Anyone using this system?
How do you like it?
It about 50% the cost of an Outback factory system.
http://www.orsracksdirect.com/rockymounts-tierod-bike-rack.html
Just put a couple tie rods on my Forrester factory cross bars. So far, so good.
The tierods seem pretty secure, and are relatively low-profile. I’m happy with my purchase.
I use Rocky Mounts on my factory rack (Nisssan Pathfinder). Mine are probably 2 years old so they are a bit different than the ones you linked to, but they work great and were significantly less than any other option (I had a Yakima rack that I could have used but to convert, etc., it would have cost way more than these).
I have carried my road, tri and mountain bikes with no issues. I also have the locks, more to keep the cam lever from opening when I don’t want them to open than anything - someone could ‘pick’ them (the locks) pretty easily if they wanted.
CJ
great system, color options and price…
I have tierod factory on my car and pitchfork on my truck… very happy
I also use the older version, nice racks for the price.
They are not as nice as Thule or Yakima but they are about half the cost.
I have one, it works great! Had a bike on the roof for a 5 hour trip, no problems!