Submitted by
Thad
a Cross Country Rider
from Philadelphia Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Rockymounts.com
Strengths:
Ease of use, customer service, looks.
Weaknesses:
I messed up the one bolt installing it, and they immediatley sent me a new one. It was my fault, so none.
Similar Products Used:
Thule
Bike Setup:
Orbea SS 29er
Bottom Line:
The racks are great. I am using them on a subaru wagon. Bolted right on, cheaper then the competitors, with no additional adapters. The customer service is awesome.
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Submitted by
Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
50 Year, Sweetwater, Reddington/Chiva Falls
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
orsracksdirect.com
Strengths:
awesome bang for the buck, solidly built, rainbow of colors to choose from, fits your car's stock roof rack, easy to install
Weaknesses:
skewers aren't as friendly to use as some Thule and Yak systems i've seen. 2.25" tire is the tray's absolute limit (i have to cram my 2.3s in with the rear wheel ratchet).
Similar Products Used:
my buddies' Thule and Yak racks
Bike Setup:
02 Giant NRS w/ Race Face cockpit/drivetrain, Mavic/DT Swiss/NoTubes wheels, Manitou Black
Bottom Line:
this can't be beat for the price. fits your stock roof rack with ease and security. i've flogged this thing with my crazy driving and have yet to eject my bike onto the highway either. recommended for the budget concious rider.
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Submitted by
dan b
a Weekend Warrior
from clinton, nj Date Reviewed: December 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
cr
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
ors
Strengths:
looks good, holds bike solid, good paint and overall construction
Weaknesses:
a lil noisy but i guess all bike racks will be
Similar Products Used:
factory subaru that wouldnt fit on my subaru!!!
Bike Setup:
IH mav 5.0, marz xc600, e13 bash, titec hellbent, wellgo b25, some other stuff
Bottom Line:
quality product. i got mine with the disc adaptor and the lock kit for less than $100 to my door. have used it for six months and has shown zero wear. still works like new. i bought this when i got my 2008 impreza cause subaru kept giving me racks but they wouldnt fit my FACTORY cross bars! anyways, i would have liked the all factory deal but this is the next best thing i guess. definately would reccomend this
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Submitted by
John Coleman
a Weekend Warrior
from Weatherford, TX, US Date Reviewed: October 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Local Area Rural Roads
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$78.00
Purchased At:
ORS Racks Direct
Strengths:
Inexpensive
Weaknesses:
I've owned two Noose SL racks for two months and the paint is already chipping from the rails and the ratcheting wheel straps have come off wheel driving my vehicle without bikes on the racks. Also my bikes have a large amount of lateral movement with these racks mounted on existing automotive luggage racks. I guess you get what you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
Thule, Rolla
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Team Saeco Frame, Ultegra Groupo
Bottom Line:
CHEAP PRODUCT... LESS THAN SATISFACTORY RESULTS.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: March 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Ease of use. AFFORDABLE. BEATS ANYTHING THULE OR YAKIMA CAN PUT OUT. DID I SAY AFFORDABLE??
Weaknesses:
ZIP
Similar Products Used:
Thule. Yakima.
Bike Setup:
Blur, all SRAM XO. Nuff' said.
Bottom Line:
Best rack on the planet. If you already have factory crossbars on your car this is all you need. Affordable, multiple colors, does the job perfectly. Had my racks for over 2 years now. Kept them on the car through brutal winters as well. Never a problem. No need for Thule or Yakima. This is what you get. Made in Colorado which is even better. Support the good ol' USA. Perfect product.
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Submitted by
Geoff
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: January 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Jensonusa
Strengths:
Everything that Thule offers but 1/2 the price.
Weaknesses:
Nothing.
Similar Products Used:
Thule
Bike Setup:
Blur
Bottom Line:
Where do I begin? For years I would have to "upgrade" my Thule rack to fit my car. If I bought a new car 9 out of 10 times I'd have to buy a new rack or attachment. A lot of times my Thule bike attachment would rust or something wouldnt come off and I'd end having to goto my LBS and get another one. Then I started reading about RockyMounts. Problem solved. The rack fits my cars factory installed crossbars perfectly. Never had a problem with either one of the two racks I bought. I've also used them on my wife's car now and then. Worked well. Unless you need a Thule or Yakima crossbars to attach a boat mount or anything else, this is the rack for you. Half the price and to make it even better you can pick the color you want. Also made out in Colorado which is nice to know its all made in the USA. I find it absolutely hilarious that most bike shops in my area do NOT carry Rocky Mounts either. They all want you to buy into Thule or Yakima which is a freakin' rip off. No thanks. Go through Jenson or any other online mail order, I saved sales tax and the shipping was free.
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Submitted by
Aaron Evans
a
from Frisco, TX, USA Date Reviewed: July 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
ORSdirect and bikesmart.com
Strengths:
Much cheaper than its comparable yakima and thule counterpart. Easy to install. Comes in a lot of different colors.
Weaknesses:
Like other have said, the bike rack locks to the bike, but the rack doesnt have anything other than the "special" star shaped tool to keep it attached to your roof rack. Will require a different set of locks and keys than ur roof rack.
Similar Products Used:
Cheap walmart quality trunk rack
Bike Setup:
Specialized rockhopper comp disc
Bottom Line:
I have the SLX rack and not this one because it has a little wider and longer tray for mountain bikes, but is the same product. This is an excellent rack for the price and it does what it is supposed to do. I've flown down the highway at 80mph and everything stays secured. For the amount you save, it is worth having a different set of keys. And you cant beat all the different colors available. If your concerned about the bike rack not securing to the roof rack, pay 10-30 and get a kryptonite cable and lock it (this will make it appear more secure anyway) which is what i have done when it sits outside anywhere.
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Submitted by
Slobany
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, D.C. Date Reviewed: July 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
rockymounts.com
Strengths:
Fair price, compatability, sturdiness.
Weaknesses:
The plastic parts on the front fork mount shaves off if you tighten too hard. Can't adjust sitting angle on curved factory crossbars.
Bottom Line:
Less expensive than Thule/Yakima. Fits right out of the box. Don't need "fit kits", etc.
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Submitted by
Corby Wilson
a
from New Mexico Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
bikesmart.com
Strengths:
Solid construction, easy installation and price. They lock too.
Weaknesses:
None.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR120 disk
Bottom Line:
I already have a roof rack that came with my vehicle. Why would I want to buy a rack to attach to my rack.
Fits most racks and bikes including bikes with disk brakes for 1/4th the price. No add-ons needed. If you don't fit into this category and need an add-on to make the rack or a bike fit, the kits are readily available and inexpensive
Thule and Yakima need to get with the program.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerset, NJ Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Diablo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Strengths:
good price, simple design, solid components.
Weaknesses:
rusting a bit around the fork clamp skewer and I had to grind the mounting bolts down about 1/2". If your stock rack is a lowrider the provided bolts may hit your roof. They must be replaced or ground down. I found the opposing bolts mounting method to be a little cumbersome especially if you're planning to take it on and off frequently. I like to throw it on a friend's car now and then and this rack is a PIA to quickly mount/unmount.
Bike Setup:
car set up - '04 Pontiac Vibe w/stock roof rack. Not the greatest match for this product, but with a little ingenuity it works.
Bottom Line:
Does what it does. No frills but good quality. I've looked at comparable products from Thule and Yakima, perhaps they pay a little more attention to fit and finish but there's absolutely no reason not to buy the Rocky Mounts product. If you want to use your stock rack consider this a high quality, inexpensive option.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerset, NJ Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Diablo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Strengths:
good price, simple design, solid components.
Weaknesses:
rusting a bit around the fork clamp skewer and I had to grind the mounting bolts down about 1/2". If your stock rack is a lowrider the provided bolts may hit your roof. They must be replaced or ground down. I found the opposing bolts mounting method to be a little cumbersome especially if you're planning to take it on and off frequently. I like to throw it on a friend's car now and then and this rack is a PIA to quickly mount/unmount.
Bike Setup:
car set up - '04 Pontiac Vibe w/stock roof rack. Not the greatest match for this product, but with a little ingenuity it works.
Bottom Line:
Does what it does. No frills but good quality. I've looked at comparable products from Thule and Yakima, perhaps they pay a little more attention to fit and finish but there's absolutely no reason not to buy the Rocky Mounts product. If you want to use your stock rack consider this a high quality, inexpensive option.
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Submitted by
J.D.
a Racer
from Little Rock, AR Date Reviewed: July 2, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Easy to install. It took no more than 10 minutes.
Bottom Line:
Excellent product at a good value. I have installed this product on two different vehicles and it fit both without any problems. I highly recommend it for vehicles with a factory roof rack.
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Submitted by
Steven
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville SC USA Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Pisgah
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$83.00
Purchased At:
ORS Racks Direct
Strengths:
Fit the factory rack on my Jeep Cherokee right out of the box without having to buy extra attachments. Easy on the wallet. Easy to install (about 10 minutes) Even though I went with basic black, having a choice of colors to choose from was a cool option.
Weaknesses:
Company has something of a low profile and I ran across them by accident.
Similar Products Used:
Yakima
Bike Setup:
Mtn.
Bottom Line:
After spending a few months looking for a quality rack that would work with my factory rack I ran across The Noose. The cost was less than 1/2 of what a similar Yakima or Thule system would cost me. And it was 1 piece as opposed to the many attachements I would have to buy otherwise. If you have a factory rack this is the ONLY way to go.
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Submitted by
Brenton Lyons
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago,Il Date Reviewed: May 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Wright Woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$54.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Easy to assemble. Nice colors.I picked red.
Weaknesses:
none at all.
Similar Products Used:
Thule
Bike Setup:
GT Avalance 1.0 Disc and Specialized CX Stock Ultegra. Both Stock
Bottom Line:
I really like The RockyMounts Trays. A very good price compared to Thule products. Outstanding Customer Service
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Submitted by
matson tew
a
from boulder,colorado Date Reviewed: February 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
cool looking, price set up ease of use
Weaknesses:
none that I have experience
Similar Products Used:
yakima trays
Bike Setup:
mountain ,cross and road
Bottom Line:
best product hands down. Rockymounts offers superior service as well as complete line of products always have what you need dependable and cost effective
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Submitted by
Chip Hisle
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder Date Reviewed: February 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
sovereign trail (Moab)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
80.00
Strengths:
Stainlass steel hardware, my disc brake set-up fits great, endless selection of colors to choose from - great product!
Weaknesses:
Didn't come with a six-pack.
Similar Products Used:
yakima and thule
Bike Setup:
maverick ml7
Bottom Line:
Great product! Much less expensive than comparible yakima and thule products. (And fits both yakima and thule bars) Comes in handy if you need to throw an extra tray on a vehicle (bar set-up doesn't matter). And the customer service is second to none!
$ 84.95
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