Roof mount advice needed/

[Fas1975]

Getting back into my mountain biking and wanting to go further afield. I have the full thule system which I used when I had my x6 with the roof bars but can't use them on the m4. I've looked at the seasucker. Has anyone used one and let me know the good / bad / ugly? Are there any alternatives to the seasucker talon?


Also, I have a rocky mountain growler 40. The thing I'm getting lost on with the seasucker is the axle size. Based on the specs found here: https://intl.bikes.com/products/growler-40-22?vari... do I need any of the adapters for the talon or will the standard out of the box configuration work?


Is there an alternative I've not looked at? My bike is a 29er, XL, even with the front wheel off, it won't go in the boot, unless I'm doing it wrong. Appreciate any help

[R1gtr]

Can you definitely not get the Thule's on the M4 with a different/compatible foot kit? My Yakima bars have been on 3 different vehicles with the appropriate footpack on each one.

[klootzak]

I have a Seasucker Hornet, which is little more than two suction cups that hold the handlebars. While not appearing very confidence-inspiring, the bike stays stuck to the back of my Cayman and the rack hasn't failed me in nine years.

On the basis that the Talon has many more suckers and a much better bike fixing system I'd say you'll be fine, though you do have to be careful to clean under the suckers to avoid paint/clear coat scratches.

k

[Fas1975]

R1gtr said:

Can you definitely not get the Thule's on the M4 with a different/compatible foot kit? My Yakima bars have been on 3 different vehicles with the appropriate footpack on each one.

No. I'm aware of the various foot-packs and have the ones from my x6 as well as a set for my sons VW Polo which, but the M4 doesn't have the ability. Someone linked to a DIY which means drilling into the carbon roof, but I know I'll mess it up regardless of how easy the DIY looks.

[Fas1975]

klootzak said:

I have a Seasucker Hornet, which is little more than two suction cups that hold the handlebars. While not appearing very confidence-inspiring, the bike stays stuck to the back of my Cayman and the rack hasn't failed me in nine years.

On the basis that the Talon has many more suckers and a much better bike fixing system I'd say you'll be fine, though you do have to be careful to clean under the suckers to avoid paint/clear coat scratches.

k

Good to know. I think I'll go for the seasucker based on the various reviews and youtube videos

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Fas1975 said:

No. I'm aware of the various foot-packs and have the ones from my x6 as well as a set for my sons VW Polo which, but the M4 doesn't have the ability. Someone linked to a DIY which means drilling into the carbon roof, but I know I'll mess it up regardless of how easy the DIY looks.

You've mentioned the carbon roof which I was about to do... Are sea suckers compatible with cars with carbon roofs? No risk to damaging the carbon etc with a potentially quite heavy bike swinging around up there and twisting the roof???

[Superlightdaa]

I've used my Sea Sucker Talon on the roof of my M4 to carry my full sus MTB. Rear wheel on the boot. Not issues at all.

[WestyCarl]

I've had one on these for a few years on a glass roof and it's been perfect. UK company as well (if that's important to you..)

Mount EVO

[Sarkmeister]

I recently bought a Rockbros suction bike rack for my Tesla, as I don't need to use it much and didn't want to pay a fortune for a proper Tesla fitted roof rack.

Cost about £140 from amazon, but available cheaper from ebay.

Can't fault it so far. Used it 6 or 7 times for my road bike and as far as I can see it is rock solid. When I drive a long way I stop every hour or so to check the suction but never found a problem,.

[Fas1975]

Superlightdaa said:

I've used my Sea Sucker Talon on the roof of my M4 to carry my full sus MTB. Rear wheel on the boot. Not issues at all.

That’s reassuring to know. Have been holding off any purchase trying to research the hell out of this.

[Fas1975]

WestyCarl said:

I've had one on these for a few years on a glass roof and it's been perfect. UK company as well (if that's important to you..)

Mount EVO

Thanks for sharing, never heard of these guys before, will check them out

[Fas1975]

Sarkmeister said:

I recently bought a Rockbros suction bike rack for my Tesla, as I don't need to use it much and didn't want to pay a fortune for a proper Tesla fitted roof rack.

Cost about £140 from amazon, but available cheaper from ebay.

Can't fault it so far. Used it 6 or 7 times for my road bike and as far as I can see it is rock solid. When I drive a long way I stop every hour or so to check the suction but never found a problem,.

Rockbros came up on my radar this weekend. Do you have a link to the one you use or any pics of the install?

[mattvanders]

I always put my handle bars down into the back seat footwell if i’m putting my bike inside the car. Helps to give a few more i niches space. If not just remove the rear wheel as well

[WestyCarl]

Fas1975 said:

WestyCarl said:

I've had one on these for a few years on a glass roof and it's been perfect. UK company as well (if that's important to you..)

Mount EVO

Thanks for sharing, never heard of these guys before, will check them out

No link with them except a satisfied customer. Apparently the bike rack / suckers are modular so can be used for other products of theirs.

[Sarkmeister]

Fas1975 said:

Rockbros came up on my radar this weekend. Do you have a link to the one you use or any pics of the install?

Here's the set up. It's not fallen off yet.... (longest journey was about 100 miles)

[Fas1975]

Thanks for that. Will look at buying something in a week or so. There’s a couple of options on gumtree which look good