Thule Roof Racks

[Mikehorti]

Does anyone have experience using either the Thule UpRide (599) or the Thule TopRide (568)? I have their ProRide (598) which works a treat with my hard tail but the down tube is too big on my eMTB for the 598. I’m planning a long road trip, has anyone used them long distance? Assume they’re fine as was the ProRide on my last road trip but I do have some reservations given my bike will be right on the weight limit, if not slightly over. Thanks!

 

[Yoak]

I have a proride (can’t remember the number), but it fits just fine on my tail when I take the battery off. It’s a newer model, where the wheel straps are set diagonally not straight. Rail 9.8

 

[Jackware]

Does anyone have experience using either the Thule UpRide (599) or the Thule TopRide (568)? I have their ProRide (598) which works a treat with my hard tail but the down tube is too big on my eMTB for the 598. I’m planning a long road trip, has anyone used them long distance? Assume they’re fine as was the ProRide on my last road trip but I do have some reservations given my bike will be right on the weight limit, if not slightly over. Thanks!

What bike have you got as you may get more relevant answers from fellow owners?

 

[leix_toffee]

Only ever used Pro Ride and they are excellent. Check that your car can take weight of the e-bikes on the roof. My car has a panoramic glass roof and it was a no go for the roof with the e-bike when I asked VW.

 

[Mikehorti]

Only ever used Pro Ride and they are excellent. Check that your car can take weight of the e-bikes on the roof. My car has a panoramic glass roof and it was a no go for the roof with the e-bike when I asked VW.

Good shout re VW, also have a Golf with the Panoramic sunroof. Will enquire

 

[Mikehorti]

What bike have you got as you may get more relevant answers from fellow owners?

Ive got a Whyte e150RS

 

[leix_toffee]

Good shout re VW, also have a Golf with the Panoramic sunroof. Will enquire

I just booked in for a tow bar for Monday, annoying (and a lot of money) but long term a lot easier to use, lifting 23kg onto the roof is a recipe for disaster, lol

 

[Bpietro]

Get a 1 up. I have a Thule pro ride rack and could make it work with my levo with a Velcro strap but the 1-up is way more sturdy and easy to use.

 

[leix_toffee]

Get a 1 up. I have a Thule pro ride rack and could make it work with my levo with a Velcro strap but the 1-up is way more sturdy and easy to use.

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Do not sell outside of the US

 

[Bpietro]

Or

Do not sell outside of the US

oh sorry forgot I mentioned it to you in the other thread. Guess your going the roof rack instead of hitch mount now? The pro ride will work if you use Velcro around the frame and the clamp. Not the best option but it works, I did it for a few months

 

[gcrisford]

I'm using a Thule UpRide (599) now, as the ProRide (598) clamp doesn't fit around the new bike's frame. I am concerned about the weight and corner slower to minimise the lateral g-forces. Would prefer a tow bar mount but not planning on keeping the car for much longer.

 

[Funkeydunk]

Does anyone have experience using either the Thule UpRide (599) or the Thule TopRide (568)? I have their ProRide (598) which works a treat with my hard tail but the down tube is too big on my eMTB for the 598. I’m planning a long road trip, has anyone used them long distance? Assume they’re fine as was the ProRide on my last road trip but I do have some reservations given my bike will be right on the weight limit, if not slightly over. Thanks!

I have the upside and I use it for my Levo, but I do take the battery out and the axs dropper off. Works great as my bike is sub 17kgs

 

[Mikehorti]

I have a Whyte E-150 also.
On the roof of the car ? really ?
Wow, strong fella

It’s either the roof or nothing given the amount of luggage the wife and dog have! It’s a Golf so a nice low roof

 

[Mikehorti]

I have the upside and I use it for my Levo, but I do take the battery out and the axs dropper off. Works great as my bike is sub 17kgs

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Helpful to see it in situ. Whilst mine will be a long journey, it’s all motorway so shouldn’t be too much of an issue if the weight is suitable with the battery removed ??

 

[Funkeydunk]

Helpful to see it in situ. Whilst mine will be a long journey, it’s all motorway so shouldn’t be too much of an issue if the weight is suitable with the battery removed ??

The rack is rated at 20kgs

 

[Vasspi]

Hello . I would like to ask if somebody has ever used Thule proride 598 in order to carry a Specialized Levo Sl comp. My recent Thule upride 599 which was perfect for transportation broke and unfortunately Thule does not provide spare parts in order to fix it ….They sell only completely new rack for a broken plastic cover
I paid 300€ for the upride 599 and I am not willing to pay another 280€ ( current price in Greece ) , so I am thinking of buying 598 if the frame of Specialized Levo Sl can be fitted ?
At the rear bottom of the part there is a reference that 598 & 599 can transfer 20kg , which is ok for me .Any info is welcomed.

 

[Mikehorti]

How on earth did you break that?! It’s a fairly solid piece. I’ve got both the 598 and the 599 with both working a dream. The 598 is rock solid in its clamping on the down tube and provides great stability on my analogue bikes. Internal clamp width is 80mm

 

[Vasspi]

How on earth did you break that?! It’s a fairly solid piece. I’ve got both the 598 and the 599 with both working a dream. The 598 is rock solid in its clamping on the down tube and provides great stability on my analogue bikes. Internal clamp width is 80mm

Thank you for the information provided . 80mm is the down tube width , so I will give it a try …