Roof bike racks
You can also choose to carry your bikes with you on the roof of your car. This is possible if you use a roof
bike rack. A big advantage is that you can easily transport one or more
bicycles of different sizes. Roof bicycle carriers are sold separately. This
way you can choose the carriers that are most suitable for your bike(s). For
picking the right one, it is important that the frame thickness and weight of
the bicycle match the bike rack specifics. The best has yet to come, using
roof-mounted bike racks makes it possible to transport up to 4 bikes!
Another advantage is that the
roof bike racks can be easily and quickly mounted on the roof bars . Roof racks
are moreover very light weighted. A slight disadvantage is that it can be
difficult for some people to actually get the bikes on the roof.
How to install a roof bike rack Fitting a bike rack is generally
speaking, very easy and done in just a few minutes. If you want to buy a roof
bike rack, it is essential that you have roof bars on your car. Roof bike
carriers need to be mounted on the roof bars. Luckily roof bars come in all
kind of different shapes and sizes and are in essence available for almost any
car. Even when your car is not equipped with roof rails . Next to roof bike
racks you can also find roof bars easily at Winparts. Is your new roof bike
carrier securely attached to the roof bars? Then you can put your bike on the
bike carrier and safely secure it. With most roof bike racks, the bike will be
secured to the frame, at others you need to secure the bike using the front
fork.
Which roof bike rack is the best? When
you think of buying a roof bike rack please make sure to pay attention to a
couple of things. It is for example very important that the wheel rails of the
carrier are wide enough for the tyres of your bike. Mountain bikes, in
particular, have wider tyres, which means that they do not fit all wheel rails.
Please also pay attention to the maximum loading capacity. The max. weight is
the maximum load weight that the roof bike carrier can hold. This makes roof
bike racks often not suitable for e-bikes. Electric bikes are often too heavy.
If you are looking for a bike rack for e-bikes, then it is best to opt for a tow bar bike rack or a rear-mounted bike rack . These can often hold a higher
load weight, making them more suitable for electric bikes.
Buying a roof bike rack Buying a roof bike rack is quick
and easy at Winparts. You can choose from popular brands such as Pro-user , Yakima , Hapro and Spinder bike racks . At Winparts you can also find other bike carrier parts and accessories .
