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Roof Bike Racks

Mini Cooper Roof Rack System for Kayaks and Bikes

by Rack James on August 24, 2010

Stylin' shot of a Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366.  Supporting two kayaks is the Thule 830 "The Stacker" kayak carrier and two Thule 594XT SideArm bike racks carry two bikes.

Stylin' shot of a Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366. Supporting two kayaks is the Thule 830 "The Stacker" kayak carrier and two Thule 594XT SideArm bike racks carry two bikes.

Here is an inspirational shot for all you Mini Cooper owners out there looking to haul two kayaks and two bikes who may have thought it was impossible.  This Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system uses the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366 and instead of the recommended bar length of 50″, we see here a pair of Thule LB58 58″ bars, which allow for more gear capacity.  Carrying two kayaks is the Thule 830 Stacker kayak rack and for the bikes, we see the two Thule 594XT bike racks.

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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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2000 VW GTI Roof Bike Rack

by Rack James on July 30, 2010

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

This VW GTI roof rack system for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q103 Q-Clips and Q34 Q Clips.  A Yakima 44″ Fairing is attached to the front crossbar to keep the wind noise at a minimum when cruising at highway speeds.  Two Yakima Steelhead bike trays are attached to the 48″ crossbars and for security, a Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks rounds out the package. 

Complete install details for 2000 Volkswagen GTI bike rack system.

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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 Mercedes-Benz C300 Roof Bike Rack System

by Rack James on July 28, 2010

Customer install pic of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 bike rack using factory mounting points.  Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system mounts to fixed mounting points using Thule 3049 Podium Fit Kit.  2 Thule 598 Criterium bike racks attach to Thule Rapid Aero bars using Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.

Customer install pic of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 bike rack using factory mounting points. Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system mounts to fixed mounting points using Thule 3049 Podium Fit Kit. 2 Thule 598 Criterium bike racks attach to Thule Rapid Aero bars using Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.

This 2009 Mercedes C300 sedan bike rack system is made possible with the Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system which uses the Thule 3049 Podiuim Fit Kit to connect to the Mercedes C300 factory mounting points for a clean, custom look.  Continuing the integrated theme, two Thule 598 Criterium bike racks are connected to the Thule Rapid Aero bars using the Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.  For security, the Thule 596 lock pack provides 4 locks for the Rapid Podium feet and 2 locks for each Thule Criterium bike rack. 

More photos and installation details for 2009 Mercedes-Benz bike rack for two bikes.

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This 2011 Toyota Camry Sedan bike rack for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q5 and Q35 Q-Clips with a Yakima 44" wind fairing.  Two Yakima Copperhead bike racks are attached to the 58" crossbars and a Yakima SKS6 6 pack of locks secures it all down.

This 2011 Toyota Camry Sedan bike rack for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q5 and Q35 Q-Clips with a Yakima 44" wind fairing. Two Yakima Copperhead bike racks are attached to the 58" crossbars and a Yakima SKS6 6 pack of locks secures it all down.

This 2001 Toyota Camry bike rack system uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q5 and Q35 Clips and 58″ roundbars) with a Yakima 44″ wind fairing/noise deflector.  For bike transport, two Yakima Copperhead bike trays are mounted and ready to go.  A Yakima SKS 6 pack provides 4 locks for the Q-Towers and 2 locks for the Copperhead bike trays, so all can be locked down using one key. 

2011 Toyota Camry bike rack system for carrying two bikes installation details.

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2004 Toyota Sienna roof bike rack for four bikes gettin' it done with the Yakima Railgrab base system with 58" roundbars and two Yakima Copperhead bike racks and two Yakima Raptor bike racks.

2004 Toyota Sienna roof bike rack for four bikes gettin' it done with the Yakima Railgrab base system with 58" roundbars and two Yakima Copperhead bike racks and two Yakima Raptor bike racks.

Four bikes on the roof of the family mini-van?  No problem.  This 2004 Toyota Sienna bike rack makes it look easy starting with the Yakima Railgrab kit with 58″ bars base system mounted to the Toyota Sienna factory roof rails.  Doing bike carrying duty are two Yakima Copperhead fork mounted bike carriers and two Yakima Raptor upright mount bike racks.  For security, the Yakima SKS 8 pack locks all four Railgrab towers and all four bike carriers. 

2004 Toyota Sienna with factory rails bike racks install page.

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2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS roof rack

by Rack Princess on July 6, 2010

Stylin' 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS roof top bike rack and roof top ski rack featuring the Thule 480 Traverse Roof Rack with 1477 Traverse Fit Kit, 872XT Thule Wind Fairing, Thule 518 Echelon Bike racks and Thule 91725 FlatTop Ski-Snowboard rack.

Stylin' 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS roof top bike rack and roof top ski rack featuring the Thule 480 Traverse Roof Rack with 1477 Traverse Fit Kit, 872XT Thule Wind Fairing, Thule 518 Echelon Bike racks and Thule 91725 FlatTop Ski-Snowboard rack.

A bilateral pleaser – you can load up this roof mount ski rack for a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS  with skis in the winter and load up the roof top bike rack roof rack for a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS  with bikes in summer. This is all made possible with the Thule 480 Traverse Roof  rack using a 1477 Traverse Fit Kit to fit the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer and the following complete roof rack attachments: The 91725 Thule FlatTop ski-snowboard rack, the 518 Echelon bike rack and the 872xt Thule wind fairing for noise reduction and fuel savings.  Enjoy all of your seasons!

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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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2000 Honda Civic 2 Door Bike Rack

by Rack James on June 21, 2010

2000 Honda Civic car rack bike racks with Yakima Q Towers, Q69 and Q70 Q Clips, Yakima 48 inch Cross Bars, Yakima Q Stretch Kit, wind fairing, HighRoller upright style bike rack and Yakima Steelhead fork mounted bike carrier.

Customer install photo of a roof bike rack for 2000 Honda Civic 2 Door using the Yakima Q Tower car rack system (includes Yakima Q Towers, Yakima Q69 and Q70 Q Clips, Yakima 48" Cross Bars) with the Yakima Q Stretch Kit and Yakima 44" Large Fairing. Bike Trays are the Yakima HighRoller upright style bike rack and the Yakima Steelhead fork mounted bike tray.

2 door vehicles with naked roofs, like this 2000 Honda Civic, often require the use of a stretch kit to increase the cross bar spread to at least a minimum of 24″ which is just enough to safely carry most gear (canoes excluded).  This 2000 Honda Civic 2-door bike rack system is using the Yakima Q-Tower roof rack system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q69 Q clips and Yakima Q70 Q Clips, and Yakima 48″ Cross Bars) with the Yakima Q-Stretch kit and can easily transport two bicycles.  One bike carrier is the Yakima HighRoller bike rack, which doesn’t require the removal of the front wheel.  The other bike tray is the Yakima SteelHead bike rack, a fork mounted bike tray, which does require the removal of the front wheel.  To keep things nice and quiet up there, we have the Yakima 44″ Large Fairing-Wind Deflector.  A Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks keeps everything nice and secure from theft. 

Complete 2000 Honda Civic Bike rack installation 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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2008 Subaru Outback Sport Roof Top Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on June 9, 2010

Beautiful picture of Thule 515 Prologue Roof Top Bike Carriers mounted to the factory crossbars on a 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.  Uses Thule Ride-on 532 adapter kit.

Beautiful picture of Thule 515 Prologue Roof Top Bike Carriers mounted to the factory crossbars on a 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. Thule Prologue Pack includes Thule Ride-on 532 adapter kit and carries 2 bicycles.

The Thule 515 Prologue Pack Roof Mount Bicycle Rack System for 2 Bikes works superbly as a 2008 Subaru Outback Sport bike roof rack. The Thule 515 Prologue Pack  includes 2 bike mounts for the roof of the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport as well as a Thule 532 Ride-On Adapter kit which allows you to place the 2 bike rack on top of the Subaru factory cross bars. The 515 Thule Prologue Pack Roof Top Bike Carrier System also includes 2 Thule locks for securing your bicycles and rack to 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.

complete information for the 2008 Subaru Outback Sport factory rack mount bike rack.

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Bike Rack 04 Audi A4

by Rack James on June 5, 2010

2004 Audi A4 roof bike rack with Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero roof rack (using Thule 2114 Fit Ki), Thule 872XT Wind Fairing and Thule 518 Echelon Bike Racks.

Bird's eye view of a 2004 Audi A4 bike roof rack decked out with the Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero Car Rack System (with Thule 2114 Fit Kit), Thule 872XT Wind Fairing, Thule 518 Echelon Bike Racks and Thule 593 Wheel Holders.

Nothing like a sweet Thule Rack base system with bike racks to snaz up your Audi A4.  Here we have a 2004 Audi A4 bike roof rack system using the Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero Base Rack System (includes Thule 400 XTR Rapid Aero Foot Pack, Thule Fit Kit 2114, and Thule RB 47 Rapid Aero Bars) with the Thule 872XT wind fairing mounted to the front Rapid Aeo load bar. Also mounted to the Rapid Aero Bars, using the Thule X-Adapt 9 adapters, are two Thule 518 Ecehelon fork mounted bike trays and two Thule 593 Wheel Holders.  A Thule 596 lock pack 6 pack of locks keeps it all secure from theft. 

Complete 2004 Audi A4 roof bike rack install details.

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2009 Honda Civic Roof Mounted Bike Rack

by Rack James on June 3, 2010

bike roof rack for a 2009 Honda Civic 4 door sedan using the Yakima Q-Tower car rack (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q99 and Q131 clips, and Yakima 58" crossbars), Yakima 50" Fairing and the Yakima High Roller bike rack.

Great sun-soaked photo of a 2009 Honda Civic bike roof rack system with the Yakima Q-Tower car rack system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q99 clips and Yakima Q131 clips, and Yakima 58" crossbars) finished off with the Yakima 50" Fairing and the Yakima High Roller bike rack.

Here’s a mighty swell photograph of a 2009 Honda Civic roof rack bike carrier system decked out with the Yakima Q-Towers car rack multi-purpose base system (includes Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q99 clips and Yakima Q131 clips, and Yakima 58″ crossbars).  Mounted upon the base rack cross bars is the Yakima High Roller upright mount bike carrier working hard to carry a BMX bike with 20″ wheels.  One of the great things about the Yakima High Roller bike rack is its ability to carry any bike, regardless of wheel size, frame configuration, brake set up, and tire width.  Heck, if your bike has two wheels, the High Roller will carry it.  Rounding out this Yakima roof top bike rack set up is the Yakima 50″ wind fairing to quiet that confounded wind noise and a set of Yakma SKS 6 pack of locks to keep any pilferin’ hoodlums at bay.

Complete install details for this 2009 Honda Civic bike roof rack system.

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A great photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior basket mounted to the Subaru Outback wagon factory crossbars and the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack attached to the integrated crossbars located on the Yakima MegaWarrior basket.

A great photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack setup using the Yakima MegaWarrior basket mounted to the Subaru Outback wagon factory crossbars and the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack attached to the integrated crossbars located on the Yakima MegaWarrior basket.

For some 2010 Subaru Outback wagon owners, deciding which solution to choose for transporting their gear can be somewhat troublesome. Much of this was previously due to the lack of information available for selecting a 2010 Subaru Outback wagon roof rack system that is right for your needs. We recommend visiting this 2010 Subaru Outback factory roof rack article for complete details on what is available.

As indicated in the picture above, a very popular option is to mount a cargo baasket to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack crossbars. The Yakima MegaWarrior basket is featured on this Subaru Outback wagon. This basket also includes a pair of integrated Yakima cross bars, allowing for the mounting of any gear carriers right on the MegaWarrior basket cross bars. This offers a very versatile cargo carrying solution. Simultaneously stow all your cargo luggage and camping gear in the basket while transporting skis & snowboards, bikes, kayaks, canoe, surfboards and more right on the basket. In the picture above, the Yakima Boa short tray bike rack is mounted directly to the Yakima megaWarrior crossbars.

2010 Subaru Outback roof rack basket bike rack install details

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2001 Audi TT Roof Bike Rack

by Rack James on May 28, 2010

A fine shot of a 2001 Audi TT with the Inno INA 383 Fork Lock II Bike Rack mounted directly to Audi TT factory roof racks.

A fine shot of a 2001 Audi TT roof bike rack system with the Inno INA 383 Fork Lock II Bike Rack mounted directly to Audi TT factory roof racks.

This 2001 Audi TT came with the Audi OEM roof racks which have aerodynamic, oval shaped crossbars.  Not all attachments can mount directly to these bars due to their shape, but the Inno INA 383 Fork Lock II bike rack definitely can.   It comes with universal mounting hardware so it can not only mount directly to these bars without adapters, but also virtually any factory crossbars, as well as, of course, Inno, Thule, and Yakima crossbars.  The Inno INA383 bike tray also comes with locks and keys, so it is truly ready to go right out of the box.

2001 Audi TT roof bike rack with Inno INA 383 install page

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2007 Ford Focus wagon with factory side rails using Thule's 450 Crossroads System with Thule's 594XT SideArm bike rack and Thule's 878XT Set-To-Go Kayak Saddles

A 2007 Ford Focus wagon with factory side rails using Thule Racks 450 Crossroad roof rack system with Thule Racks 594XT SideArm bike rack and Thule's 878XT Set-To-Go Kayak Saddles.

This 2007 Ford Focus wagon is racked up and ready to go to the water or the trail.  Mounted to the factory raised side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroad roof rack system, which provides the crossbars needed to mount the Thule 594xt SideArm bike rack and the Thule 878xt Set-To-Go kayak rack.  Locking it all down is the Thule 596 Lock pack  which provides the 4 lock cylinders needed for the base system and 2 cylinders for the bike rack.   Be it land or sea, this Ford Focus, thanks to it’s Thule racks, can take it on.

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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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2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Kayak Racks, Bike Racks, Roof Rack System

This photo spotlights a 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX roof rack kayak bike carrier system using the Yakima Q Towers car rack, Yakima King Cobra bike racks and Yakima Hullraiser kayak carrier.

This roof rack set up for carrying kayaks and bicycles on a 2007 Subaru  Impreza WRX is a great example of how kayak racks and bike racks can live in harmony in close quarters and over rough terrain.  Layering begins with Yakima Q Towers complete roof rack system.  In this case Q78 Clips (also known as Yakima Q Clips 78)  are called for.  48 inch crossbars have been selected to meet the width requirements of the 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX roof top. The owner of this Subaru Impreza WRX needs both Kayak Rack and Bike Rack attachments (since it might be difficult to decide which sport they want to do once they all wheel drive it into the great outdoors).  Our 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX owner knows  kayaks of almost any size or shape can be easily transported with the Yakima HullRaiser Kayak Rack.  Two bikes are better than one  - so the Yakima King Cobra upright mount bike rack is used twice in this setup-again this roof top bike rack attachment can hold a bike of any shape or size so it is a good universal solution for just about any vehicle.  The final a la mode topping on this recipe for fun is a 6 pack of Yakima SKS lock cores and keys (because it is no fun to have your roof rack system stolen).  4 locks are used on the roof rack system and 1 each for the Yakima King Cobra bike racks.

Got that?  Not sure?  Check out the complete installation details for this stellar kayak rack, bike rack, roof rack system for the 2007  Subaru Impreza WRX.

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Yakima Frontloader bike rack

This ORS Racks Direct demonstration video features the 8002103 Yakima Frontloader bike rack. The result of much research and design engineering to offer the finest in car roof top upright mount bike rack technology. All mounting hardware and securing components are integrated onto the Yakima Frontloader bike rack. Connects to any factory racks as well as roof rack systems from Yakima, Thule, Inno Racks etc. Works with virtually all types of bicycles. Full locking options to lock the bike to the Yakima Frontloader and the carrier itself to the car rack cross bars. An amazing bicycle carrier that is already a leader in its category.

Yakima Frontloader bike rack video

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2005 Nissan XTerra Roof Bike Rack System

by Rack James on May 18, 2010

Customer install photo of 2005 Nissan Xterra with Yakima Highroller bike racks mounted to factory crossbars using Yakima Universal Mighty Mounts.

Customer install photo of 2005 Nissan Xterra factory roof rack mount bike racks using the Yakima Highroller bike racks mounted to factory crossbars using Yakima Universal Mighty Mounts.

Yes, the Nissan Xterra has large sized factory crossbars, but the Yakima Universal Mighty Mount clamps work just fine to accommodate carriers that are designed to only fit Yakima and Thule bars.  Using one set of Universal Mighty Mounts for each Yakima Highroller bike rack, which replace the Yakima Universal Snaparounds that are included, this rig is ready to carry two bikes in style. 

2005 Nissan XTerra factory rack bike rack  install details

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Image of a 2008 Fleetwood popup camper trailer roof rack bike rack system using the Yakima Control Tower system mounted to the Fleetwod camper trailer roof tracks. Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then attached to the pair of Yakima Control Towers extra-long 86 inch crossbars.

Image of a 2008 Fleetwood popup camper trailer roof rack bike rack system using the Yakima Control Tower system mounted to the Fleetwod camper trailer roof tracks. Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then attached to the pair of Yakima Control Towers extra-long 86 inch crossbars.

The picture above demonstrates how easy it is to install a Fleetwood camper trailer roof rack system. The 2008 Fleetwood popup camper bike roof rack setup is using the Yakima Control Towers system mounted to the Fleetwood camper roof tracks (if your popup camper does not already have tracks installed, simply mount the Yakima Tracks to the roof top and you can then connect the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system to the Yakima Tracks). The Control Tower system includes a set of four Yakima LP1 landing Pads, that attach the roof tracks, and also a pair of extra long Yakima 86 inch cross bars, which are the required length for the Fleetwood camper roof top (and all makes and models of popup camper trailers). Four Yakima HighRoller bike racks are then connected to the pair of 86 inch crossbars for transporting bikes for the entire family.

2008 Fleetwood camper trailer roof bike rack install page

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2ooo Volvo S70 Roof Rack & Bike Racks

by rackdawg on May 10, 2010

Photo of a 2000 Volvo S70 bike roof rack system using the Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero car rack (with Thule 161 Fit Kit clips), Yakima Raptor bike racks and Yakima wind-noise deflector fairing.

Photo of a 2000 Volvo S70 bike roof rack system using the Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero car rack (with Thule 161 Fit Kit clips), Thule 594XT Sidearm bike racks and Thule 873XT wind-noise deflector fairing.

The picture above showcases a customer installation of a 2000 Volvo S70 roof rack & bike racks setup that is using the following components: Thule 400XTR Rapid Aero roof rack (mounts to the Volvo S70 roof top using the included Thule 161 Fit Kit clips, also includes a pair of RB53 53 inch length Rapid Aero load bars), two Thule 594XT Sidearm bike racks attached to the load bars and also a Thule 873XT rack fairing mounted to the front load bar for added styling, increased aerodynamics and elimination of any possible rack noise.

2000 Volvo S70 roof rack bike carriers install details

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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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2008 Toyota Corolla Roof Rack for Kayak and Bike

by rackdawg on April 22, 2010

Image depicts a complete premium, top-of-the-line kayak and bike roof rack system mounted to a 2008 Toyota Corolla S.

Image depicts a complete premium, top-of-the-line kayak and bike roof rack system mounted to a 2008 Toyota Corolla S.

For a look that moves well beyond the humdrum same old run of the mill roof rack with square cross bars, check out this customer installation photo that features a 2008 Toyota Corolla kayak-bike roof rack system with modern, aerodynamic design styling. It is configured with the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse car rack system, which attaches to the 2008 Toyota Corolla S rooftop using the set of included Thule 1515 Traverse Fit Kit clips (a pair of Thule Racks Rapid Aero load bars and 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack are also included). And for the perfect best-in-class kayak carrier and bike carrier to mount onto the load bars, the Thule 518 Echelon fork mount bike rack and Thule 835PRO Hull-a-Port folding j-cradle kayak rack are used. Also, for increased aerodynamics, elimination of rack noise and superb design styling, a Thule 871XT rack fairing is also attached to the front load bar.

2008 Toyota Corolla car roof rack kayak & bike carrier install details

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Nissan X-Terra bike rack set up using Thule's 594XT Sidearm mounted to factory crossbars and Thule's 916XT T2 hitch mounted bike rack for receiver hitch.

Nissan X-Terra bike rack set up using Thule's 594XT Sidearm mounted to factory crossbars and Thule's 916XT T2 hitch mounted bike rack for receiver hitch.

Here is a great shot of a Nissan X-Terra racked up to carry four bikes.  Mounted directly to the factory crossbars, which due to their size and shape isn’t an application you’ll find in Thule’s Fit Guide, but is nontheless possible with a trip to the hardware store, are two Thule 594XT Sidearm upright bike carriers.  Mounted into the trailer hitch is the Thule 916XT T2 bike rack.  Both of these carriers use a ratcheting hook to support the bikes by the front wheel rather than the frame, so regardless of frame dimensions or wheel size, as long as your bike has two wheels, these carriers will work.

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A beautiful example of the Inno Racks IN-FR car rack and Inno INA382 bike rack used as a 2010 Subaru Forester roof rack bike rack setup.

A beautiful example of the Inno Racks IN-FR car rack and Inno INA382 bike rack used as a 2010 Subaru Forester roof rack bike rack setup.

Becoming more and more common out on the roads and highways of America are Inno Racks vehicle rack systems. With a long established reputation as the the car rack market leader in Japan and many parts of the world, Inno Racks is becoming a favored alternative to the major players in the USA such as Thule Racks and Yakima Racks. Several reasons include very competitive and often lower prices on roof rack and gear carrier options, locks included (other car rack makers charge extra for locks) and extremely well-made and premium design styling features. The photo above showcases a 2010 Subaru Forester car roof rack bicycle carrier system that is configured with the Inno IN-FR roof rack mounted to the Subaru Forester factory side rails, while the Inno INA382 Upright Lock bike rack is attached to the IN-FR base rack cross bars.

2010 Subaru Forester roof rack bike rack install details

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Customer install photo of the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack, 871XT wind fairing and 2 594XT Side Arm bike racks used as a 2007 Honda Accord bike roof rack and fairing system.

Customer install photo of the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack, 871XT wind fairing and 2 594XT Side Arm bike racks used as a 2007 Honda Accord bike roof rack and fairing system.

Looking for a good looking, easy to use and long-lasting, lifetime guaranteed car roof bike rack system? Check out the picture above that features a 2007 Honda Accord roof rack bike carriers and wind fairing set up that is configured with the following components: Thule 480 Traverse car rack complete system (includes a set of four Thule 1304 Traverse Fit Kit clips) that mounts to the 2007 Honda Accord EX roof top; two Thule 594XT SideArm upright mount bike racks that are connected to the Thule Racks 480 Traverse cross rails; a Thule 871XT car rack fairing for aerodynamics, design styling and elimination of roof rack wind noise.

2007 Honda Accord bike roof rack install details

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Photo of the Thule 916XT T2 hitch bike rack, Thule 450 Crossroad car rack and 2 Yakima Bowdown kayak racks used as a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee hitch bike rack and kayak roof rack system.

Photo of the Thule 916XT T2 hitch bike rack, Thule 450 Crossroad car rack and 2 Yakima Bowdown kayak racks used as a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee hitch bike rack and kayak roof rack system.

Check out this fantastic 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak carriers and hitch mount bike rack configuration using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack system mounted to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory side rails, two Yakima Bowdown kayak rack j-cradle carriers attached to the 450 Crossroad cross rails and Thule 916XT T2 hitch mount platform bike rack mounted to the 2 inch trailer hitch on the rear of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This customer installation is an exellent example of how you can use both the car roof and rear of the car to transport all your gear for those water and trail adventures.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak & bike rack install details

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