Thule UpRide

The UpRide works well enough but it’s a somewhat fussy design and doesn’t feel as robust as other Thule offerings. It’s adequate but there are better options for most riders.

It delivers a very secure hold without any contact with your frame or fork. We found it to be somewhat more difficult to load than some of the competition, but it impressed us with its versatility, ease of assembly, and security.

These are by far the best roof racks I’ve had. I’ve had them for just shy of 5 months. The trunk will open, no problem. [Without a bike] it makes your car pretty loud. You kind of have to fight to get it to fit a shorter wheelbase.

If you guys decide to buy one of these racks check this bolt, because I had excessive play. You got to make sure you have the blue loctite. Secure it right in there. Don’t over-torque this. Just make sure it’s nice and tight. Boom.

We already traveled almost 300 km (186 mi) from home. They held up quite nicely. You’ll suffer a little bit with fuel economy but it’s okay. It was good even with high winds.

All the contact is on the wheels. We use this for mountain bikes and it works really really well. We have found this to be really sturdy, really stable. The bike doesn’t wobble a lot while it’s on the car and overall it’s just a really nice bike rack.

Its compatibility across a range of wheel and tire sizes works well for those looking to carry both road and mountain bikes. One drawback I’ve found is a lack of a front locking mechanism.