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Roof Mounted Cycle Carrier - Is It Right for Me?

With a few variations of cycle carriers on the market, selecting the best one for your lifestyle needs can be tricky. At The towing centre, we have a range of  cycle carriers, including roof mounted, towbar mounted and rear mounted cycle carriers. We believe the best way to choose the right cycle carrier, is to take a look at the benefits of each type. Below we have put together a list of benefits of the roof mounted cycle carrier. You can find out the beneifts of rear and towbar mounted cycle carriers by visiting our related articles at the bottom of the page. 
 

Benefits of Roof Mounted Cycle Carriers



Easy boot access: with a roof mounted cycle carrier, access to the boot is easy. There's no tilting or detaching required, as with towbar or rear mounted cycle carriers.
Car’s rear lights will not be covered: with a roof mounted cycle carrier, there’s no need to connect any pin plugs or attach additional lighting.
Very easy to install
Takes up minimum space: with a roof mounted cycle carrier, there is still often space free on your cars roof rack depending on the amount of and size of bikes mounted. It’s also still possible to tow a trailer if needed. When not in use, you can easily stow a roof mounted cycle carrier in your cars boot.
•  More budget friendly: roof mounted cycle carriers are more inexpensive than towbar or rear mounted carriers. If your car already has a roof rack installed, purchasing a roof mounted cycle carrier rather than a rear or towbar mounted carrier may be more beneficial for your budget.
Related Articles
Choosing the right type of cycle carrier for your own lifestyle needs can be a little confusing. At the peter bowman towing centre we want to make it easy for you to choose a cycle carrier. Which is why we have put together a series of articles, explaining the benefits of each cycle carrier type that we stock. Read on to find out the benefits of rear mounted cycle carriers, and find out if it's the right cycle carrier for you.
With a few different types of cycle carrier available, choosing the right one can be difficult, but with the right knowledge of each it doesn’t have to be. In this article we want to show you the benefits of Towbar mounted cycle carriers, to help you decide whether one would be right for you and your lifestyle.
Products in this article
thule proride 598 cycle carrier
Thule ProRide 598001 Cycle Carrier
Thule ProRide 598 Cycle Carrier Upright bike carrier for the quickest, most convenient mounting – for bikes up to 20 kg.
£123.00
£119.95
(Ex £99.95)
thule sprint 569 cycle carrier
Thule Sprint 569 Cycle Carrier
Thule Sprint 569 The most complete fork mount carrier for maximum bike protection.
£149.95
(Ex £124.95)
thule upride 599 cycle carrier
Thule UpRide Cycle Carrier 599
The universal roof mounted bike carrier that grips the tyre and not the bike frame making it ideal for carbon frames and delicate paintwork.
£199.95
(Ex £166.62)
thule Fatbike adaptor 5981
Thule ProRide Fat Bike adapter 5981
Thule ProRide Fatbike adapter set for large wheels
£32.95
(Ex £27.45)