Best roof mounted bike carrier

Hanchurch · 03-13-2016, 06:01 PM

I'm a mountain biker, has anyone got a roof mounted bike carrier and which do you think is the best for a f31?

Chompers · 03-14-2016, 04:20 AM

Thule is the only war to go.

Racks are Thule 591's
Foot pack 753
Adapter pack 4023
Aero bars are from my previous e61

Hanchurch · 03-14-2016, 04:50 AM

Thanks I was thinking Thule.

McBride · 03-14-2016, 05:06 AM

I've got the same setup as above.

753 footpack
Wing bars
591 carriers

McBride · 03-14-2016, 05:10 AM

If your planning on buying the carrier from somewhere like halfords. Take the bike with you.

I found that my lapierre doesn't fit very well in the 591 carrier and the front wheel sits right on the very edge of the carrier.

Hanchurch · 03-14-2016, 05:11 AM

Is it a 29er? I was going to check mine would fit ok first.

Drisser · 03-14-2016, 05:12 AM

Was thinking about getting one also - assume they fit the saloon the same ?

McBride · 03-14-2016, 05:32 AM

My car is a saloon. Bars and rack are the same. The footpack and fitting kit vary dependant on weather you have roof rails or not.

Bike is 26". Size wise the rack fits fine, the problem comes in positioning the clamp. My bike has internal cable routing and the cables come out of the frame just where the clamp wants to be located. So becuase I have to move the clamp position it pushes the bike forward to the very front of the rack.

We have a similar problem with my brothers bike because the rear shock position gets in the way of the clamp.

Chompers · 03-14-2016, 05:34 AM

I have a 27.5 HT + road bike, No problems with fitting. Also fits the kids bikes with no issue.

Chompers · 03-14-2016, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by McBride

If your planning on buying the carrier from somewhere like halfords. Take the bike with you.

I found that my lapierre doesn't fit very well in the 591 carrier and the front wheel sits right on the very edge of the carrier.

Is your bike a FS? Thule 561 is another option.

McBride · 03-14-2016, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chompers

Is your bike a FS? Thule 561 is another option.

Yeah FS. I carry all 3 with mine, HT, FS and road bike. The others fit perfect, it's only really the FS that I have issues with.

I can still get the wheel strap on it though so the bikes still secure. I tend to put a bungy through the front wheel as well, becuase its not properly in the holder it tends to develop a wobble at motorway speeds which the bungy stops.

Chompers · 03-14-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by McBride

Yeah FS. I carry all 3 with mine, HT, FS and road bike. The others fit perfect, it's only really the FS that I have issues with.

I can still get the wheel strap on it though so the bikes still secure. I tend to put a bungy through the front wheel as well, becuase its not properly in the holder it tends to develop a wobble at motorway speeds which the bungy stops.

The 561 may be the better bet then, albeit you need to remove the front wheel. Somebody had the BMW branded version of this for sale in the classified section. The 561 is also the best option for anyone driving long distance or motorway driving with carbon framed bikes.

Occean · 03-14-2016, 03:04 PM

Thule here too, wingbar edge in black and proride 951

Works a treat

McBride · 03-14-2016, 03:05 PM

Well as it happens said FS is now in a skip in France somewhere after the carbon frame cracked.
Apparently Lapierre are giving me the new 27.5" equivalent as its under warranty. So we will have to see my bike rack issues may be resolved by the new bike.

Chompers · 03-14-2016, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McBride

Well as it happens said FS is now in a skip in France somewhere after the carbon frame cracked.
Apparently Lapierre are giving me the new 27.5" equivalent as its under warranty. So we will have to see my bike rack issues may be resolved by the new bike.

Wow, what caused that

McBride · 03-14-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chompers

Wow, what caused that

Don't know really, sent the bike in to have the frame bearings replaced and they found the crack behind the bottom bracket.

Flyboy-fil · 03-17-2016, 04:34 AM

You should be able to slide the arm assembly backwards along the rack by loosenong a few bolts underneath. These bolts are made to be user adjustable in case you need to reverse the sense of the rack (ie if you fit 4 bikes alternating fore/aft then unless you reverse 2 of them you'll find the locks on the wrong side)

JW_Chester · 03-17-2016, 05:03 AM

I have Atera kit (for roof and tow bar mounted rack) and can recommend them.

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ - supply both Thule and Atera. Great service and worth calling them first to discuss.

JW

McBride · 03-23-2016, 04:23 PM

Picked up the new bike last night and the new frame fits perfect in the 591, happy days.

Squiretolley · 03-23-2016, 06:07 PM

+1 for Atera bars and bike carriers. I have the ASR bars and GIRO AF+ bike carriers.

I understand they manufacture the OEM ones for BMW, MB, VW amongst others.

HKColter · 04-07-2016, 07:53 PM

I was looking at Thule but I don't think they have a system that fits the '16 428i Gran Coupe yet; at least not what I can find on their site. Yakima's new products lists 4 series 4 door as an option so I'm currently researching their stuff. Anyone out there with a 4 series Gran Coupe with racks willing to share pics and details? Thanks!

DavidLeSCC · 04-07-2016, 08:16 PM

Yakima Front Loader is the BEST bike rack I have ever owned. The rack is adjustable to fit ANY wheel size from a road bike all the way up to a 29er. I have carried MANY types of bikes on this bike rack - it is very sturdy and reliable.

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Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	Thule is the only war to go. Racks are Thule 591's Foot pack 753 Adapter pack 4023 Aero bars are from my previous e61 __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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03-14-2016, 05:06 AM	#4
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	I've got the same setup as above. 753 footpack Wing bars 591 carriers
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03-14-2016, 05:10 AM	#5
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	If your planning on buying the carrier from somewhere like halfords. Take the bike with you. I found that my lapierre doesn't fit very well in the 591 carrier and the front wheel sits right on the very edge of the carrier.
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03-14-2016, 05:11 AM	#6
Hanchurch Captain 322 Rep 716 Posts Drives: tesla model 3 performance Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Is it a 29er? I was going to check mine would fit ok first. __________________ Tesla Model 3 Performance June 2021 Past - BMW 335d touring xdrive m sport June 2016 Audi S4 B7 avant 4.2l V8, Alfa Romeo 156 V6, Fiat Bravo HGT, VW Polo coupe S, VW Polo gl Mrs Hanchurch - Fiat 500 La Prima Electric, Mini Cooper S cabriolet Past - Mini Cooper S 7 5 door, BMW 120d m sport, Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 turbo, Mazda RX8 231, Mini Cooper S
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Drisser Major 475 Rep 1,392 Posts Drives: BMW 330d/Fiat Coupe 20v turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Was thinking about getting one also - assume they fit the saloon the same ? __________________ 330d Sdrive, Estoril Blue & Saddle Leather, MS+, Prof Nav, HUD. Weekend Fun - Portofino Blue Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo (never getting sold). 2017 build slot for the M2
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03-14-2016, 05:32 AM	#8
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	My car is a saloon. Bars and rack are the same. The footpack and fitting kit vary dependant on weather you have roof rails or not. Bike is 26". Size wise the rack fits fine, the problem comes in positioning the clamp. My bike has internal cable routing and the cables come out of the frame just where the clamp wants to be located. So becuase I have to move the clamp position it pushes the bike forward to the very front of the rack. We have a similar problem with my brothers bike because the rear shock position gets in the way of the clamp.
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03-14-2016, 05:34 AM	#9
Chompers Colonel 1155 Rep 2,727 Posts Drives: F31 320d MSport (M) BS /CR Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Co. Down iTrader: (0)	I have a 27.5 HT + road bike, No problems with fitting. Also fits the kids bikes with no issue. __________________ Curent: F31 335d xDrive MSport Individual TB / OW Merino Gone: F31 320d MSport BS /CR, E61 520d MSport Bus Ed, E53 X5 V8 Sport
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03-14-2016, 03:04 PM	#13
Occean Private First Class 24 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 1 series Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thule here too, wingbar edge in black and proride 951 Works a treat
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03-14-2016, 03:05 PM	#14
McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Well as it happens said FS is now in a skip in France somewhere after the carbon frame cracked. Apparently Lapierre are giving me the new 27.5" equivalent as its under warranty. So we will have to see my bike rack issues may be resolved by the new bike.
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Flyboy-fil Private 22 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 520d B47 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	You should be able to slide the arm assembly backwards along the rack by loosenong a few bolts underneath. These bolts are made to be user adjustable in case you need to reverse the sense of the rack (ie if you fit 4 bikes alternating fore/aft then unless you reverse 2 of them you'll find the locks on the wrong side)
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JW_Chester Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: F31 328i M Sport Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I have Atera kit (for roof and tow bar mounted rack) and can recommend them. http://www.roofbox.co.uk/ - supply both Thule and Atera. Great service and worth calling them first to discuss. JW
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McBride First Lieutenant 131 Rep 364 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds, UK iTrader: (0)	Picked up the new bike last night and the new frame fits perfect in the 591, happy days.
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Squiretolley Private First Class 49 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F25 X3 35d msport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	+1 for Atera bars and bike carriers. I have the ASR bars and GIRO AF+ bike carriers. I understand they manufacture the OEM ones for BMW, MB, VW amongst others.
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04-07-2016, 07:53 PM	#21
HKColter New Member 4 Rep 27 Posts Drives: '16 F36 4GC Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	I was looking at Thule but I don't think they have a system that fits the '16 428i Gran Coupe yet; at least not what I can find on their site. Yakima's new products lists 4 series 4 door as an option so I'm currently researching their stuff. Anyone out there with a 4 series Gran Coupe with racks willing to share pics and details? Thanks!
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04-07-2016, 08:16 PM	#22
DavidLeSCC Private 15 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	Yakima Front Loader is the BEST bike rack I have ever owned. The rack is adjustable to fit ANY wheel size from a road bike all the way up to a 29er. I have carried MANY types of bikes on this bike rack - it is very sturdy and reliable.
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