Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar Compatibility with Thule and Yakima Roof Bike Carriers
Updated 06/07/2019 | Published 06/06/2019
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I would like to pick up the roof rack in the link below and wanted to know if this rack or the Yamika rack will work with it. I wanted to know if the Thule t-bars would work in the rack below as well. If both bike racks would work which would be better for the roof rack below? RRVA137B-2
asked by: Brian
Expert Reply:
Yes, the T-Track hardware included on the Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack # TH599000 will let you install it properly in the top channels of Rhino-Rack's Vortex roof crossbars. On your 2012 Scion xB you'll want to order and install Rhino-Rack parts # RRVA137B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK152 to complete your roof rack.
The Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 and HighRoad # Y02114 bike carriers you referenced will also fit the roof rack but these will install by clamping around the bars. For the HighRoad you can add their SmarT-slot kit # Y02122 to let you mount it in the bars' channels. All three of the these bike carriers are good choices so you can use compatibility with your specific bike type/design to guide you; please refer to the linked article. For overall value I like the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 and you can add locks to it using kit # Y07202.
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Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp On or Channel Mount - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Wheel Mount
- Fat Bikes
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Clamp-On
- Track Mount
- Thule
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