Details
- Fits elliptical crossbars like a glove and 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
- Fork mount fits most disc brakes and suspension combinations with standard 9mm axles
- Ratcheting wheel strap secures the rear wheel
- The Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount is lockable with Rocky Mounts lock cores (sold separately)
Made in USA.
Specs
| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Number of Bikes | 1 |
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AmericanKiwi from
Attaches quickly, no wind noise
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.
Date published: 2010-05-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
serious rider from
Perfect on my Thule Aeroblade cross bars
Was on the hunt for a good looking fork mount for my road and cx bikes and I liked this better the others. QR is very functional and quality built for the long run. Install was easy. The whole thing is very sleek. I have used it several times on HW and rough roads with no issues. Supplied rear wheel strap has no problem with my high profile wheel (65mm + 23mm tire). System is rock solid. During my research I also found Rocky Mounts to be a great company.
Date published: 2015-03-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
tdi793 from
Awesome rack!
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!
Date published: 2011-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TerryT from
Trimmed, now perfect
I bought this knowing that it would be ~2" too long to miss my tailgate (RX 350), but was looking at the same issue with every roof rack that fit factory crossbars. No problem. Hacksaw + 10 minutes and it fits perfectly (tray still has plenty of room for the rear tire, which clears the tailgate just fine).
As for the standard end of it, it was exceptionally easy to install, is very secure, looks great.
Date published: 2014-05-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
G I Joel from
works great
Thule and Yakima better watch out
Date published: 2013-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SethIMcClaine from
Worth it 100%
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!
Date published: 2011-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FeHawk from
I Like To Ride My Bicycle, I Like To Ride My Bike
I was very excited to get these mounts and get my bike out on the road. I have only been able to use them once so far, but they worked great! We drove on the highway and nothing seemed to be concerning. I like to price and the product seems to do the job just fine.
Date published: 2017-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bike2Work from
Rock Solid
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.
Date published: 2011-09-05
Will this fit my 2010 Subaru Outback with fixed flat crossbars?
Yes, the Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount will fit the factory crossbars of a 2010 Subaru Outback.
Date published: 2017-04-05
Will this work with the Novara Forza bike?
​This bike mount will work with the Forza bike.
Date published: 2017-05-16
What is the difference between this and the pitchfork bike mount?
The main advantage of the TieRod is it will fit on elliptical, wing-shaped crossbars such as the Thule Aero Bars.
Date published: 2016-08-02
I have a 2016 Mazda Cx-3 with factor crossbars and a Cannondale 7 29er Mountain Bike, will this be compatible with my vehicle and my bike?
This rack works with your vehicle's cross bars and will work with bikes with a quick release and tires up to 2.7 inches wide.
Date published: 2017-05-18
Hi, i would use this rack for a Dual Suspension cross country Mountain bike (not a heavy mass model but a decent mid level DS bike) is this rack substantial enough for my bike?
This rack is suitable for mountain bikes with a 9mm front axle, up to 2.7" wide rear tire and weighing up to 35 lbs.
Date published: 2017-04-20
Will these fit square cross bars
​This bike mount is compatible with square cross bars.
Date published: 2017-06-19
Will this fit my Fuji Newest 1.0 bike?
​This rack will fit your Fuji Newest 1.0 bike.
Date published: 2017-04-13
Will this bike mount system work with the Thule Aero Blades?
Rocky Mounts states that the TieRod is guaranteed to fit all factory crossbars including Thule AeroBlades.
Date published: 2017-04-25
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AmericanKiwi from
Attaches quickly, no wind noise
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.
Date published: 2010-05-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
serious rider from
Perfect on my Thule Aeroblade cross bars
Was on the hunt for a good looking fork mount for my road and cx bikes and I liked this better the others. QR is very functional and quality built for the long run. Install was easy. The whole thing is very sleek. I have used it several times on HW and rough roads with no issues. Supplied rear wheel strap has no problem with my high profile wheel (65mm + 23mm tire). System is rock solid. During my research I also found Rocky Mounts to be a great company.
Date published: 2015-03-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
tdi793 from
Awesome rack!
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!
Date published: 2011-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
TerryT from
Trimmed, now perfect
I bought this knowing that it would be ~2" too long to miss my tailgate (RX 350), but was looking at the same issue with every roof rack that fit factory crossbars. No problem. Hacksaw + 10 minutes and it fits perfectly (tray still has plenty of room for the rear tire, which clears the tailgate just fine).
As for the standard end of it, it was exceptionally easy to install, is very secure, looks great.
Date published: 2014-05-31
Rated 4 out of
5
by
G I Joel from
works great
Thule and Yakima better watch out
Date published: 2013-01-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
SethIMcClaine from
Worth it 100%
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!
Date published: 2011-06-24
Rated 5 out of
5
by
FeHawk from
I Like To Ride My Bicycle, I Like To Ride My Bike
I was very excited to get these mounts and get my bike out on the road. I have only been able to use them once so far, but they worked great! We drove on the highway and nothing seemed to be concerning. I like to price and the product seems to do the job just fine.
Date published: 2017-06-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bike2Work from
Rock Solid
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.
Date published: 2011-09-05
Questions & Answers
Will this fit my 2010 Subaru Outback with fixed flat crossbars?
Yes, the Rocky Mounts TieRod Bike Mount will fit the factory crossbars of a 2010 Subaru Outback.
Date published: 2017-04-05
Will this work with the Novara Forza bike?
​This bike mount will work with the Forza bike.
Date published: 2017-05-16
What is the difference between this and the pitchfork bike mount?
The main advantage of the TieRod is it will fit on elliptical, wing-shaped crossbars such as the Thule Aero Bars.
Date published: 2016-08-02
I have a 2016 Mazda Cx-3 with factor crossbars and a Cannondale 7 29er Mountain Bike, will this be compatible with my vehicle and my bike?
This rack works with your vehicle's cross bars and will work with bikes with a quick release and tires up to 2.7 inches wide.
Date published: 2017-05-18
Hi, i would use this rack for a Dual Suspension cross country Mountain bike (not a heavy mass model but a decent mid level DS bike) is this rack substantial enough for my bike?
This rack is suitable for mountain bikes with a 9mm front axle, up to 2.7" wide rear tire and weighing up to 35 lbs.
Date published: 2017-04-20
Will these fit square cross bars
​This bike mount is compatible with square cross bars.
Date published: 2017-06-19
Will this fit my Fuji Newest 1.0 bike?
​This rack will fit your Fuji Newest 1.0 bike.
Date published: 2017-04-13
Will this bike mount system work with the Thule Aero Blades?
Rocky Mounts states that the TieRod is guaranteed to fit all factory crossbars including Thule AeroBlades.
Date published: 2017-04-25
