Differences Between Thule FastRide & Thule TopRide Roof Bike Racks
Question:
Very interested in the Thule roof rack. Any difference between the topride and fastride? This is for a 2022 WRX with oem crossbars.
asked by: Andrew C
Expert Reply:
The biggest difference is fit; the Thule TopRide Roof Bike Rack # TH75JV fits bikes with a 9-mm quick-release skewer, 9-mm captive, 12-mm and 15-mm thru-axle, and 12-mm and 15-mm Boost thru-axle.
The Thule FastRide # TH95JV only fits bikes with a 9-mm captive or 9-mm quick-release skewer, and requires Thru-Axle Adapters # TH58BV to use the rack with 9-mm, 12-mm, or 15-mm thru-axle forks (both require Boost Thru-Axle Adapter # TH38BV for a 20-mm x 110-mm Boost thru-axle).
So really, the long and short of it is the TopRide is better for if you have a thru-axle bike or maybe multiple bikes, but for just a 9-mm skewer go with the FastRide.
Whichever you decide to go with, you can add locks to the cable and rack by adding the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200.
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Boost Thru-Axle Adapter for Thule TopRide or FastRide Roof Bike Racks - 20-mm x 110-mm
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Bike Racks
- Adapters
- Thru-Axle Adapters
- Boost 20mm Thru Axle
- FastRide
- TopRide
- Thule
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Thru-Axle Adapters for Thule FastRide Roof Bike Rack
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Bike Racks
- Adapters
- Thru-Axle Adapters
- 9mm Thru Axle
- 12mm Thru Axle
- 15mm Thru Axle
- FastRide
- Thule
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Thule TopRide Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Thule
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Thule FastRide Roof Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Thule
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