Roof rack for bikes recommendations?

[gr4z]

Hi
I now have had my 2011 C350 for about 6 months and love it, but am still using the GF's Focus with a roof rack for transporting mine and the kids bikes around.

Can anyone recommend a good roof rack (Thule, Whispbar, MB OEM) and 4 bike racks (Thule, Mont Blanc, ??).

I guess the Thule would make the most sense as I can reuse on different cars with the different fixings, however, am sure the OEM from MB would look the best. How easy & quick are they to fit?

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

Check out these people for Thule. They even let you part exchange your old bits when you change car and even give you matching keys across all your accessories without extra charge.

Thule Roof Bars & Racks Guide for Mercedes Vehicles

I think this is yours....

Thule Roof Racks and Bars for Mercedes C Class (W204) Saloon with fixpoint without glass sun roof (2007 +)


The aero wing bars are excellent at reducing wind noise.

 

[davethemus]

Roof rack for bikes recommendations?

Your bike has a roof????

 

[gr4z]

Great thanks - I have the panoramic sunroof as well so believe I need these instead Thule Roof Racks and Bars for Mercedes C Class (W204) Saloon with fixpoint with glass sun roof (2007 +)

Anyone tried the new 'slide' or 'wing' bars instead of the aeros?

How easy are they to fit?

Cheers

 

[gr4z]

Your bike has a roof????

Good point

 

[ace571]

Worth looking out for a set of Merc bars on eBay, they do come up now and then.

 

[Duchatelet]

Your bike has a roof????

That was my first thought

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Great thanks - I have the panoramic sunroof as well so believe I need these instead Thule Roof Racks and Bars for Mercedes C Class (W204) Saloon with fixpoint with glass sun roof (2007 +)

Anyone tried the new 'slide' or 'wing' bars instead of the aeros?

How easy are they to fit?

Cheers

I'm also in te market for a roof mounted bike rack kit, and the slide out bars seem ideal, but cost more than twice as much as the aeros IIRC.

I think the wing was about the same as the aero.

 

[gr4z]

Do these things take ages to fit? My last ones (albeit cheap ones from Halfords) are a complete ball ache to fit on the Focus.

 

[Wagon]

ride the bikes , leave the car at home , simples

 

[Merc Owner 2B]

Do these things take ages to fit? My last ones (albeit cheap ones from Halfords) are a complete ball ache to fit on the Focus.

Just screw the fixing posts in, nip up with spanner, drop the bars on, tighten nuts and replace lockable cover.

I have my two bike carriers permanently attached to the bars and the whole lot takes no more than 10-15 mins to fit or remove.

 

[twixfits]

Why not ask the professionals ?

 

[Mr. B]

Hi
I now have had my 2011 C350 for about 6 months and love it, but am still using the GF's Focus with a roof rack for transporting mine and the kids bikes around.

Can anyone recommend a good roof rack (Thule, Whispbar, MB OEM) and 4 bike racks (Thule, Mont Blanc, ??).

I guess the Thule would make the most sense as I can reuse on different cars with the different fixings, however, am sure the OEM from MB would look the best. How easy & quick are they to fit?

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks

How about the Handirack for £49.99

Funny advert - contortionist roof rack problem - YouTube

Keep your eyes on the Handirack !!!!!!!