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Post by mata on Feb 11, 2015 16:36:44 GMT
Hey guys, looking to get a roof mount rack for the new car. Does anyone here use a Thule Freeride 532? Looking at getting some Aero bars and the 532, or its the square bars and the 591. Any advice/feedback would be great  |
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Post by grantbh on Feb 11, 2015 17:04:46 GMT
I use some 591's .. Feel a little insecure when you first use them, or i did anyway ! BUT never had an issue and have performed faultlessly !
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 17:16:03 GMT
I use 2 x 591 and 1 x 561 .... never had any problems with them.. and I can't see the point of buying aero bars and then stick a ruddy great big non aerodynamic MTB on to it......LOL
for quickness I would say go for the thule 591 (just ensure that all your steeds will fit the clamp arm)
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Post by scott on Feb 11, 2015 18:12:00 GMT
Square bars & 591's. Cable tie the crank arm to the carrier arm & happy days.
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Post by Admin on Feb 11, 2015 20:00:38 GMT
Aero bars and 591's for me. I don't think you can get a better bike carrier than the 591's
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 20:09:16 GMT
God knows what me bars are but I do have the 591.. I'll be buying another soon too!
Scared the crap out of me the first few times I used, didn't go above 30mph and crawled around corners, I just drive normally now!
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Post by mata on Feb 11, 2015 20:14:05 GMT
Haha yea point of the aero bars are that they will probably just stay on the car as will look nicer and blend with the rails (Mini Countryman)
Right so everyone has the 591's, good to know they work then haha!
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Post by hodgy on Feb 11, 2015 20:23:48 GMT
Aero bars still make a hell of a lot of noise ...sometimes I think that I'm receiving radio signals from space ..and they will still affect your mpg
The only time I use mine are for mates bikes and I whip the bars and Thule off as soon as I can .
My bike goes inside the car when I'm on my own ..don't want to be followed home ..and the bike lifted a few days later ....
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Post by Admin on Feb 11, 2015 20:33:51 GMT
Aero bars still make a hell of a lot of noise ...sometimes I think that I'm receiving radio signals from space ..and they will still affect your mpg The only time I use mine are for mates bikes and I whip the bars and Thule off as soon as I can . My bike goes inside the car when I'm on my own ..don't want to be followed home ..and the bike lifted a few days later .... The only time I ever hear any noise from my aero bars is when the bikes are on the roof or when it's a windy day |
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Post by mata on Feb 11, 2015 21:31:51 GMT
Other reason for aero bars is the local car parts place have ten but no squares... And doesn't have the 591 but does have the other...
Thanks for the advice guys!
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Post by hodgy on Feb 12, 2015 8:09:06 GMT
Aero bars still make a hell of a lot of noise ...sometimes I think that I'm receiving radio signals from space ..and they will still affect your mpg The only time I use mine are for mates bikes and I whip the bars and Thule off as soon as I can . My bike goes inside the car when I'm on my own ..don't want to be followed home ..and the bike lifted a few days later .... The only time I ever hear any noise from my aero bars is when the bikes are on the roof or when it's a windy day You're driving too slow lol |
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Post by Admin on Feb 12, 2015 14:20:34 GMT
The only time I ever hear any noise from my aero bars is when the bikes are on the roof or when it's a windy day You're driving too slow lol That's got to be the first time I've ever been accused of driving too slow lol |
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Post by mata on Feb 12, 2015 14:33:29 GMT
Well just called into the local store the now, got myself the Aerobars, footpack, fitting kit and the Freeride carrier for £20 less than Amazon! Get in (only have to wait until Saturday as the fitting kit wasn't in stock)
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Post by mata on Feb 16, 2015 14:14:07 GMT
Well I got all my stuff picked up on saturday and started work on fitting it all> Good fun and only took about an hour, obviously thats putting everything together and then fitting. Only issue i came across was with the ferried itself, before fitting to the car etc try fitting your bike to it first... i didn't and had a right scare, the arm that comes up to hold your down tube didn't reach my bike! Lucky my firms reduce from 160mm to 115mm thats my only saviour, so bear that in mind if any one is buying this system. here is how it looks, feels sturdy and fingers crossed it doest fail!!!  |
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Post by hodgy on Feb 16, 2015 14:22:33 GMT
Lookin good ..you shouldn't have any problems ..I travelled from NW Northumberland up to Skye at stupid speed to catch a ferry at Uig a few years back without any problem !
Are you off exploring now then ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 14:30:30 GMT
It won't fail mate..
There's a video on YouTube that shows what a beating they can take, I'll put a link up later when I'm on my laptop.
Also, don't rely on the lock on the carrier to secure your bike because it's next to useless.
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Post by mata on Feb 16, 2015 14:59:37 GMT
Thanks guys, well chuffed with it, means no mud inside the new car and no having to take baby seats out haha.
Yea Hodgy, hopefully get the bike down to Harris a few times this summer for some natural trails down there!
Yea the lock for the bike to carrier seems pointless as its an open clamp so just a good pull and its off...
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Post by hodgy on Feb 16, 2015 16:51:54 GMT
Thanks guys, well chuffed with it, means no mud inside the new car and no having to take baby seats out haha. Yea Hodgy, hopefully get the bike down to Harris a few times this summer for some natural trails down there! Yea the lock for the bike to carrier seems pointless as its an open clamp so just a good pull and its off... Pics and a ride report when you do ..please! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 22:07:07 GMT
Here you go. It's in no way a scientific test but it makes a point  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 22:15:34 GMT
Just remember that it's on the roof mate |
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