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Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair

    Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair

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    These rectangular crossbars are one component of a Thule car top rack system.

    • Bars span vehicle's roof providing the point of attachment for gear mounts and accessories
    • Load bars are available in 4 lengths; refer to Thule's Fit Guide for the minimum length recommended for your specific vehicle
    • Bar dimensions are 50" x 1.3 " x 0.96"

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    Please note: Thule products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

    Made in USA.

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    Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair
     
    4.2

    (based on 5 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (5)
    • Easy to install (4)
    • Easy to use (4)
    • Stable (4)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mountain bikes (3)
      • Road bikes (3)

      Reviewed by 5 customers

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      Oct

      16

      2012

       
      5.0

      Easy Install

      By Colorado Krista

      from Colorado!

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes

        Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

        Holds my SkyBox and two Rocky Mounts. Let's go play!

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        Images shared by Colorado Krista

        Goes everywhere a SUV can and some.

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        Tags: Picture of Product, Using Product

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        Jan

        8

        2010

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Ok, but... wind noise.

        By Vancouver Guy

        from Vancouver, BC, Canada

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Install
        • Easy to Use
        • Stable
        • Strong

        Cons

        • Heavy
        • Too much wind noise
        • Ugly

        Best Uses

        • Cross-over vehicles
        • Large Cars
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes
        • Small Cars
        • SUV

        Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

        This is an OK product if you don't mind wind noises. I returned these and got the Rapid Aero bars and what a difference. The Aero bars were so quiet, you wouldn't even notice that you have anything on your roof.

        These tubular bars are OK if you don't mind wind noises. - Not for me.

        As for esthetics, go for the Aero bars. When I have to remove my cargo box to get into a garage and leave the bars on top, these square tubular bars look so outdated.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        16

        2009

        (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Rigid, durable and just looks great

        By donmontalvo

        from Coppell, Texas

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Install
        • Easy to Use
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Large Cars
          • Mountain Bikes
          • Road Bikes
          • Small Cars

          Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

          What can you say about these bars? They get the job done, and they do it well. Don Montalvo, TX

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Oct

          1

          2009

           
          5.0

          GOOD PRICE FOR AN EXELENTE PRODUCT

          By rainerbp

          from MEXICO

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy to Install
          • Easy to Use
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

              really good

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              12

              2007

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Strong From Texas to Minnesota

              By hornsfan

              from Amarillo, TX

              About Me Active Retiree, Experienced traveler, Seasoned Paddler, Whitewater Rafter

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Well Constructed

              Cons

              • Moderate aerodynamics
              • Pricey

              Best Uses

              • Outdoors
              • Sports

              Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

              The Thule system held my 62 pound canoe in place for 1400 miles on a recent trip to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota. During that time I drove 70 mph through 45 mph crosswinds and on rough backroads. The Thule load bars held firm. My canoe never budged. The whole system worked like it's supposed to!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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