Genuine Roof Bars

[deer_dodger]

I'm looking at getting a set of genuine roof bars to carry my bike as the 182s obviously can't carry a rear rack and I'm sick of stripping the bike everything to fit in the back.

My only concern is, will the feet wreck my roof? I plan to use helitape where the feet fit, but still concerned it may scratch / damage my roof.

Thanks in advance

 

[Kristophh]

How come the 182 can't have a rear rack?

I've just bought a rear high mount rack and although I'm yet to test it out, I'm pretty sure it'll work okay?

 

[mark smith87]

I've got a rear cycle rack that fits on the back of my 172. It was from Halfords.

 

[deer_dodger]

I'm guessing it's to do with the rear spoiler being used as an anchor point and not being substantial enough.

Thule don't list a rack and I'm sure I've read it on here that you shouldn't use one either. I might be wrong though, so I'll have another read around

 

[andywa]

The racks wwill go on the back but I wouldn't as they will knacker the paintwork. As war as roof bars, most come with rubber parts that fit over the feet so no scratching.

 

[sportline]

heli tapes a good idea, but they dont scratch anyway. Theres only one place for a bike and thats on the roof, I use a nice thule carrier with the wind up arm. Takes 20 secs to stick the bike on then your off. I'd never go baack to a rear mount.

 

[deer_dodger]

Cheers guys, roof bars it is then