Roof Mount Bike Carrier for a 2007 BMW X3 and Rola Roof Rack

Updated 03/26/2015 | Published 03/25/2015

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Rola Sport Series Roof Rack with RB Mounting System

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Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum

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Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount

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Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount

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Question:

Im interested in getting these cross bars for my 2007 Bmw x3 but would like to know what the compatible bike carriers can be used. Will the general bike racks from Thule and Yakima work?

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

There are many roof mount bike racks that will fit the Rola roof rack crossbars # 59827.

From Thule you could use:
The UpRide # TH599000

From Yakima you could use:
The FrontLoader # Y02103 (my recommendation)
The ForkLift # Y02098

But the bike carrier that I would go with is the Rhino-Rack MountainTrail, # RBC035. This is a solid rack at a good price and it is very stable. I have linked some video reviews of most of the bike carriers listed above.