Bike Racks for carbon bikes?

Triathlon Forum
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Hi,

I say Put The Bikes INSIDE!

I vote minivan Honda Oddessy or Toyota Siena,

Or SUV or cross-over SUV that can take 2 bikes inside.

Dry, clean, warm and safe.

Of course I am up here in the Great NorthWet, where a 60 mile roof rack trip is really a 1 hour pressure wash session with salt, dirt, oil and grit. In the dry parts of the world I might lean toward a set-up like the man with the Z-Car and Softride.

tom

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http://www.yakima.com/....aspx?Number=8002531

Does this thing only work with round seat tubes?

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http://www.yakima.com/....aspx?Number=8002531

Does this thing only work with round seat tubes?

One end goes around your steering tube and the other end goes around your seat tube. I have an aero seat tube and it still works very nicely.

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I love the look and idea of the Thule T2 but I’m not sure I can get one for my 1998 Honda Civic

Sure I can buy a 1.25" hitch for my car and it looks like it would fit but it’s only rated Class I (200 pounds). Thule’s website does not recommend the T2 for anything below class II (300 pounds).

Has anyone out there used this rack on a Honda Civic?

The only reason I consider it is that the weight load my bike (or two bikes) would put on the rack is still far below the maximum weight listed.

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I beg to differ. I have a Saris Thelma and it’s awesome. It doesn’t touch the frame and the bike is firmly secured to the rack. I have used it every weekend for the last 6 months. Is also great for bricks as you can rack your bike very quick.