Thule Proride 598 Bicycle Roof Rack $229.98 + $9.95 Shipping @ Sports Direct

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  wtfnodeal on 25/02/2021 - 10:21

  Good for bikes with carbon fibre frames?

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    pussa on 25/02/2021 - 10:24

    Yes they are. You can also put a protective 'sock' on the rubber clamp if you want to reduce rubbing/scratching etc.I wouldn't use them for e-bikes though.

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      wtfnodeal on 25/02/2021 - 10:25

      But is clamping the downtube of a carbon fibre frame a good idea?

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        [Deactivated] on 25/02/2021 - 10:28

        You don't want the old metal bike racks clamping onto carbon fibre or aluminum.. These rubberised and won't cause any damage to a carbon frame.

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          wtfnodeal on 25/02/2021 - 10:39

          @[Deactivated]: I have heard any part of the carbon fibre frame is not designed to take clamping forces except for the seat tube and seat post and even so exceeding the max torque will break them still. I am unsure of how much force downtube can take from this bike carrier clamp so I would rather not to find out.

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            DavoW on 25/02/2021 - 11:05

            @wtfnodeal: You want to be careful with the top tube, definitely no clamping there.

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        pussa on 25/02/2021 - 10:28

        Yes I believe so. I've been clamping my many bikes for many years with these racks. I have five of them on two cars.

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      2ndeffort on 26/02/2021 - 10:57

      Thule actually make a carbon frame protector as an accessory for this carrier https://www.bike24.com/p2217040.html

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    [Deactivated] on 25/02/2021 - 10:26

    +1

    Yes they work fine with carbon fibre frames. I use one for my road bike.

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    Calvin27 on 25/02/2021 - 13:19

    +1

    Have a look at contactless solutions like the yakima. Clamps on wheels only, nothing touches frame.

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      wtfnodeal on 25/02/2021 - 16:26

      Yes that is the one I have been considering.

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  Andysjunks on 25/02/2021 - 10:57

  +1

  It has rubber surfaced clamp. As long as you dont apply stupidly amount of force, carbon frames will be just fine. Else put a piece of cloth in between to min possibility of scratching. I have one for 5+ years it is very good.

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  damion on 25/02/2021 - 11:08

  +2

  Sorry,
  Even with the 10euro price increase since I purchased years ago, they're still cheaper to import from bike24.com
  141 euros = 217 aud delivered.

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    DavoW on 25/02/2021 - 12:08

    Sounds like a deal worth posting then.

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      damion on 25/02/2021 - 17:57

      It's their normal price. If it was on sale I would.

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  Shuey on 25/02/2021 - 19:17

  Otherwise the Rhino Rack option could be a good alternative (I use it).
  It clamps on the front wheel instead. Occasionally on sale from Autobarn (25%)