Does anyone have Thule 594xt bike rack on factory rails?

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natedude2

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Easton, PA
I wanted to see how they fit and if and how well they work with DH bikes. The reason I ask is cause the factory cross bars are bowed and I would think the bikes would lean outward.


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Yes, they will lean outward quite a bit. I went with Yakima Whispbars instead of the factory cross bars. Lower, flatter, and adjustable mounting points.
 
Not really. I tried with the factory bars. If you are going to use two bike trays, they need to be spaced apart enough on the roof so the cranks and bars have clearance, so they end up on the curved area of the bars (nearest the side roof rails). Additionally, the factory cross bars aren't perfectly level front to back. The front bar sits a little higher than the rear, so the bike trays weren't flat.

I didn't want to spend $350 on Yakima load bars, but I am much happier with the setup now that I did.
 
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