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Post by marcs on Sept 3, 2007 13:55:50 GMT 8
Ey guys, anyone have any experience with this Thule Bike Carrier? The only downside I've seen so far is it will not fit some bikes with unique downtube shapes (e.g. Marin bikes with their hydroformed tubes)  |
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Post by Superbad on Sept 3, 2007 14:14:57 GMT 8
Ey guys, anyone have any experience with this Thule Bike Carrier? The only downside I've seen so far is it will not fit some bikes with unique downtube shapes (e.g. Marin bikes with their hydroformed tubes) Looks like you've already decided on the new Marin frames  Hehehehe...get the ones wherein you have to take out the front wheel. That's the best option. |
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Post by hyperion on Sept 3, 2007 14:47:14 GMT 8
I have two 591 bike carriers and am very satisfied with them. Loading and unloading bikes on and off em is a breeze and the carrier is so stable I drive the car past 100kph without worrying about the bikes. Yes it could be a problem with bikes (mostly DH and freeride rigs) with extremely large down-tubes or with thick monocoque frames but I think the majority of road, XC, up to AM frames should be no problem at all. Besides, I am not sure I will feel confident to put two heavy DH rigs on top of my car!!!  I used to have the fork clamp Thule carrier (velo-vise) too - and I had a problem with it because my bike had a post mount fork and 7 inch rotors and the brake caliper prevents the fork from being clamped into the carrier. |
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Post by marcs on Sept 4, 2007 8:34:00 GMT 8
hyperion, thanks. raul, if the Marin won't fit, there's always the Trance X |
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Post by Dragunov on Sept 4, 2007 14:08:02 GMT 8
hyperion, thanks. raul, if the Marin won't fit, there's always the Trance X it will fit the trance x but not snuggly, and you have to put something around the downtube for it not to be scratch  go for the fork mount version brad, its much more stable |
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Post by hyperion on Sept 4, 2007 22:52:25 GMT 8
hyperion, thanks. raul, if the Marin won't fit, there's always the Trance X its will fit the trance x but not snuggly, and you have to put something around the downtube for it not to be scratch go for the fork mount version brad, its much more stable Hmm how do you know? Do yo have Trance X already? Patingin n pahimas hehe |
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Post by Dragunov on Sept 4, 2007 23:08:44 GMT 8
its will fit the trance x but not snuggly, and you have to put something around the downtube for it not to be scratch go for the fork mount version brad, its much more stable Hmm how do you know? Do yo have Trance X already? Patingin n pahimas hehe sori, i was thinking Reign X pala ;D but i'll let you himas and see a trance x as soon as it arrive ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by marcs on Sept 10, 2007 12:53:36 GMT 8
Finally decided on getting the Thule Pro Ride. Too lazy to mount the bike inside and clean up afterwards, too lazy as well to mount it at the spare tire and remove the spare tire cover everytime. And here's my initial review: - It's very very easy to mount the bike. Just align the downtube to the holding arm and the bike will slide into place. Securing is also easy given the tightening mechanism is at roof level. - it's just as easy to take off the bike. release the wheel straps, then push the quick release button for the clamp and you're ready to ride - Seems secure as well (based on trying to wiggle the bike back and forth). It can take some leap of faith to trust the holding arm given it does not completely enclose the downtube, sometimes it looks like the bike might slide off to the side. Will give more feedback once I run this on the expressway at 100kph - Honestly, I like how a vehicle looks with a bike rack on top - on the other hand, not all FS frames will fit this rack, particularly those with the shocks mounted on the downtube. with my bike's size, the holding arm is very near the bottom bracket already. - course, it also takes some upper body strength to mount a bike on top of the Eve meet my XLTs Eve and Jamie  |
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Post by hyperion on Sept 10, 2007 13:33:10 GMT 8
The downtube should be perfectly centered on the bottom part of the clamp for it to be stable. (note: it is possible to clamp the down tube even if it is not centered - this causes the bike to tilt sideways - especially true for bikes with small downtubes like steel bikes). Also it would be best to have the clamp as close to perpedicular to the downtube as possible. For most bikes with downtube bottle cage - it is sometimes best to remove the bottle and clamp near the cage or within the cage.
My technique for mounting is to place the bike onto the carrier and then I immediately employ the two wheel straps first to stabilize the bike on the carrier before centering the downtube on the clamp, and applying the clamping mechanism. This way I can center the downtube with ease.
Dismounting technique is undoing the two wheel straps first, and then releasing the clamp while holding the bike steady with one hand and then getting the bike off the carrier immediately.
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Post by maxbuwaya on Sept 10, 2007 13:37:50 GMT 8
Is the clamp bar on the inner side?
Ganon ba talaga?
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Post by hyperion on Sept 10, 2007 13:53:45 GMT 8
Yes it has to be on the inner side ... the clamp bar must already be raised to downtube height and ready with the clamp wide open and then you kinda drop the downtube sideways and down into the waiting jaws of the clamp and the wheels/tires into the carrier.
It would be a lot more difficult to mount and unmount bikes onto the carrier if the clamp bar is on the outer side I would imagine.
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Post by oceanrider88 on Sept 15, 2007 21:49:53 GMT 8
I just crashed my roof rack with a bike on it. Was using a Thule freeride which was designed to release the bike in such impact. I dont see how the bike can be released upon impact with the 591 frame clamp. I noticed this thing sways more than my freeride.
Anyway, goodluck with your 591 marcs. hope you dont crash. If you do, kindly post a review. Thanks.
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