Buy TieRod GreenTieRod Green Product Description:
- Low profile solid metal head fits 99% of the elliptical and factory crossbars on the market
- Stainless steel lockable quick-release makes loading bikes easy and fast
- Compatible with disc and standard brake systems
- Holds skinny road tires to 2.7" mountain bike tires
- Securely lock your bike to the rack and the rack to your car with RockyMounts lock cores
Product Description
The TieRod is a low-profile, sleek and sturdy rack that will carry bikes through everything from Moab dirt to Colorado blizzards. Versatile and easy to install, the TieRod is the go-to option for all factory crossbars. The TieRod comes in Black, Silver, Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green, White or Pink.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Very good quality and functionality
By E. Abe
I am very pleased with this product!To give some context, this is my first bike rack so I cannot really compare the TieRod build quality against its direct competition (Yakima and Thule), but for the price paid I must say that I am happy that I decided to try Rocky Mounts.The build quality and finish is very good: The head base seems to be made of metal (or a very sturdy metal-like composite - RackAttack and Backcountry advertise them as solid metal); the aluminum tray is very well made, especially the cut for the disc brake.The rack fits perfectly on elliptical factory racks (I've a Subaru bar) and, according to some reviews, it will also fit on Yakima round and Thule square bars. It has a very sleek low profile head that seems stylish and aerodynamic.The lock skewer is nice, it took me some time to first adjust it to my fork but once this one-time setting was done, locking the bike became simple and easy. It also secures my bike quite well in a way that if I rock the bike sideways I have the impression that the rack bars are actually the weakest link in the whole set.When doing my research I was inclined to go for the well known brands (Yakima and Thule) that offer lifetime limited warranty but I didn't quite appreciate their available racks for factory bars: they looked more like entry level products and I wanted that extra confidence that my bike wouldn't fall and damage my car and, God forbid, whoever could be driving behind me. The Thule and Yakima models that I liked required some weird adapter kits or a new rack and bar - that brought the price point way too high for me.I decided to give Rocky Mounts a try because of their always positive reviews, the available replacement parts and also because (as silly as it may seem for some) I like to support American companies, especially during these tough times.Pros:- Build quality and style (low profile and aerodynamic)- Lock skewer works very well- Fits well on elliptical factory bars- Holds the bike well- Many available colorsCons:- Requires two lock cores to fully lock the rack and bike- The rear wheel strap looks a bit cheap- Only 1 year limited warranty (come on Rocky Mounts!!!)Overall, the product inspires confidence that it is up to the task of transporting my bike securely. It looks very well made and able to last for a long time, despite the weather elements. I have carried my bike on short drives and everything worked perfectly fine, but I am yet to try long distance trips and the impact on fuel economy.Extra personal info:- I have the Subaru elliptical factory bar- My car roof (Forester) is long enough to allow opening the trunk while the bike is mounted (no need to reverse the rack)- I've opted for the discrete silver color, but the rack looks so cool it makes me wonder if a more noticeable color wouldn't look cooler.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
What they don't tell you in the product description
By Harkirtin McIver
Disappointed to read this: "Use of forks equipped with carbon fiber dropouts or forks without safety tabs will void the warranty."Min crossbar spread is 16 inches and max is 40.They don't recommend more than 2 of these on factory cross bars.Bike weight limit is 35 pounds.The description here says you can take your car "in Moab dirt" with this rack but the owner's manual tells you specifically to avoid any off-road travel.I do like this product, but I feel this information should have been made available before I purchased. Also, I'm a bit disappointed that the lock core I bought goes into a piece of plastic. Anyone familiar with these could take your bike and rack off your car in a minute or two.Overall a decent product but their marketing departments needs to read the owner's manual.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Great choice for my first bike rack
By C. Olsen
I have a 1999 Subaru Outback Wagon with factory roof rack and elliptical crossbars, and I needed to haul around my commuter bike (2012 Salsa Vaya) occasionally. I got tired of wedging it in the back of my car. Setup was easy enough. The instructions aren't terrific, but there's not a lot of assembly required. I did loosen my front crossbar and moved it all the way forward to ensure that I can lift the rear hatch all the way up without hitting the rack or the rear bike tire. The bike tray also has a notch out of it to accomodate disc brake assemblies, but that didn't get in the way for me. I also purchased the two lock cores. One is required to keep the front of the rack reasonably secure to the car and the other goes in the release lever at the fork mount. I opted for the yellow to make a bold statement on my drab silver car :)
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