How To Install A Bike Rack Onto The Roof Of A 2021 Audi Q5 With Factory Crossbars
Updated 03/25/2021 | Published 03/23/2021
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I have a 2021 Audi Q5 with factory Installed roof cross bars. I am not able to find a Bike Roof Rock to install onto the Audi Cross Bars. I went to 2 different local bike shops in my area both Recommended Thule but both were not compatible Please help Thank you
asked by: Ray M
Expert Reply:
Since you have the Audi crossbars on your 2021 Audi Q5 I recommend measuring the width of the crossbars along with the crossbar spread, which will determine compatibility of a roof-mounted bike rack. Crossbar spread is a measurement from the center of one crossbar to the center of the next crossbar (see attached photo).
The Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum # RRRBC050 fits crossbars that are no more than 3-1/2" wide and fits a crossbar spread of 21-5/8 inches to 39-3/4 inches. If your crossbars are less than 3-1/2" wide and your crossbars have an in-between distance of 21-5/8" to 39-3/4" then this will work for you without an issue. The Rhino-Rack Hybrid is an excellent bike rack that secures the bike by the wheels and does not require you to dismount the front wheel as some fork-mount bike racks do. The weight capacity is 45lbs.
If your crossbars do not seem to be compatible then you will need a new crossbar setup such as Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - 49" Long # RRVA126B-2 with Rhino-Rack SRB Legs # RRSX030. This is a low-profile quiet crossbar setup that has a weight capacity of 165lbs and will work with most bike racks, including the Rhino-Rack Hybrid bike rack mentioned above.
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