Bike/Skii/Kayak.. ect ect Racks [Archive]

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Bu11dogg2

04-06-2006, 11:43 AM

Here are a few bike racks I have been looking at.
From My experiance, if you have the SEDAN you are looking at spending around $400 for a roof rack, and about $200 for a hitch mount, $150 for a trunk mount.
It is Definatly cheaper if you have the Outback (serious version) or the legacy sedan.

THULE (http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/fg_vehicle.asp)

YAKIMA (http://www.yakima.com/Consumer/Step1.aspx)

DERO (http://www.dero.com/car_racks.html)

SWAGMAN (http://www.swagmanbikeracks.com/)

LGT Chris

04-07-2006, 05:13 AM

I have a Thule rack for my wagon. I use it for skis and bikes in the winter and bikes and boats in the summer. I don't run with it all the time...just when I need it. It comes off and goes on in <5 minutes as a whole unit. Very happy with it.

For those of you with wagons, there is a mod for the rear bar to allow you to bring the towers in closer so you can push the rear bar back further.

izzodesh

04-07-2006, 07:10 AM

i need to sell my ski/bike rack..
its a thule for an sti

gargleblaster

04-07-2006, 07:53 AM

For those with wagoon/Outback-type Legacy vehicles, the OEM Subaru bike rack is actually Yakima. I used one on my '02 WRX wagoon but never sold it after trading for the STi. Turns out it's a perfect fit on the OBXT bars, so we were glad to have kept it around. Under $200 at subaruparts.com

coxx

04-07-2006, 08:01 AM

I'm actually having my friend put a hitch on my car right now so I can use a hitch bike rack (he works at a shop so he can bang it out quick with the lift). I go mountain biking all the time when it's nice out & a roof rack seems like a big PITA to me.

Bu11dogg2

04-07-2006, 01:39 PM

I need a roof rack....

If you have one, let me know!

I need the WHOLE THING!! I have a Legacy GT

scans007

04-12-2006, 04:41 PM

I haven't put mine on the specB yet, but I love the setup I have for Bikes/Ski's ect......I have the Yamika Setup.....cost me about $500 for everything including bike holders

http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/BikeRacks/DSC01857.JPG

http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/BikeRacks/DSC01856.JPG

http://www.pimpmyauto.com/Pictures/BikeRacks/DSC01853.JPG

Bu11dogg2

04-13-2006, 04:43 AM

Im gonna take the plunge and buy either the Yakima, Thule or the subaru one today.

$500+ ouch!!!!!!!!1

scans007

04-13-2006, 04:48 AM

Im gonna take the plunge and buy either the Yakima, Thule or the subaru one today.

$500+ ouch!!!!!!!!1

Agreed man, it hurt the wallet, specially cuz it wasn't performace or look enhancing....:D But it made the girl happy, so I could mod more....:lol:

Bu11dogg2

04-13-2006, 04:50 AM

any suggestions on where to go buy one?

I was thinking:

1. EMS
2. Goodales
3. Bike Barn

scans007

04-13-2006, 04:54 AM

I looked around, and www.rackattack.com (http://www.rackattack.com) in framingham gave me the best price, I just drove down and picked it all up......they have a tiny retail shop in the front and a big warehouse.....they are mainly a distributor/webstore......

Bu11dogg2

04-13-2006, 05:02 AM

meh,

I would rather spend $50 more than drive to Framingham.

thanks though!!!

Bu11dogg2

04-13-2006, 02:13 PM

gargleblaster

04-13-2006, 02:26 PM

Gawd, you're fickle!! ;)

Bu11dogg2

04-14-2006, 04:41 AM

For $550 for everything?

I saved $100 but I had to drive an hour and a half in traffic....

gargleblaster

04-14-2006, 06:49 AM

Not a bad deal - let us know how the install goes. :)

needforsleep

04-19-2006, 07:00 PM

wow, i wanted a rack too but for 500 dollars... ouch.

looks like i'll be borrowing the friend's car whenever i go biking..

Bu11dogg2

04-19-2006, 07:24 PM

Not a bad deal - let us know how the install goes. :)

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Bu11dogg2/DSC00044.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Bu11dogg2/DSC00046.jpg

Install.....

well....

lets just say.. read the directions and it will take you only about 20 minutes to put it on.

dont read the directions like I did...
about 45 minutes. :lol:
the only tool you need is a screw driver to pop out the rivets to put the locks in.

gargleblaster

04-19-2006, 08:05 PM

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Bu11dogg2/DSC00044.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f43/Bu11dogg2/DSC00046.jpg

Install.....

well....

lets just say.. read the directions and it will take you only about 20 minutes to put it on.

dont read the directions like I did...
about 45 minutes. :lol:
the only tool you need is a screw driver to pop out the rivets to put the locks in.Okay, I guess install wasn't the correct word. ;) Looks good, even though it took you twice as long as it should have. :lol: