2015 Outback Roof Rack Recommendation for a Thule Criterium 598 Roof Bike Rack

Updated 09/19/2025 | Published 09/13/2025

Question:

Hi I have a thule criterium 598 rook bike rack from my old Volvo. Do you have brackets that would let me mount to a 2015 outback?

asked by: Matthew H

Expert Reply:

Hey Matthew!

The Thule Criterium 598 uses a mounting system that should fit just fine on the OEM crossbars of your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon, but if you're wanting to use an aftermarket roof rack then I recommend the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL84AR for its simplicity.

Did you already try fitting this bike rack to your Outback? Or are you just anticipating problems and trying to get ahead of them?

expert reply by: Jon G

Matthew H.

9/19/2025

Hi Thank you for getting back to me. The volvo cross bars have the slit for the "T" head screws which does not work for Subaru. I need a bracket that would loop under the Subaru cross bar and connect with a long screw into the Criterium 598. That is how my Thule Kayak carrier connects to the car.

Jon G.

9/19/2025

@MatthewH Ah, I see. So I just checked with the Thule parts site and they have a few parts available, but we had to discontinue those parts almost 10 years ago so I'm not sure how many Thule has left. The AirFlow2 # MAL84AR will fit your Subaru and it has the T-Slots to it will get you where you need to go without having to purchase a whole new bike rack so I recommend going that route instead.