MTB bike rack suggestions for an Avant, anyone? i'm looking for an easy to install and remove
08-10-2001, 06:17 AM
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MTB bike rack suggestions for an Avant, anyone? i'm looking for an easy to install and remove
...rack system used or new. Please post pics of you have them, how much you paid for them and where to get them. Please send me an email for those who want to sell theirs. TIA!
08-10-2001, 06:48 AM
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If you're number 1 priority is easy to install and remove, I would not go with Yakima......
....I moved my Yakima setup over from A4 sedan and this thing is a PITA to install/remove due to a number of things:
1) The round bars mean that one side of the rack is free to swing all around while you attempt to mount the opposite side on the Audi rails. The result can be scratches on the roof if you're not careful (I put down small towels to prevent any scratches when installing/removing).
2) The clips don't open wide enough to manuever them on/off the rails quickly and easily.
Those are my main complaints with the Yakima setup.
I'd say if you're looking to purchase a system and you currently have no rack, go with the Thule 751 setup. From what I've seen it should go on and come off much faster with less hassle.
The OEM Audi rack also looks decent and quick to install/remove. Only issue with Audi rack may be expensive to purchase compared with Thule and lack of attachments for the bars (with Thule or Yakima you have lots more options for attaching stuff).
I have some photos of my Yakima rack on my S4 Avant at home. If you'd like to see them, e-mail me and I'll shoot them over to you this weekend.
1) The round bars mean that one side of the rack is free to swing all around while you attempt to mount the opposite side on the Audi rails. The result can be scratches on the roof if you're not careful (I put down small towels to prevent any scratches when installing/removing).
2) The clips don't open wide enough to manuever them on/off the rails quickly and easily.
Those are my main complaints with the Yakima setup.
I'd say if you're looking to purchase a system and you currently have no rack, go with the Thule 751 setup. From what I've seen it should go on and come off much faster with less hassle.
The OEM Audi rack also looks decent and quick to install/remove. Only issue with Audi rack may be expensive to purchase compared with Thule and lack of attachments for the bars (with Thule or Yakima you have lots more options for attaching stuff).
I have some photos of my Yakima rack on my S4 Avant at home. If you'd like to see them, e-mail me and I'll shoot them over to you this weekend.
08-10-2001, 07:03 AM
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I asked this question a few months ago (after I bought the Yakima adapters)....
...and people seemed pleased with the Thule 751. I know Greyhound Guy has one on his A4 Avant.
I saw the 751 at my local REI. It was really light (I don't know if that's good or bad) compared to my Yakima...one thing I can say for the Yakima, it's very sturdy and once it's installed it is super solid.
I initially was considering selling my Yakima setup and going with the Thule 751 but later decided to just stick with the Yakima since I already had all the Yakima accessories I wanted and it seemed foolish to just get rid of the system for lack of convenience in installing/removing the system. It's not as quick as I'd like, but it's certainly do-able in 15 minutes or so.
I saw the 751 at my local REI. It was really light (I don't know if that's good or bad) compared to my Yakima...one thing I can say for the Yakima, it's very sturdy and once it's installed it is super solid.
I initially was considering selling my Yakima setup and going with the Thule 751 but later decided to just stick with the Yakima since I already had all the Yakima accessories I wanted and it seemed foolish to just get rid of the system for lack of convenience in installing/removing the system. It's not as quick as I'd like, but it's certainly do-able in 15 minutes or so.
08-10-2001, 07:25 AM
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But what do you do when you go on longer trips with several people?
Two bikes on the roof, luggage, bike stuff (helmets, shoes, etc.). Plus my MTB sees plenty of mud and I really don't like the idea of getting the interior all dirty (even with a tarp of a blanket inside).
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08-10-2001, 07:43 AM
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Thule 751 photos...
...found this post in an archive search:<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/605068.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/605068.phtml</a></li></ul>
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Here's my old post on this subject........
...some good info and more photos.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/604506.phtml">A4 Avant Owners.....roof rack questions....</a></li></ul>