Thule roof bike racks are professionally designed to make it safe and easy to transport your bike. Whether you have a passion for road cycling, off-road, or family bike vacations – Thule has a bike rack for every bike.
We know how important your bicycle is to you. That’s why every Thule roof bike rack is designed and developed to ensure maximum protection for your bike. Choose between our iconic fork, frame, or wheel-mounted roof bike racks – all super easy to mount on your own roof racks.
Roof bike racks: Stylish, sporty bike racks that are easy to use and for almost all bike dimensions. All our fork, frame, and wheel-mounted racks are designed to keep your bike secure and protected. Perfect for road bikes, gravel bikes, MTB bikes, and more!
Why choose a roof-mounted bike rack?
Roof-mounted bike racks certainly are a great option for vehicles with a minimal height and they’re also appropriate for various crossbars. They can also be used to carry other equipment such as for example surfboards, skis, kayaks, and cargo boxes.
Roof-mounted bike racks can carry cargo along with your bikes They don’t block access to your car’s boot, windows, or doors
They often have space for locks Low overhangs may endanger the safety of one’s bikes and vehicle Increases drag and fuel consumption is likely to increase and not to speak of all the bugs that are stuck on your bike.
Depending on what you drive and ride, there are several methods to go about shopping for roof-mounted bike racks.
But if your vehicle has factory crossbars, it’s advisable to select roof-mounted bike racks that are compatible with such crossbars.
Let’s look at the Best 5 Thule Roof Bike Racks of 2021
Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack
Upright bike carrier for the quickest, most convenient mounting – for bikes up to 44 lbs.
Mounts to all Thule rack systems& most factory racks
Load capacity: 44 lbs
Product weight: 11lbs
Pros:
Ergonomic Design: Automatically positions your bike once you secure it, thanks to the uniquely designed frame holder and wheel tray.
Torque Limiter Dial: Fast and simple bike securing – the torque limiter dial controls the force entering the bicycle frame with a clear sign of correct mounting
Frame Friendly: Pressure is spread via large, soft claw pads that adapt to your bike’s frame tubes – minimizing the risk of frame damage.
Safe Mounting: Your bike is prevented from falling thanks to the claw’s extended lower jaw.
Stable Wheels: Firmly fixed in smartly designed wheel holders with diagonal quick-release wheel straps.
Ease of Use: Easy, tool-free interface for switching carriers from one side of one’s car to the other.
Cons:
Wind resistance and more fuel consumption.
Your bike is full of bugs and can be damaged by small rocks and debris.
Difficult for small people to put it on the car rack.
if your car has no Roof rack, you must buy an extra roof rack for the car.
Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack
Universal upright roof bike rack with no frame contact, for fast and secure mounting and maximum frame protection.
About this item:
No bike frame contact is made as to the hook that securely grabs the front wheel of the bike.
Suitable for bikes with carbon frames and big wheels,
Versatile design accommodates bikes with nontraditional frame designs women’s bikes and kids bikes, rear suspension, and bottle cages
Simple interface for switching carrier from one side of one’s car to the other
Ratcheting wheel strap quickly secures back wheel to tray
Bikes of 20-29” wheels around 3″ wide (up to 5” with Thule UpRide Fatbike Adapter, sold separately)