Is the Curt Roof Rack Compatible with Bike Carriers from Other Manufacturers?
Question:
I have a 2005 BMW X3 and I believe this will fit the car, but Im curious, will other manufacturer bike carriers Thule, Yakima, Rocky Mounts, etc. be compatible with these rails? Will I need to buy adapters?
asked by: Rob
Expert Reply:
Since The Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - Black - 53-3/8" Long # C18118 are aero-style bars, they will allow you to mount most bike carriers from other manufacturers. Each bike rack will say if they are compatible with aero-style bars.
In addition to a rack's compatibility with aero bars, another he key thing that you need to consider when buying a bike rack is these dimensions from the Curt Roof Rack: 2-1/8" wide x 7/8" tall. Some bike racks have maximum dimensions for width and height that they will fit. For example, the Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack # INA391 will fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars with maximum crossbar dimensions of 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/8" tall. With this information, we definitely know that it will fit the Curt Roof Rack.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Fork Lock III Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike and Rack Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Silver
- Inno
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Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - Black - 53-3/8" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- CURT
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