Can Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack Mount to Square Crossbars

Updated 09/19/2025 | Published 06/01/2019

Question:

will a thule upride bike rack fit on the thule square bar? or will I have to update to a aero bar with the t-slot?

asked by: Matt

Expert Reply:

The Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack # TH599000 will work perfectly on your existing Thule Square Crossbars. This rack includes mounting hardware that will clamp around square, round, or aero-style crossbars without having to use an integrated T-slot. I have attached an image of this carrier mounted to square crossbars that you can also check out.

Because this rack also includes T-track hardware, if you were to ever upgrade to aero-style bars that include this channel in the future you could utilize them to mount the carrier as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Gordon

9/19/2025

Where can I purchase these adaptetrs?

Chris R.

9/19/2025

@Gordon Hey Gordon! Can I ask what specific adapters you're referring to?

Gordon

9/19/2025

@ChrisR the adapters that convert the T slot from the upride to around the square bar

Chris R.

9/19/2025

@Gordon Ah gotcha! If you need just that adapter piece we have it as part # 1500052940. This is sold just as a single bracket. This is what allows the UpRide to clamp onto square crossbars.