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Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount

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Low profile and streamlined, the Rocky Mounts TieRod fork-mount bike rack keeps noise to a minimum and attaches directly to factory rack crossbars.

Fitting elliptical crossbars like a glove, this is specifically designed for the pre-installed factory racks on cars and SUVs
Includes rubber-coated stainless-steel straps that snug tight and cradle the crossbars
Stainless-steel quick release is simple to operate and securely attaches the bike to the rack
Fits bikes with or without disc brakes
Ratcheting wheel strap secures the rear wheel
Lockable with Rocky Mounts lock cores, sold separately

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Item 800067

$29.99

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Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount Customer Reviews

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Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount

4.6

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (7)
Durable (6)
Easy to use (6)
Stable (6)
Lightweight (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Road bikes (5)
Mountain bikes (4)
Small cars (3)

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Jan

2013

4.0

works great

By G I Joel

from Santa Monica

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Thule and Yakima better watch out

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Sep

2011

5.0

Rock Solid

By Bike2Work

from Alaska

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Pros

Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Installed the TieRod on my 2005 Subaru Forester with factory rails. Easily clears rear hatch. Was easy to install and easy to use. Bought lock cores to secure the rack to rails and the bike to the rack. Love the quick-release mechanism, set and forget.

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Aug

2011

(2 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Fair solution for factory bars.

By freefix

from Boulder, CO

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Lightweight

Cons

Scratches Car

Best Uses

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Installation was fairly easy. I talked to the Rocky Mounts reps and they assured me I would be fine using it on factory bars (up to 2 bikes) on my 2007 Rav4 (but ended up purchasing through REI as I had dividends to burn). So far so good.

Most of my concerns center around an issue that Rocky Mounts can't really be faulted for: clearance above the roof. The factory bars are so low that everything hits the roof, potentially damaging it. The strap for holding down the back wheel hits the roof, the pedals strike the roof (necessitating either strapping a bungy or something to the cranks, or removing the pedals), and the quick release close also smacks the roof. None of this is ideal.

My second complaint, however definitely is something Rocky Mounts is responsible for. The quick release skewer needs to be loosened so much to actually fit the front drops into it that when the rack is empty, even when the skewer is closed, it flops around. A lot (I have a standard road bike). I don't particularly like flopping parts on my car, can't imagine it's good for drag/MPG, and most importantly as I mentioned it smacks the roof as it flops. This means you have to tighten it enough to keep it from flopping every time you're not carrying a bike. And then, of course, re-loosen when you want to put a bike on there. But, re-loosening isn't exactly easy as there are not markings on the skewer for how loose to go. That means, every time I want to mount a bike, I end up precariously balanced on a wheel well/open door, holding the bike on the roof with one hand while attempting to loosen the skewer enough to securely clamp the bike (I suppose I could fix this with some nail polish or a permanent marker. but still). All while hoping I don't drop the bike or fall damaging the car, the bike, or myself. I've been lucky enough to always do this on even ground, but I can't imagine attempting it on a hill.

Needless to say, it's not at all easy to use. However, it is cheap, well constructed (if not designed), and looks great. I think if you do not plan on using it often, it is probably fine. If you plan on putting bikes on and off your car frequently, I would recommend spending a little more and going with Thule or Yakima.

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Jun

2011

5.0

Awesome rack!

By tdi793

from Atlanta, GA

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Im glad I found this instead of going for the Thule or Yakima bike trays. It was easy to install, and really strong. Its so low profile that it creates no wind noise and doesnt really effect gas mileage. The locking cores are great to since on locks the tray down the the crossbars, and the other locks the fork. I could not be happier with this product, and will eventually buy a second!

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth it 100%

By SethIMcClaine

from Boulder CO

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Perfect fit (Impreza 2011 3 inch factory bars) and the construction doesn't have me worried if my bike is going to fall off like other bike racks I've owned. Fits my road bikes (Giant Defy, Trek Madone) and my Mountain bike with disc brakes (Giant Trance X) with no issues what-so-ever!

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May

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic on 2006 Subaru Outback

By Walstib

from US of A

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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 Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

Great product. Easy to install. Easy to mount bike. Great color choices, I have silver on my silver/gray wagon, super sweet. Very low profile and other than wind around bike, silent. I have a 2006 Subaru Outback wagon, fits well and is very stable. Need to be sure the front factory crossbar is as far forward as possible, in the small gap towards front of vehicle, in order for tailgate to open fully. Takes about 2 minutes to move, I didn't have star configuration driver that screw head has but found a slotted screw driver that fit in there perfectly and worked well. Only problem is tailgate will not open 100% with bike up there, very close but hits tire just short of fully open with my MTB mounted, not a big deal for me though. Definetly need 2 lock cores, one to lock cover so rack cannot be removed and one to lock skewer so bike cannot be removed. Only thing I am unsure of is the strap that ties down rear tire appears it could wear out but as long as they continue to sell replacement no problem and even then bungee cord etc. would work. None of this keeps me from giving it 5 stars as I have had hitch racks, roof racks and trunk mounts by many companies over the years this is the best I have used yet. So simple it is genuis. [...]

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May

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Attaches quickly, no wind noise

By AmericanKiwi

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Road Bikes

Comments about Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount:

I have had my TieRod for about 2 weeks and have attached my road bike to it at least 4 times.

I drive a 1998 Subaru Forester and had no issues attaching it to my factory roof bars. The whole process took about 10 minutes, including adjusting the factory roof bar spacing.

I've driven with the windows open and radio off from zero all the way up to 60 miles an hour with no noticeable noise coming from the bike mount. When a bike is on the mount, then there is some noise but that's coming from the bike, rather than the rack.

My road bike goes on quickly and easily, and is held in place securely.