157757
There is a vertical support, but doesn't work well. I modified the vertical bar where it would grab the tire. I used some square tube, long bolt and but. Also I use strap to strap the bikes to the rack. Hope that helps.
253577
I honestly do not know for sure, but I doubt it will work with your Yakima rack. Rarely do the parts on Thule and Yakima work together.The thule bar is a flat aerodynamic bar (not sure about the yakima as my old yakima rack had round bars), and the board holder attaches to the flat bar.
382315
Yes, just slide the wheel trays inward. Height should be ok, as I think the center post is high enough, but I haven't put a regular bike on the rack. I don't have one or I'd try...
2116171
I use it for Thule kayak carriers. You can use them for bike racks. Check out Yakima and Thule. Both websites you can enter in vehicle info and select optional factory crossbars, and the options are given for what bike racks can be used.
1219013
As an FYI, I bought this Sportrack and installed it last night. So far so good. Also, the Thule fairing does fit and it's secure, though it's not a perfect fit. The clips don't snap completely closed but it's a tight and secure fit. I plan on rigging some zip ties to double secure it. I suspect the attachments will fit better than the fairing. The fairing is largely and boldly branded with Thule's logo so I can see why they wouldn't want it to fit perfectly on a non-Thule rack.
1452374
I think you may have it adjusted improperly. Is your vertical tube tilted in slightly? I mount all types of bikes on mine and have found it to be pretty stable.
553907
We have a Yakima rack system on our vehicle with round bars and they work. We have rectangular bars on a trailer that we also use to haul them. The racks work even better on the rectangular bars. I think they are universal and should work fine for you.
2053670
I test fitted a Thule XL which is about the same length. I had no problem adjusting the sliding clamps to the bars. Since yours has the same features I see no problem. Those clamps are meant to fit all types of bar styles and it definitly works w/ VW roof racks. The reason why I didn't buy the Force was its length, it stuck out too much in the front. I'm worried about highway speeds and the lift from all the air. Hopefully you won't run into that using the 16.
1510246
Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble... » Read More Yes. I've uploaded photos of our setup with a 20, a 16, & two 12s, as well as a photo with showing how I have the bikes aligned in the brackets. I had trouble at first until I realized that the bikes need to have the fork and hub resting on a specific side of the bracket (the side with the gentler angle) so that the tires rest on the bottom of the rack, not the ground. The instructions don't make it obvious, so I didn't realize at first that I had things wrong. I eventually resorted to analyzing the photo on Amazon, to see how the rack was supposed to work. My 5 year old has no trouble putting her bike on the rack and the bikes are always out of the way now. « Show Less
2170005
Yes. Very adjustable rack. Also looks good and fits well with my Thule accessories (bike, kayak, canoe)
1859417
The v shaped holders on the bike rack arms prevent any damage to the bicycles cables running under the top tube, so no need to worry. If for some reason it doesn't work well for you, then return it and give it one star lol.
1782743
i'm not sure what to tell you....or how u attached your rear rack, because mine is almost vertical when i attached it to my bike just exactly like the picture....maybe u should ask for an exchange. 20-30 degrees of tilting (either up or down wards) i believe is not right. good luck.
2204376
Carlie, you know, I'm not sure. I had to return mine as they didn't fit what I found out where Thule bars on my Soul. If I were you, I'd order them. Go to a Roof Rack place and see what bars they fit on, then return them if they don't. I know it's a hassle--but a good process of elimination. And besides, if you're protecting (like I was ) well over 6-digits in bicycles, I didn't want to chance them not fitting well.
77765
When I was putting it on the back bar didn't align perfectly. That said, if you put all the bolts in loosely and tighten them you will not have a problem. I wouldn't let this issue stop you from buying the racks, but I was glad I knew about it when I was putting them on. They look so much better than the other general fit crossbars that are out there.
1442120
I've found it easy to install my BestTop Trektop, however, I can't flip it backwards with the rack installed. I do not want to remove the cross bars.