[Mtbikingfool]

I am about to join the C-dale family with a Scalpel w/ a Lefty and was wondering which roof mounted rack would be best. I don't know the tube diameter is so I'm not sure if a BigMouth would fit. Here are the options:

594 - Sidearm
599xtr - Big Mouth Upright
598 - Criterium
http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/carrier_bike2.asp?location=1

I know that there is an adaptor I can by to continue to use my fork mounted rack, but I don't think I want to mess with taking my front wheel off.

Thanks,
Brett

 

[Dan Gerous]

The Big Mouth fits fine, I'm happy with mine and it securely holds a Prophet and a Scalpel. The Side arm is Thule's version of the Sportworks BOB that I heard good things about.

I bought the Big Mouth because I didn't want to mess with an adaptor either.



Tony! I think there should be sticky or put a 'rack your Lefty bike' in the FAQs, this subject comes back quite often...

 

[mtbidwell]

Thule

Agreed- Big mouth works fine. In fact, on a recent camping expedition, my lovely wife backed under a low tree (w/ one of my bikes on top) Not knowing that she had done so she continued, ripping the bike off the rack and left it dangling in mid air. Good news is - the bike is fine and the rack is still good as new. I have them on 2 of our vehicles w/ zero problems.:thumbsup:

 

[Richy]

I use this one http://www.thule.com/Thule/ProductPage____33538.aspx and it works perfectly with my scalpel and a mate's F1000SL side-by-side.

Very fast to get bikes on and off and also lockable too, which is nice.

 

[obi_twan_kenobe]

Ditto on the Big Mouth! I got one and just ordered another one. It works fine with my Rush (and my converted Spec SS).

 

[ssc280]

beem using big mouth with a scalpel for years, zero complaints or problems.

 

[Mtbikingfool]

Thanks for all of your input. I have a 20% off coupon for EMS so I'll be heading down there to pick up the BigMouth.

Brett