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May 7th, 2021, 15:02 | #1 |
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Roofbars
Hi everyone,I've just got myself a c30 1.6 diesel.
Loving it ,but wanting to get my bike on it,can I get roofbars for it??or am I best with a towbar? Thanks |
May 10th, 2021, 08:14 | #2 |
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Thule maybe the best place to look - I’ve seen pictures of roof bars on them so it must be possible.
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May 10th, 2021, 09:56 | #3 |
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Thule do roofbars and Volvo sell bars for the C30 (which I'm pretty sure are made by Thule).
Personally I always use a towbar mounted rack. No issues then with height barriers, car ports etc. ;-) Also, no issues with dinging the car paintwork when lifting up or down and much less effort to mount them.
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May 17th, 2021, 12:21 | #4 |
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I've got the Thule setup (aero bars, foot pack and fitting kit) for the C30 - always been absolutely fine when I've used it, but found a decent deal on eBay for the genuine Volvo ones so I've now got those and looking to sell the Thule ones.
Personally I think the Volvo ones look better, and I intend to leave them on the car all year round (just put the bike carrier on when needed). I'll only ever have one or two bikes on there though - the Thule bars are slightly longer and flatter (the Volvo ones have a slight curve) so would be more practical if you're ever planning on carrying anything else I guess! |
May 25th, 2021, 22:23 | #5 |
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I know Volvo do OEM roofbars but do they also do the carriers that you fit the bikes to or are these bought seperately?
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May 26th, 2021, 16:45 | #6 |
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I prefer towbar also but carry several mountain bikes reasonable distance. Is a bit more to get towbar and a rack but worth it for me. I do also have roof bars on but use these for DIY projects and kayaks. made by aguri and pretty much left on although do whistle a bit.
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