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Rocky Mounts Bike Racks

Subaru Legacy Bike Racks for Factory Bars

by Rack James on August 10, 2010

Subaru Legacy four door bike racks attached to factory bars using two Rocky Mounts Tie Rod bike racks.

Subaru Legacy four door bike racks attached to factory bars using two Rocky Mounts Tie Rod bike racks.

If you have factory bars on your vehicle, all you need are bike racks that will fit directly to them.  This Subaru Legacy bike rack set up is using the Subaru Legacy factory bars to support two Rocky Mount Tie Rod bike racks.  A four pack of Rocky Mounts locks takes care of the security business–that’s two locks for each tray: one to lock the tray to the crossbar and one to lock the fork skewer.

Install page for Subaru Legacy Bike Racks for Factory Bars.

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2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks

2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks.

Different seasons, different racks.  Same car.  Here is a 2006 VW Touareg bike rack for summer and the same car racked up as a VW Touareg ski and snowboard rack for the winter.  In both modes, one thing stays constant, and that is the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system, which uses the Thule TK1 to attach to the VW Touareg roof tracks.  During ski and ride season, the Thule 91725 Flatttop 6 ski & snowboard rack hauls skis and boards to the mountain and during bike season, two Rocky Mount PitchFork bike racks carry the bikes to the trail.  I wouldn’t be surprised if a kayak or canoe rack made an occasional appearance as well. 

Install page for ‘06 VW Touareg ski-snowboard and bike roof rack.

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Truck Bed Bike Racks

by Rack James on July 16, 2010

Nice shot of a 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike racks using Rocky Mounts Clutch SD bike racks.

Nice shot of a 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike rack set up using Rocky Mounts Clutch SD bike racks.

This ‘09 Toyota Tacoma truck bed mounted bike rack uses the Rocky Mounts Clutch SD fork block bike racks which include hardware allowing for installation into the Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system.  The Rocky Mounts Clutch SD offer an affordable, clean way of racking up your Toyota Tacoma or Toyota Tundra using the optional factory installed bed mounted track system. 

More info and photos for 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike carriers.

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2009 Volvo XC70 Roof Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on July 1, 2010

Woodsy shot of roof bike rack for 2009 Volvo XC70 featuring RockyMounts TieRod bike racks mounted directly XC70 factory car rack crossbars.

Woodland shot of roof bike rack for 2009 Volvo XC70 featuring RockyMounts TieRod bike racks mounted directly XC70 factory car rack crossbars.

This first post of July 2010 is a beauty! Have a look at this 2009 Volvo XC70 bike roof rack: This roof bike rack for factory rack crossbars on a Volvo XC70 consists of 2 RockyMounts TieRod bike racks and a 4 pack of RockyMounts locks & keys. The RockyMounts TieRod bike rack is a safe and secure way to carry bicycles on top of a Volvo XC70 and it looks great too!

More info on 2009 Volvo XC70 roof top bike rack.

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2010 Subaru Outback Wagon Bike Roof Rack

by rackdawg on June 25, 2010

Picture of the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team Car roof rack system ( 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system using the Thule 45058 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory side rails and 5 Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the cross bars. )

Picture of the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team Car roof rack system ( 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system using the Thule 45058 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory side rails and 5 Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the cross bars. )

Check out this picture of a super fast set up for carrying all the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team bikes, the 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system is configured with the Thule 45058 CrossRoad car rack system mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Five RockyMounts Pitchfork bike racks are then connected to the 45058 Crossroad load bars.

2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack details

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An excellent photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box and bike racks system using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 roof box and Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks connected to the 450 CrossRoad base rack load bars.

An excellent photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box and bike racks system using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 roof box and two Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks connected to the 450 CrossRoad base rack load bars.

Another fantastic example of how easy it really is to rack up the new 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. There has been much discussion regarding the new factory rack on the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. Many owners are unsure exactly what roof rack components are acceptable for this vehicle (We highly recommend visiting this 2010 Subaru Outback factory roof rack article for complete details on what is available). The picture above is a superb 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack and cargo luggage box solution. With the Subaru Outback factory rack cross bars in their stored position, they cleverly serve as the factory side rails that then allow you to mount the Thule 450 Crossroad multi-purpose base rack system to the side rails. You can then attach any gear carriers to the 450 Crossroad car rack load bars. The photo above shows two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks and a Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 cargo roof box connected to the load bars.

2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box & bike rack install details

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2010 Subaru Forester Bike Rack for Car Roof Top

by Rack Princess on June 14, 2010

Combo shot of Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack System and RockyMounts PitchFork BikeRacks on 2010 Subaru Forester factory rack.

Looking for a 2010 Subaru Forester roof bike rack system? Check out this combo shot of Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack System and RockyMounts PitchFork Bike Racks on 2010 Subaru Forester factory rack.

This is a great shot of how you can combine different car rack manufacturers AND factory rack systems for a complete roof rack and bike rack system for a 2010 Subaru Forester. The Yakima RailGrab roof bike rack system attaches to the factory side rails on the 2010 Subaru Forester (the Yakima RailGrab works on ALL factory side rails). This Yakima Roof top system includes a set of 4 RailGrab Towers and a pair of Yakima 48 inch cross bars (the proper length for a 2005 Subaru Forester). In this picture 2 RockyMounts PitchFork Fork mount bike trays are attached to the Yakima RailGrab rack system (snazzy green color!). RockyMounts 4 pack of locks and keys are used to lock the bikes to the PitchFork Bike Trays and the bike racks themselves to the cross bars. Meanwhile a 4 pack of Yakima SKS Locks and Keys lock the Yakima RailGrab Towers to the 2010 Subaru Forester.

See more of this 2010 Subaru Forester Roof Top Bike Rack from Yakima and RockyMounts along with product details…

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Bike trailer for 2003 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle

2003 Honda Goldwing Motorcycle pulling trailer with permanent mounted bike rack - Rocky Mounts non-locking clutch bike rack

Like to ride anything with 2 wheels? This biker/cyclist built a bike trailer to pull behind their 2003 Honda Goldwing motorcycle. The bike trailer uses 2 permanent mount bike racks (the Rocky Mounts Clutch Truck Bike Rack).   This cost effective solution allows you to lock your bicycle to the trailer bike rack with a cable lock for easy security. A great solution for a motorcycle bike rack!

Click here for details on this customer installation of 2003 Honda Goldwing Custom Motorcycle trailer permanent mount truck bike rack.

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RockyMounts Clutch SD bike rack

Want to carry your bike in your pickup truck bed that has a utili-trac truckbed track system? NO problem, just get your hands on the RockyMounts Clutch SD truck bike rack, designed specifically for use on the tracks found on some models of Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan etc. This video from ORS Racks Direct demonstrates the Clutch SD features and the easy installation process.

RockyMounts Clutch SD truck bike rack video

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RockyMounts TieRod bike rack

ORS Racks Direct takes a good look at the all-new RockyMounts TieRod factory rack mounting bike rack. With many new features and sleek, aerodynamic design styling, the Rocky Mounts TieRod greatly improves on the very successful RockyMounts Noose SL (now discontinued) factory rack bike rack. The redesigned fork block head is very low-profile and quickly mounts to any factory rack crossbars (Also works on Yakima round cross bars and square cross bars from Thule, Inno etc., but the RockyMounts PitchFork bike rack is instead recommended for these aftermarket car rack crossbars.) Also includes the innovative and easy to use locking quick release skewer from RockyMounts. Dual locking options to lock the TieRod to the roof rack and the bicycle to the carrier. Disc brake compatible, no adapters needed. Fits both skinny road tires and super-fat mountain bike tires. Many color options to choose from, from black to white and a rainbow of colors in between.

RockyMounts TieRod bike rack video

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Image of a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo factory rack mount bike rack using the RockyMounts Noose SL bike rack (now replaced by the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack).

Image of a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo factory rack mount bike rack using the RockyMounts Noose SL bike rack (now replaced by the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack).

RockyMounts Bike Rack Company makes very nice, affordable and easy to use factory rack mount bike racks. Shown in this customer install picture is a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof bike rack system using the RockyMounts Noose SL bike rack mounted directly to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross bars. UPDATE: The RockyMounts Noose SL is now replaced by the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack, an all-new innovative, sleek and good looking fork mount bike rack that attaches directly to factory racks.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack bike rack install details

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Photo of the all-new RockyMounts TieRod bike rack used as a Mazda Protege 5 bike roof rack that mounts directly to the Mazda Protege5 factory rack crossbars.

Photo of the all-new RockyMounts TieRod bike rack used as a Mazda Protege 5 bike roof rack that mounts directly to the Mazda Protege5 factory rack crossbars.

Improving on the popular universal mounting, factory rack compatible RockyMounts Noose bike rack, the RockyMounts Bike Rack Company has recently released the super stylish, sexy and easier-than-ever to use RockyMounts TieRod bike rack for mounting to factory racks. The picture above shows two TieRods mounted to the Mazda Protege 5 factory rack crossbars. Each TieRod can also use 2 Rocky Mounts Locks to both lock the bike to the TieRod and the carrier itself to the roof rack. The models shown in the picture above are the classic black color, but you also have the choice of all kids of flavorful colors with the RockyMount TieRod bike racks.

Mazda Protege 5 factory rack mount bike racks details

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Photo featuring a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner roof basket and bike carriers setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior baasket and two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks.

Photo featuring a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner roof basket and bike carriers setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior baasket and two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks.

A car roof rack mount gear basket is a superb option that offers versatile solutions for carrying many items besides camping equipment and cargo-luggage gear. The picture above shows a 2003 Toyota 4Runner roof basket with two bike racks attached to the gear basket. The Yakima MegaWarrior roof basket is mounted directly to the 2003 Toyota 4Runner factory rack cross bars. The neat thing about the MegaWarrior is that the basket, itself, has a pair of integrated cross bars also. This allows for the attachment of all kinds of gear carriers right to the basket. In this case 2 RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks are mounted to the MegaWarrior basket crossbars. You can still place all your cargo-luggage gear, camping equipment in the basket while the bike carriers and bicycles are installed and loaded on.

2003 Toyota 4Runner roof basket bike racks install details

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2007 Toyota Prius Roof Rack and Bike Racks

by rackdawg on April 12, 2010

This picture demonstrates the use of the Yakima Q Towers roofrack and RockyMounts Pitchfork bike rack (2 carriers) used as a 2007 Toyota Prius bicycle roof rack. A wind fairing is also attached.

This picture demonstrates the use of the Yakima Q Towers roofrack and RockyMounts Pitchfork bike rack (2 carriers) used as a 2007 Toyota Prius bicycle roof rack. A wind fairing is also attached.

RockyMounts bike racks are an excellent, lower cost alternative for those interested in a fork mount style bicycle carrier (the front wheel is removed and the bike fork attaches to the bike rack quick release skewer). The photo above shows a 2007 Toyota Prius bike roof rack that uses two RockyMounts Pitchfork bike rack carriers attached to the Yakima Q Towers car rack multi-purpose base rack system (Q Towers mount to the Toyota Prius car top using a pair of Yakima Q124 clips and a pair of Yakima Q5 clips; two Yakima 58 inch cross bars are also used; these components are all included with the Yakima Q Tower complete roof rack system). Also a large size 44 inch Yakima rack fairing is connected to the front base rack crossbar.

2007 Toyota Prius bike rof rack install details

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RockyMounts TieRod Bike Rack for Factory Racks

by rackdawg on April 7, 2010

Picture of the new RockyMounts TieRod factory rack mount bike rack. Includes many new premium features such as full system bicycle and bike rack locking options, universal factory rack crossbars compatibility and stunning good looks.

Picture of the new RockyMounts TieRod factory rack mount bike rack. Includes many new premium features such as full system bicycle and bike rack locking options, universal factory rack crossbars compatibility and stunning good looks.

Once again RockyMounts Bike Racks blows away the competition with a new product offering that does what no other bicycle carrier is able to accomplish – premium design styling, rugged durability, easy and effortless installation and easy loading and a a price tag that leaves it’s competitors in the dust. What is this new Rocky Mounts Bike Racks product you ask? It is the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack. It replaces the RockyMounts Noose bike racks, and one glance at the new RockyMounts TieRod and you’ll agree this indeed represents the latest in factory rack mounting bike rack innovation. And as always with RockyMounts car rack bicycle carriers you can choose from a full spectrum of color options.

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2006 Mazda RX8 Tandem Bike Rack Install

by rackdawg on March 14, 2010

Sweet customer install picture showcasing a 2006 Mazda RX-8 car rack tandem bike rack configuration using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack, with Q60 clips and 48 inch cross rails, as well as a Rocky Mounts tandem bike rack attached to the cross rails.

Sweet customer install picture showcasing a 2006 Mazda RX-8 car rack tandem bike rack configuration using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack, with Q60 clips and 48 inch cross rails, as well as a Rocky Mounts tandem bike rack attached to the cross rails.

A great example of how you can easily carry your tandem bike rack on a sports car stylishly! This ORS Racks Direct customer installation photo highlights a 2006 Mazda RX-8 roof rack and tandem bike rack setup. Components used include the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system, using the Yakima Q60 clips and 48″ length cross bars, and the Rocky Mounts R4 tandem bike rack mounted to the cross bars. Beautiful, reliable, racy and easy to use!

2006 Mazda RX8 roof rack tandem bike carrier install details

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Toyota Highlander with Kayak Racks and Bike Racks

by Rack James on October 1, 2009

Photo of a Toyota Higlander Factory Rack loaded up with SportRack ABR511 kayak cradles, Thule 835 Hullaport Pro folding kayak rack and Rocky Mounts Noose SL bike rack
Photo of a Toyota Higlander Factory Rack loaded up with SportRack ABR511 kayak cradles, Thule 835 Hullaport Pro folding kayak rack and Rocky Mounts Noose SL bike rack

This is the boss’s wife’s ride, making the most out of the carrying capacity of the Toyota Highlander’s factory roof racks.  On the left is a SportRack ABR511 J-style kayak carrier, in the center is a Rocky Mounts Noose SL bike rack, and on the right is a Thule 835 Hullaport Pro J-style folding kayak cradle.  All of these items mount directly to factory roof racks right out of the box.

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2008 Volkswagen GTI Roof Rack System with Bike Racks

by Rack James on October 1, 2009

Great picture of a 2008 VW GTI with Thule 400XT base rack system and Rocky Mounts Pitchfork bike racks

Great picture of a 2008 VW GTI bike roof rack with Thule 400XT base rack system and Rocky Mounts Pitchfork bike racks.

 Here is a good example of how a roof rack system can add some serious style points to an already stylish car.  This 2008 VW GTI had nothing on the rooftop before we installed the Thule 400XT roof rack system and then slapped on a couple low profile, red Rocky Mounts Pitchforks.  The customer was a bit hesitant to change the look of his ride, but when he took one look at the finished product he was very satisfied.

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2006 Mazda 3 Rooftop Bike Rack System

by Rack James on October 1, 2009

Customer install photo of 2006 Mazda 3 roof bike rack system using factory mounting points with Yakima Landing Pad 11s and Yakima Control Tower System with Rocky Mounts Lariat SLX Bike Rack

Customer install photo of 2006 Mazda 3 roof bike rack system using factory mounting points with Yakima Landing Pad 11 and Yakima Control Tower System with Rocky Mounts Lariat SLX Bike Rack

Here is a nice shot of a Yakima Control Tower System using Yakima Landing Pad 11 mounted directly to the Mazda 3 factory mounting points for a clean, custom look.  If you take a close look, you’ll also notice the system is using a Yakima Wind Jammer to quiet the wind noise.  Mounted to the 48″ Yakima Roundbars, we have a Rocky Mounts Lariat SLX bike rack which is transporting a very sweet Salsa El Mariachi 29er.

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The Inno IN-SU car rack system used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack system. A RockyMounts bike rack is attached to the cross bars.

The Inno IN-SU car rack system used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack system. A RockyMounts bike rack is attached to the cross bars.

Another very nice Inno INSU car rack system customer installation used as a 2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack. The Inno IN-SU Stays are attached to the Dodge Caliber roof top using a set of the Inno K555 Fit hooks. An older model Rocky Mounts bike rack is mounted to the Inno IN-SU roofrack cross bars.

2008 Dodge Caliber roof rack installation details

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A fantastic solution for carrying bikes on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma tonneau cover using Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the Yakima Control Towers and Tracks base rack system.

A fantastic solution for carrying bikes on a 2007 Toyota Tacoma tonneau cover using Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the Yakima Control Towers and Tracks base rack system.

A simply superb customer installation highlighting a 2007 Toyota Tacoma tonneau cover rack with bike racks mounted. The system includes the Yakima 60″ Tracks (cut down in size to fit the tonneau cover) and the Yakima Control Towers roof rack attached to the Tracks using the Yakima LP1 Landing Pads. 3 RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks are then connected to the base rack system cross bars.

2007 Toyota Tacoma tonneau cover bike rack installation details

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